I need OEM Tire Identification Help Please

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cmm47172

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I have a 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Regular Cab that I bought used.
I'm need new tires and was wondering what brand and model tire came on it to start with.
Does any one know how I can find out?

When I bought it the wheels and tires that were on it were not the originals. It had after market aluminum wheels and larger tire size P265/70R17.

The labeling on the inside door jam specifies the original size but not the original brand\model. I actually have the original window sticker that says it came with P245/70R17 BSW All Season Tires but no brand info.

I replaced the tires once already after I bought the truck.
I bought BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A tires that rode smooth and handled well however; after 30,000 miles the tread is down to practically nothing. I've never seen a set of tires wear so fast.
Anyway, it's time to get something else and I was think about going with the OEM brand but I don't know what that was. I want something that will last and as far as looks go, I want something that has white letters. I was thinking about getting Goodyear Wrangler SR-A.

I also have a 2002 Dakota that I bought new. It came with Goodyear Eagle LS. I got 80,000 out of them before I had to replace them. Unfortunately, as far as I know, they don't make an Eagle LS in the size P265/70R17.
All opinions welcome.
 

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Not sure what brand tires the truck rolled off the assembly line.

But I have NITTO Terra Grapplers and I love 'em. So far they have ~20k under their belt and still have PLENTY of thread left.

If you want white lettering just get a tire pen.
 

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Allot of trucks off the assembly line today are Goodyear SR-A's or ST's. Basic tires that are widely available and decently priced.
 
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I thought about a paint pen however all the ones I've read about have poor reviews. Can you recommend a good one that will last.
 

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I thought about a paint pen however all the ones I've read about have poor reviews. Can you recommend a good one that will last.

I'm sorry, I can't since I don't use them. I like blackwall only :)
 

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SR-A's do have white lettering. Look for a tire that has OWL (Outlined White Letters) or RWL (Raised White Letters) on its sticker.
 

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