2017 RAM 2500c Build. Tradesman---->AEV'ish

[Explorerinil]

I just realized that mine are a Load Range D as well, hopefully I get more out of mine than that and if not I'll be claiming the 40K mile warranty against them. I have the gas motor and the factory bumper so there's a 600lb difference there, hopefully that's the difference needed to gain those extra 10,000 miles out fo them.

By the time mine are ready to go I'll likely have fenders and a wider offset/backspace wheel in a 17" size which will allow me to run the 37x13.50R17 MT in a Load Range E. But then again I'll likely want 40's by then too lol.

I think you will if you rotate them often. I’m always towing either a boat or a flat trailer and am not the best about rotating them, that combined with the added weight probably helped aid in their demise.

 

[ttengineer]

Load range ratings are bullsh!t. It’s a remnant of a time gone by. You have to lookup the actual capacity of the tire you want.

I’ve seen tire capacities of the same load range vary by over 1000lbs between models from the same manufacturer.




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[Explorerinil]

Load range ratings are bullsh!t. It’s a remnant of a time gone by. You have to lookup the actual capacity of the tire you want.

I’ve seen tire capacities of the same load range vary by over 1000lbs between models from the same manufacturer.




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Yeah I know that, they have the same load capacity but at a lower psi. For some reason that I can explain I wear out load range d tires faster than e, maby the e rated tires have a different rubber compound, I don’t know but they do last longer on my heavy truck.

 

[Austo]

I just realized that mine are a Load Range D as well, hopefully I get more out of mine than that and if not I'll be claiming the 40K mile warranty against them. I have the gas motor and the factory bumper so there's a 600lb difference there, hopefully that's the difference needed to gain those extra 10,000 miles out fo them.

By the time mine are ready to go I'll likely have fenders and a wider offset/backspace wheel in a 17" size which will allow me to run the 37x13.50R17 MT in a Load Range E. But then again I'll likely want 40's by then too lol.

Are you on 12.5's right now? I was thinking of going that direction after these are finished.

 

[Tex68w]

Are you on 12.5's right now? I was thinking of going that direction after these are finished.

37x13.50x18's

Thinking about 38x13.50x18's after these burn down.

 

[Bayou Boy]

37x13.50x18's

Thinking about 38x13.50x18's after these burn down.

Isn't it ridiculous how as soon as you have a couple thousand miles on bradn new tires you start thinking about the next set?

 

[Austo]

Isn't it ridiculous how as soon as you have a couple thousand miles on bradn new tires you start thinking about the next set?

Truth

 

[reloaderguy]

37x13.50x18's

Thinking about 38x13.50x18's after these burn down.

Based on my experience, either stick with 37" tires or make the jump to 40's. 38's have almost all of the downsides of 40's (gearing requirement, fuel economy, replacement cost, etc) without any of the benefits. You will start to rub the tops and backs of the fender liners and no wheel change will fix it. 37's are forgiving and get relatively good fuel economy while remaining inexpensive. 38's cost as much or more than 40's and by the time you add in AEV flares it is pretty much a wash.

 

[Austo]

Based on my experience, either stick with 37" tires or make the jump to 40's. 38's have almost all of the downsides of 40's (gearing requirement, fuel economy, replacement cost, etc) without any of the benefits. You will start to rub the tops and backs of the fender liners and no wheel change will fix it. 37's are forgiving and get relatively good fuel economy while remaining inexpensive. 38's cost as much or more than 40's and by the time you add in AEV flares it is pretty much a wash.

I'm over here thinking about 37x12.5's.....

 

[Tex68w]

I'm over here thinking about 37x12.5's.....

I am surprised that you haven't done it yet, stop thinking and start doing lol.

 

[marshal]

I'm over here thinking about 37x12.5's.....

want some slightly preloved Falkens and TR Beadlocks?

 

[ttengineer]

want some slightly preloved Falkens and TR Beadlocks?

Um, I’m interested.

What TR Beadlocks do you want to unload.?


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[Austo]

want some slightly preloved Falkens and TR Beadlocks?

PM'd

 

[Austo]

Finally got around to putting in my ARB compressor and 4th Gen Aux., thanks to 4th Gen Electronics, great customer support. Decided to mount it under the rear seat and seems to be working well so far....

 

[Dalko43]

Finally got around to putting in my ARB compressor and 4th Gen Aux., thanks to 4th Gen Electronics, great customer support. Decided to mount it under the rear seat and seems to be working well so far....

Is that the factory aux switch option? How hard was the install?