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    Looking for a winter tire or are the Pirelli Scorpion Verde sufficient

    I've been running the Pirelli's for a year and half. Had some growing pains with balancing, but Road Force Balance cured that issue. I run the stock 275/65/20s, good wet/dry/winter traction. I live in the Lower Shenandoah Valley hills in Virginia, plenty of snow and ice, more ice lately, but...
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    E88 gasoline also known as E15, at 70 cents less per gal

    I now run the E88 almost exclusively in my '21 Jeep (8k), '09 Dodge (145k) and '15 Ram (125k). No discernible fuel mileage differences from running 87 for years. No fuel related issues. I just like 'less wallet pain' at the pump.
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    Proper operating coolant temp for a 2010 Ram 1500 5.7

    I just had my water pump replaced, they did the thermostat while they were in it, it runs consistently between 198-204, climbed up a mountain and saw 210 once. Also check your active shutter system to see if they removed or disabled the shutters. Could be wide open shutters with a 180 thermostat.
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    I Gotta Ask...

    I bought mine to use as a daily driver utilitarian truck. It is an Express model with some additional factory options. Ramboxes are always loaded with tools and gear. Tow when it needs to tow Haul when it needs to haul Clean it when it gets dirty. 119,000 and still going strong and looking...
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    Ooops! What happens if you twist the gear knob while @55mph?

    If you buckle the seat belt behind, or have a dummy seatbelt clip you certainly can backup with the door open.
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    Anyone have a rear end noise sounding like wheel bearing going out?

    Get an OBDLink MX+, Identify and reset your codes yourself, and if you're feeling particularly froggy, get AlphaOBD and tweak your truck.
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    Lifter failure preventions?

    2015 Express: 109,000 miles, 516 idle hours, 2829 driving hours, Avg 16-17 MPG, all maintenance by the book, oil changes when indicated on the display, no additives, no tick. Pretty much drive it like it's stolen. First brake job at 105k, $60 brake job in the gravel driveway. No garage, sits...
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    Will the troubles keep coming?

    2015 Express, 5.7, Quad cab, 4x4, Rambox, 8Spd, Dial a gear, no mods, basic full synthetic oil and filter at whichever jiffy/Valvoline place was closest, oil changed when the dash indicator tells me to, nothing fancy, had the manifold bolts replaced under warranty when they started making noise...
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    Rain visibility issues

    0000 steel wool and Windex, then Rain-x a few times a year on every window and exterior mirrors. No issues with any brand wiper. Have Bosch now, but I've used Rain-X brand, Tricos, you name it (Change them every year anyway). Proper application of the Rain-x is the key to it's longevity, IMHO.
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    Avoid Cooper Tires Especially Discoverer at3

    Which Pirellis did you get? I bought a set of the Scorpion A/T Plus and they didn't balance for anything. Thought I was driving on cubes. After third try, warrantied that set and tried again, lousy warranty Pirelli has also. Second time was better, but still notice some of out of round or flat...
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    What do you like about your Ram...

    Ram box and Hemi. Nothing will put a stupid grin on your face on a cold morning like a Hemi.
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    What did you do with your (new) stock tires?

    I ran the first set into slicks, had Goodyear Wranglers next and now Pirelli Scorpion All-Terrain Plus. Liked the handling of the Goodyears, now locked into these lousy Pirellis until they are flat or bald. Trouble balancing the first set, warrantied for another set (Thanks Pirelli for a lousy...
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    Where do you purchase your tires from?

    I usually use Tire Rack, but after the latest debacle with horrible Pirelli All-Terrain Plus, I'll stay with local shops.
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    Military Roll Call!!

    USAF Retired, MSgt (E-7), 1991-2014 Loring AFB Keesler AFB Incirlik AB TU Travis AFB Pentagon AFMSA Spangdahlem AB DE God Bless Our Troops / RED
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    A lot wrong in year 1?

    2015 Ram 1500 4x4 Express Quad Cab, 6.5 Bed 107,000 mi Exhaust man bolts right bank - Warranty ESIM - Warranty Brake pads @ 105K (Rear Caliper Guide pin bolts sheer off by design, must be replaced) 3rd set of tires ;) Normal maintenance intervals followed Added K+N Air Filter Added Cabin Air...
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