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.

GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 07:43 PM
  #11  
Daytona#4595's Avatar
Daytona#4595
Thread Starter
|
Amateur
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Grants Pass, OR
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

OK,

I ordered the BFG's All Terrain TA TKO 305/55r20 Load range D. I will post a picture after I get them on and wash my truck. They are supposed to come in tomorrow. $ 1750.00 for 5, Yup have to change the spare too. ( 4x4 with locker)

Thanks everyone for your input

Rob
 
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 08:05 PM
  #12  
raidermike67's Avatar
raidermike67
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

As a few have mentioned here that these tires aren't designed for offroad driving. Occasionally it's probably not a problem but if you know you will be doing a lot of dirt roads or other questionable terrain it would be best to get a different kind of tire all together.

I bought my truck mainly to haul my atv's and some places it's dirt roads so I've been seriously thinking of switching to a more aggressive 17" tire once these tires wear out.
 
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:58 PM
  #13  
osteodoc08's Avatar
osteodoc08
Record Breaker
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,192
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

I just put on some G-Y Wrangler SilentArmor tires and have been very happy with them. I think that the OE tire is built to DC specs and that is why there is no tread wear warranty on them. I didn't have problems, but then again that was the 265/70/17 G-YWrangler SR-A tires. Not too bad for OEM. I had a lot of stop and go driving and ran them down to 4/32 in 18K miles. At 4/32 I change out the tires because I feel safer with deeper tread during the frequent rains I experience in Florida. Current minimum allowable by law is 2/32". My new tires have 17/32"
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:16 AM
  #14  
HemiLonestar's Avatar
HemiLonestar
Banned
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,739
Likes: 8
From: MD
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

Only problem I ever had was the multiple nails I had to patch in mine...original tires on 03 QC at 46000+ miles
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 02:06 AM
  #15  
arrowman's Avatar
arrowman
Professional
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

Daytona, those TA KO's are the stuff right there man!
Had 'em on my 03 w/ 17"s, and the only regret I have from trading to my 06 was not having them swap over the rims/tires... only had 9K on those rubbers, but I did get them up another $800 on the trade for 'em...

I'm gonna wear down/out my GY POS rubbers, then plan to get the KO's.
They were phenominal tires, and I miss them.
I just pray for frozen turf come buck season, as I know these GY's are TEH SUK off asphalt.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:38 PM
  #16  
mmmdodgeram's Avatar
mmmdodgeram
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Manistee, MI
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

I was looking for tires for my truck, '02 Ram QC 4x4 1500, and found this website that had awesome deals on any brand of tire you can think of. So far they had the cheapest prices out there that I found.
www.tire-easy.com Check them out and seeif you like it, or not.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:59 PM
  #17  
hemiyellow's Avatar
hemiyellow
DC Insider
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,681
Likes: 1
From: cedar falls, ia
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

yeah the stock goodyears sucked...we had them on our 02 ram and they were junk within like 25K on them.....as soon as i bought this ram, i did a huge burnout with them and replaced em with some Cooper Discoverer H/t Plus sport truck tires....they now have 52K on them and still holding up good
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:26 PM
  #18  
HemiLonestar's Avatar
HemiLonestar
Banned
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,739
Likes: 8
From: MD
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

ORIGINAL: HemiLonestar

Only problem I ever had was the multiple nails I had to patch in mine...original tires on 03 QC at 46000+ miles
Not too long after I replaced the stockers with GY Eagle GTII's (305/50/20H). Not an offroad tire to be sure, but it is a good all around (and huge) tire, good in snow and dirt so far. Then again I only have a 4x2, so I'm not doing a whole lot of offroading. Vast increase in handling and grip, plus H speed rated so I can go faster than the 105 if I so choose (disclaimer: Hemilonestar does not recommend or condone exceeding posted speed limits on public roads). Gotta have the disclaimer so people are less likely to flame ya!
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 09:49 PM
  #19  
ttuguy1983's Avatar
ttuguy1983
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 342
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

my goodyears are garbage also. no traction what so ever. you might as well hang up taking off at anything past idol in the rain or snow. im eyeballing some 305/50/20's.
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:23 PM
  #20  
cyclone429's Avatar
cyclone429
Record Breaker
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,165
Likes: 2
From: Alberta
Default RE: GoodYear 20" Tires ( JUNK)

well, most light truck tires on dodge, gm and Ford are now P rated, most light trucks are now made to ride and handel like pasenger cars, kinda like putting Z rated rubber on a 4x4 with a 6 inch lift, 20 inch rims are fine for the flats of the high way and bling bling urban driving, the softer ruber will handel better, but a truck should have a LT rated tire from the get go.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:59 AM.