Hey guys I have a 2008 Ram 1500 and need to get need sneakers for it. I have Goodyear HP (hydro plane) on it now. What tires do you recommend that have better tread but are quiet. And will last longer. BFs, Bridgestones, Coopers?

 

You're gonna get more damn different opinions on this one than if you asked how to fix the US economy!!!

But first of all, HOW DO YOU USE YOUR TRUCK? Is it a 4x2 or a 4x4? Stock height?

Anybody who makes a tire recommendation before knowing the intended uses doesn't know their a$$ from a hole in the ground about tires...

 

4x4 stock height but would like to get a taller side wall tire to fill up some of the wheel well. Maybe 305? Stock is 275, right? Will that change my speedometer having a bigger tire?

 

It's always good to have more sidewall on a 4x4, especially if you are gonna be off-pavement at all. The easiest way to do this is to go with the smallest diameter wheel you can clear the calipers with (in your case, 17").

Yes, any change in tire (NOT WHEEL) diameter will cause the speedometer to be off a bit.

But you still haven't told us how you plan to use these tires. Daily driver? Mostly pavement with some off-road? Snow/ice?

The only thing I can deduce so far is that mud tires are a no-no due to noise...

 

You can't go very wide on your truck. "305" would be a wider (and taller depending on the aspect) tire than the stock 275.

From what I can tell you can fit a 285, and possibly a 295 before the sidewall will hit the upper control arm/ball joint. I'm going to try 295/65r20's on my truck when I need to replace tires (I have a 2" level).

As hammer said, you need to say what you'll be using them for. I spend most of my time on road, but I farm, so I need something that is fairly aggressive too - going to try nitto trail grappler. (plus I want a more aggressive looking tire)

 

Do you have stock 17" or 20" wheels? Anyway BFGoodrich AT's are some of the best all around tires out there. They get great traction in snow and wet roads, they last long and aren't loud. The BFG AT's for 20" wheels are around $100 per tire more than the same tires for a 17" wheel (in the 35" size (315x70R-17) ). You can fit bigger tires also if you get aftermarket wheels that have less backspacing (wheel and tire will stick out of the fender a little more) wider stance. If you want 35"(315x70R-17) tires you might need a 2" level lift to raise the front end 2" so the front tires wont rub on full turns.

 

Like I said, you'll get all kinds of differing opinions on the same tire. I've had two sets of BFG A/Ts over the years and they were the worst tires I've ever run. Over-priced, below average tires IMO, but I know guys who will buy nothing else...

 

Nitto seems to be a good brand, tough to find in Canada though. Most that buy the Terra Grappler seem to like it.

Gonna try Bridgestone Duravis on my Dad's truck, they're supposed to be pretty good on snow, etc. and last pretty long.

I had BFG A/T's I bought for $100, and they served well for winter conditions. Not exactly stellar, especially for the cost new!

I'd say find a few prices you like and look them up on google.