My First Diesel

Maxter119 · 10-04-2008, 07:56 PM

I just bought my first diesel truck, a 1997 Ram 2500 4X4.I need some new tire advice.The truck has mismatched tires now,something that must be changed. Currently the tire size is 275/70R/16. I know the factory size is 245. I do not want to change the wheel size, so what size would be recommended by you guys? I was told I could go to 265s but the 275s are too big for the stock wheel.The truck will be used for light towing and almost all highway use. Thanks for the help!!

Charles

ZDiesel · 10-04-2008, 08:12 PM

how wide are the wheels. they should be able handle 275's

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2008 BLK 2500 Quad 4x4 SLT, 6.7L, Auto, 2in Leveling Kit, 325/70R17 Toyo ATs

Maxter119 · 10-04-2008, 09:07 PM

They are the original wheels. I am not sure of the exact size.

***mac102004*** · 10-04-2008, 10:23 PM

245/65/16? is stock size, and too small. I like 265/75/16's are what I run on both of mine, good size. It should say on a sticker on the rear of the cab when you open the drivers side door what the stock size is.

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01' 2500 QC SB 4x4 CTD -2.5" lift, Bilstein 5100's, 20x9 Ballistic Hostel's on 33's, BHAF, 4" TBE, High Ram intake, Edge Juice w/Att, Raptor 100, Draw Straw V, BD Steering stabilizer.
99' 2500 RC LB 4x4 CTD
95' 2500 RC LB 4x4 CTD

Maxter119 · 10-04-2008, 10:40 PM

I think you are right about the size......I am out of town and could not check the sticker. Thanks. I was thinking about the 265/70/16 or 265/75/16

10-04-2008, 07:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maxter119 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Maxter119's Truck Pics	My First Diesel I just bought my first diesel truck, a 1997 Ram 2500 4X4.I need some new tire advice.The truck has mismatched tires now,something that must be changed. Currently the tire size is 275/70R/16. I know the factory size is 245. I do not want to change the wheel size, so what size would be recommended by you guys? I was told I could go to 265s but the 275s are too big for the stock wheel.The truck will be used for light towing and almost all highway use. Thanks for the help!! Charles

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10-04-2008, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZDiesel Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chucktowne, SC Posts: 705 Thanks: 25 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts ZDiesel's Truck Pics	how wide are the wheels. they should be able handle 275's __________________ 2008 BLK 2500 Quad 4x4 SLT, 6.7L, Auto, 2in Leveling Kit, 325/70R17 Toyo ATs

10-04-2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maxter119 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Maxter119's Truck Pics	They are the original wheels. I am not sure of the exact size.

10-04-2008, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
*mac102004* 2nd Gen. Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Posts: 246 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts mac102004's Truck Pics	245/65/16? is stock size, and too small. I like 265/75/16's are what I run on both of mine, good size. It should say on a sticker on the rear of the cab when you open the drivers side door what the stock size is. __________________ 01' 2500 QC SB 4x4 CTD -2.5" lift, Bilstein 5100's, 20x9 Ballistic Hostel's on 33's, BHAF, 4" TBE, High Ram intake, Edge Juice w/Att, Raptor 100, Draw Straw V, BD Steering stabilizer. 99' 2500 RC LB 4x4 CTD 95' 2500 RC LB 4x4 CTD

10-04-2008, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maxter119 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Maxter119's Truck Pics	I think you are right about the size......I am out of town and could not check the sticker. Thanks. I was thinking about the 265/70/16 or 265/75/16