Truck Tires: Which New Tires Are Best for Your Truck?

The factory tires on your truck should last for a few years before you need to replace them. However, some drivers may prefer upgrading tires to suit the season or recreational activities. If you aren’t sure which new tires are best for your Ram, you can ask the mechanics at your Ram truck dealer. 

In general, there are five types of tires you can choose from for your truck: all-season, winter, all-terrain, highway, and mud tires. It’s crucial to ensure the tires on your truck match your lifestyle so you can get the best handling and performance from your vehicle. 

All-Season Tires

These tires are designed to perform through all four seasons without compromising the level of traction, even in very hot or very cold weather conditions. All-season tires are generally a good choice if you spend most of your time driving on paved roads. The best all-season tires are the Kumho Road Venture AT52 for the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500. 

Winter Tires

In Washington, heavy snow and ice are common winter road conditions. Winter tires are designed to maintain flexibility and traction even in freezing temperatures, so it might be a good idea to switch to winter tires if you anticipate driving on icy roads a lot. Recommended winter tires are Michelin X-Ice Snow for the Ram 1500 and Firestone Winterforce LT for the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500. 

All-Terrain Tires

All-terrain tires are ideal if you use your truck for work or off-road recreation. Since these tires are heavier, they have better durability and increased performance specs than all-season tires. Good all-terrain tires are Cooper Discoverer Road + Trail for the Ram 1500 and BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO 2 for the Ram 2500 and 3500.

Highway Tires

Highway tires are perfect for Ram trucks that are tuned for sport performance. These tires are specially designed to last a long time and perform well throughout all four seasons. Great highway tires are Michelin Defender LXT M/S for the Ram 1500, Firestone Transforce HT2 for the Ram 2500, and Laufenn X Fit HT for the Ram 3500.

Mud Tires

If you often drive your vehicle on muddy roads, then mud or max traction tires are the best option. These trucks have special treads that maintain traction on soft, loose, or muddy roads. Excellent mud tires for Ram models are the General Grabber HTS60 for the Ram 1500, Firestone Destination M/T2 for the Ram 2500, and General Grabber A/TX for the Ram 3500.

What Tire Size Should You Buy From Your Ram Truck Dealer?

When you are choosing tires, make sure to check that the size of the tires matches the recommended size in your owner’s manual. For the 2023 Ram 1500, tire sizes are 275/65R18 for 18-inch rims, 275/55R20 for 20-inch rims, and 285/45R22 for 22-inch rims. 
Tire sizes for the 2023 Ram 2500 are LT285/70R17 for 17-inch rims, LT275/70R18 for 18-inch rims, and LT285/60R20 for 20-inch rims. For the 2023 Ram 3500, tire sizes are LT235/80R17 for 17-inch rims, LT275/70R18 for 18-inch rims, and LT285/60R20 for 20-inch rims.
The tires on your truck can have a huge impact on the overall performance capability of your Ram. Whether you are switching tires between seasons or you simply need a replacement set, you can get help choosing the right tires at your dealership. Contact the service department at Enumclaw Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to learn more about buying tires for your truck. 

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