Running 35s with a Pentastar

[chrisp2493]

If different size and weight tires are just an illusion, why do drag racers try to get the lightest, smallest tire available? Because it’s not an “illusion”, bigger tires rob more power


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[Yellow dog 55]

Just going from stock 17’s to stock 20’s “robbed” power from my pentastar. Once I had the dealer flash it the power was back and the truck drove like it always did.

 

[dearchristopher]

just do it! i had 35s and 17" beadlocks on my wrangler with a 3.6, it wasn't fast but it got the job done. it'll be fine i think. you bought a 3.6, you're not trying to get between stop lights fast anyway. i had no problems keeping my jeep in 6th gear (granted its a totally different vehicle...)

just get a tuner for it, im sure one exists.

 

[Yellow dog 55]

I have a pedal commander on mine too. I was told that it helps take away the feeling of power loss with larger tires. I imagine it will help.

 

[BiGMERF]

I have a pedal commander on mine too. I was told that it helps take away the feeling of power loss with larger tires. I imagine it will help.

i have 33x12.5 a/t's on my pentastar... i had 33x12.5 mud tires previously.. yes it got a bit sluggish.. i added the pedal commander and the sluggishness left.. i did loose about 4-5 on the mpg scale.. i hated mudtires, so i went to a/t's instead.. got back around 3-4 mpg and she feels even stronger now... i woudnt recommend 35's, but im sure if you dont mind the mpg loss and the limited off the line power.. then go for it. i mean like others have said, we have the 6.. so its not like we are looking for 1/4 mile speeds lol

 

[Yellow dog 55]

i have 33x12.5 a/t's on my pentastar... i had 33x12.5 mud tires previously.. yes it got a bit sluggish.. i added the pedal commander and the sluggishness left.. i did loose about 4-5 on the mpg scale.. i hated mudtires, so i went to a/t's instead.. got back around 3-4 mpg and she feels even stronger now... i woudnt recommend 35's, but im sure if you dont mind the mpg loss and the limited off the line power.. then go for it. i mean like others have said, we have the 6.. so its not like we are looking for 1/4 mile speeds lol

I’m going 33x12.5 as soon as I have the coin to do it. My truck will look pretty close to yours. I just picked up a set of paint matched 2500 flares for $100 too.

 

[Yellow dog 55]

i have 33x12.5 a/t's on my pentastar... i had 33x12.5 mud tires previously.. yes it got a bit sluggish.. i added the pedal commander and the sluggishness left.. i did loose about 4-5 on the mpg scale.. i hated mudtires, so i went to a/t's instead.. got back around 3-4 mpg and she feels even stronger now... i woudnt recommend 35's, but im sure if you dont mind the mpg loss and the limited off the line power.. then go for it. i mean like others have said, we have the 6.. so its not like we are looking for 1/4 mile speeds lol

How does the truck act on the highway with those tires? Does it get into 8th? In and out a lot?

 

[BiGMERF]

How does the truck act on the highway with those tires? Does it get into 8th? In and out a lot?

i am an easy off ramp driver and cruise at 74 highway guy.. i occasionally pass people but never think ive pushed her hard enough to really test it.. in other words i rarely get the revs high enough to giver her a chance.. lol

I just picked up a set of paint matched 2500 flares for $100 too

Wow thats a real good deal.. im jealous, i payed 210 to have mines painted and 140 for the flares

 

[Yellow dog 55]

i am an easy off ramp driver and cruise at 74 highway guy.. i occasionally pass people but never think ive pushed her hard enough to really test it.. in other words i rarely get the revs high enough to giver her a chance.. lol



Wow thats a real good deal.. im jealous, i payed 210 to have mines painted and 140 for the flares

Me too. I rarely drive fast. Did you debadge your side doors?

 

[BiGMERF]

Me too. I rarely drive fast. Did you debadge your side doors?

no.. i did the glossy black overlays.. i like the badges.. the black overlays with the chrome shadowing is awesome..

 

[Tdjma]

I'm running 325 60 20 on factory wheels 1½ offset spacer in front no major loss of power and it shifts just like normal , 3.21 gears they rub on the plastic wish I had 35 12.5 20 they don't rub always have 1000+ lbs in it . Discovered that it's cheaper to buy a rear diff complete with housing and a front then it is to have it regeared

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[Yellow dog 55]

no.. i did the glossy black overlays.. i like the badges.. the black overlays with the chrome shadowing is awesome..

I’d like to see that if you can post a pic and info

 

[TerraNewf]

None taken. Everyone has their opinions, mine just happens to be factual. It is an illusion, their is no actual power loss. The truck still makes 295 Horsepower whether you have 100 pound tires, or 300 pound tires. The rotational force used to move them does nothing more than lower your gear ration. Realistically, not even by that much.

I thought Pentastar made 305 hp. Less in Jeeps and sedans I believe

 

[yillbs]

I thought Pentastar made 305 hp. Less in Jeeps and sedans I believe

That's possible, I was quoting what the pentastar usually makes across most of it's uses, i do believe the Ram gets a bump up though.

 

[Yellow dog 55]

i have 33x12.5 a/t's on my pentastar... i had 33x12.5 mud tires previously.. yes it got a bit sluggish.. i added the pedal commander and the sluggishness left.. i did loose about 4-5 on the mpg scale.. i hated mudtires, so i went to a/t's instead.. got back around 3-4 mpg and she feels even stronger now... i woudnt recommend 35's, but im sure if you dont mind the mpg loss and the limited off the line power.. then go for it. i mean like others have said, we have the 6.. so its not like we are looking for 1/4 mile speeds lol

What AT’s are you running?

 

[BiGMERF]

What AT’s are you running?

Radar renegade a/t. 40k warranty

 

[JV Ram]

This is a little bit of an older thread, but I wanted to put some input into this. I am running 275/60r20's on my truck. Works out to be 33" by 11.8" on my 2016 Ram 1500 v6. I haven't really noticed any power loss what so ever. I am getting about 1.5 mpg less but I also have a 2" level in the front. The truck had the stock 17" on it before and besides the back wheels not breaking free as often (they still do when I gun it) it still feels pretty powerful for being a V6.

 

[BiGMERF]

This is a little bit of an older thread, but I wanted to put some input into this. I am running 275/60r20's on my truck. Works out to be 33" by 11.8" on my 2016 Ram 1500 v6. I haven't really noticed any power loss what so ever. I am getting about 1.5 mpg less but I also have a 2" level in the front. The truck had the stock 17" on it before and besides the back wheels not breaking free as often (they still do when I gun it) it still feels pretty powerful for being a V6.

Sounds just like my experience.

 

[Tdjma]

I'm running 325 65 r20 thinking of going back to 285 65 r20 to stop rubbing

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[Quyonmob]

Damn, I want more gear with my 3.21/3.6 with stock sized 265/70/17 ATs. Couldn’t imagine a bigger tire on it, as 8th gear sees minimal use as is.