2018 Ram tire replacement from 275x60x20 to 285x60x20

bilgsmf · Jul 12, 2022

I am looking to replace my worn stock tires with Firestone Transforce 285/60R20. I spoke with Firestone about it and they told me that my ride would be noticeably rougher. Can anyone here advise me if they have made this swap and how much it effects their 1500 ride??

crazykid1994 · Jul 12, 2022

The reason it’ll be firmer is higher sidewall stiffness. It won’t be extremely different. If you can find an XL rated or C rated tire may be better. I’m on 35x12 but mine are E rated just like the transforce you are looking at. It was definitely slightly stiffer for me over the stock tires. Why are you looking at a larger size over stock.
Also another point to mention is fuel economy will drop with the heavier tires

ADWarlock20 · Jul 14, 2022

I swapped to Lexani 285/60R20 (Load E). The ride is a little rougher on these tires, but they are far better than the factory tires in terms of the mileage I will get out of them and rain/snow traction. If you can find tires that are Load C or Xl they should be a smoother ride.

PT-4 · Sep 22, 2022

ADWarlock20 said:
I swapped to Lexani 285/60R20 (Load E). The ride is a little rougher on these tires, but they are far better than the factory tires in terms of the mileage I will get out of them and rain/snow traction. If you can find tires that are Load C or Xl they should be a smoother ride.

Are you still liking your Lexani tires? Thinking of upgrading to 285s. Any regrets moving to 285s?

ADWarlock20 · Oct 21, 2022

PT-4 said:
Are you still liking your Lexani tires? Thinking of upgrading to 285s. Any regrets moving to 285s?

Still liking them. I've put roughly 30k miles on them and still have a ton of tread left. No issues balancing. I'll probably stick with 285s going forward.

512RAM · Oct 21, 2022

I switched mine to BFG KO2 at 285/60r20 and it's smooth as glass. Absolutely quiet.

2018 Ram tire replacement from 275x60x20 to 285x60x20

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