Tires, Tires, Tires???

[Rambojoe]

Hi Guys

I recently went from a 16 1500 5.7 to a 16 2500 6.4 Sport and love the truck for the most part.
It will need new tires and after searching I have a question about how to make it ride a little better. I realize it is a truck compared to the 1500 but it seems it could ride better. I know the Firerocks aren’t talked highly anywhere I can find so what tire gives the best overall ride quality? I’m thinking the Michy AT. Size is 285 60 20. Is there a better size to gain a better ride? 295’s fit? Or maybe 275 65???

Thanks for your time and input.

 

[G. Mcpherson]

You can reduce the air pressure some.

 

[Rambojoe]

You can reduce the air pressure some.

Sorry, I forgot, I am at 64 front and 70 rear
Thanks for the reminder

 

[Fearfact]

285/75r18 clear easily on mine... any hope to soften the ride will hurt you hauling capabilities... look at what weight you’re moving and find an appropriate load range, a D may be more than enough for you so the softer side wall and lower tire pressure will help...I can’t do that, I went up in size to get a heavier duty tire as mine is routinely moving a lot of weight


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[Rambojoe]

I only tow 6200# of travel trailer and I need 20”

 

[G. Mcpherson]

I went up to 295-60-20. They clear fine and the ride is good,

 

[Rambojoe]

I went up to 295-60-20. They clear fine and the ride is good,

Which tire and which gears are you running?

 

[Fearfact]

I only tow 6200# of travel trailer and I need 20”

My point is you can easily clear 35s on a stock configuration...and you can definitely go to a much lighter duty tire.... the Firestone’s are absolute junk, worst tire I have ever had on a truck


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[yillbs]

The most essential question... what's your budget?

 

[Rambojoe]

The most essential question... what's your budget?

Well, I posted about Michelin’s so that should be an indicator if there is a cost benefit ratio for tires

 

[yillbs]

Well, I posted about Michelin’s so that should be an indicator if there is a cost benefit ratio for tires

goodyear wrangler silent armor should do the truck for ya.

 

[AFMoulton]

295/70R18 fit good on mine. No issues at all. I have 4.10’s and more side wall is always better than less. Cooper Stt MAXX




2018 2500 6.4 4x4 4.10 Amsoil SS 0w-40
2016 Durango 5.7 AWD 3.07 Amsoil SS 5W-30
1996 Nissan Altima 2.4 Amsoil SS 5W-30

 

[Booner21]

35x12.5x20 cooper st maxx have about 200 miles on them so far. They follow the crown in the road but no sign of a squishy sidewall towed about 8k with them last weekend.

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[G. Mcpherson]

I have the Nitto G 2's. 3.73 gears

 

[huntergreen]

If your ridding empty, you can lower your rear tire pressure to around 50 psi. That's what I rode on my 04 3500.

 

[4x4x4door]

If your ridding empty, you can lower your rear tire pressure to around 50 psi. That's what I rode on my 04 3500.

I completely agree but if you have a 2500 you're going to get the TPMS warnings. IF you can't live with the warnings, my OCD wouldn't allow that, shoot me a PM for details on how to change the TPMS settings. I've helped many across the U.S.

 

[Rambojoe]

I completely agree but if you have a 2500 you're going to get the TPMS warnings. IF you can't live with the warnings, my OCD wouldn't allow that, shoot me a PM for details on how to change the TPMS settings. I've helped many across the U.S.

OCD here too so i will take you up on that offer but how do you Pm on this forum?
Thanks

 

[4x4x4door]

Easiest way is to click my username on the left and then select 'Start a Conversation'. I just sent you a message.

 

[Rambojoe]

Thanks, on the other forum I’m on that starts a public conversation anyone can see on my profile page. I need to get the PINs, will advise

 

[Rambojoe]

Bringing this back to the top with the question posed a different way.
Compared to your FireRock Transforce ATs how did you truck ride after installing (insert brand and size here) tires?
Thanks