3rd Gen Ram Tech 2002-2008 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 2002 through 2008 Rams Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

275-65-20

Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:47 AM
  #1  
Mopar21277's Avatar
Mopar21277
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Upstate NY
Default 275-65-20

Hey guys, I'm leaning towards a set of Goodyear ATS in 275/65/20 typical of the Ford Superdutys. Right now I'm on a set of worn out Pirelli 275/55/20, which are way too small, as they don't look right.

I've got the Power Wagon flares and 4.56 gears, so if the 65's will fit without rubbing, it should be a great setup. Is anyone running these big of tires, ~34" without special lift kits? I'm lifted a few rounds on the torsion bars now. Thanks a lot!
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:04 AM
  #2  
weedahoe's Avatar
weedahoe
Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,168
Likes: 23
From: South GA
Default

Stock 20s were 60 werent they?
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:12 AM
  #3  
xfeejayx's Avatar
xfeejayx
3rd gen Ram, Newbies
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,815
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Default

with the torsion bar cranked a little bit those will slide right in. go for it. shouldn't have any rub at all.

yes, stock is 275 60 20
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:29 AM
  #4  
HammerZ71's Avatar
HammerZ71
Administrator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 24,686
Likes: 21
From: South Georgia/East Florida
Default

Not a big fan of Goodyear tires, every set I've owned have had issues from cupping to belt separations and many guys I've known and on the forums have complained of the same issues...
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:49 AM
  #5  
Hemi1500_600RR's Avatar
Hemi1500_600RR
Rookie
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 55
Likes: 1
From:
Default

I am running 275/65/20 on a 1500 Hemi without any issues at all. No rub, but I do have a cupping issue a little bit and I align and rotated every 8000 and 5000 repectively.
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:34 PM
  #6  
lxman1's Avatar
lxman1
Site Moderator
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 9,657
Likes: 24
From: Louisville, Ky
Default

Common problem with 20's according to my dealer. The crappy front shocks don't help much. Mine has cupped all 4 tires now since they have been rotated a couple of times. Going back to the dealer soon.
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:15 PM
  #7  
dave-o's Avatar
dave-o
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach, Ca
Default

305 55 20 would look good, but they are $100 more a tire compared to 275 60 20 if you want a m/t, 33 12.5 20 would look good as well, with the 4.56 gears, i would go with 35 12.5 20
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 09:24 PM
  #8  
Bluesmanjesse's Avatar
Bluesmanjesse
Record Breaker
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,266
Likes: 0
From: SW Ohio
Default

You may find this useful in your quest,I know it's been posted here more than once before. http://www.redrock4x4.com/tech/tire_calc.php .
 
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:24 AM
  #9  
Mopar21277's Avatar
Mopar21277
Thread Starter
|
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Upstate NY
Default

Thanks a lot guys, I'm still struggling here a bit with the selection. I want the bigger tire look, but I don't want to spend a ton of $$$ on them, as I'm probably getting a new ride next spring/summer. I've never been a big fan of Goodyears, but the options seem a little limited. I can get ATS 65 series to my door for around $170 each, which is tough to beat. The Nittos and Bridgestones are around $250+ each which is pretty significant.

The gears should be great with the bigger tires; even with the little worn out 32's, she runs about 2250 rpm at 70 mph. It still blows my mind having 3.55's with 33" tires from the factory...
 
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:46 AM
  #10  
dave-o's Avatar
dave-o
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach, Ca
Default

if money is the issue, check out the cooper zeon ltz from treadepot.com or discount tires, they are $143 a tire
 
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:47 PM.