I'm currently running 265/75R/16's on my 2001 RAM 2500 that were on the truck when I bought it.

I have located a set of 4 used (but almost new) P265/70R17 that I would like to replace mine.

They came off a 2011 DODGE RAM (not sure 1500/2500/3500..?

Will they be a direct replacement?

Do I need to do any modifications (lifters/shocks/??)---prefer to do a direct swap.


thanks --dan

 

You can't put bigger tire on a smaller wheel, you'll need to pick up a set of 17" wheels

 

The correct sized rims will be needed as will making sure they are "D" or "E" rated to suit your vehicles GVWR.

1500 tires aren't usually adequate for 3/4 and 1 ton pickups...

 

Sorry, I guess I left out that the "new" tires come with 17in RIMS. ...but the person also already sold the tires I wanted, so... thanks for all the advice though!

 

Just a side-note
I tried a set of D weight tires once, and had a front one separate within 500 miles. At least on the front, I wouldn't use less than a E weight tire. Just my experience.

 

Also the D rated tires seem to wear faster than the Es

 

I run 315-75-D and get great mileage out of them and tow heavy as well

 

I've been running a set of 285-75-16 D's for almost 3 years now, and they have been the best set of tires I have ever owned (based on tread wear and mileage). While E's are better than D's for heavy loads, it's not like D's won't get the job done, at all. I would buy another set and not worry about it.

 

Here’s a formula to use when calculating the height of your tires. Aside from seeing what the actual size difference between tires is, it’s also handy when using your Smarty to accurately set your speedometer.

Let’s say your tires are 265/75R/16. 265 is the width of the tire in millimeters; 75 is the percentage of sidewall height (from the outer edge of the tire to the edge of the rim) to width, and 16 is the rim diameter in inches.

So to calculate the overall height of the tire it goes like this:
width x 75% x 2 (because you have two sidewall heights in the total height) + 16"
265mm x 75% = 198.75mm x 2 = 397.5mm
397.5mm = 15 ⅝”
15 ⅝ “ + 16" = 31 ⅝ “ overall height

I have been told that, at least for the 2nd generation trucks, the largest tire you can put on the truck without a suspension modification is a 315/70/16
315mm x 70% x 2 = 17 ⅜ “ + 16" = 33 ⅜ “ maximum tire height

 

Stick with the stock wheels and put your money in better rubber,e series.
Buy some Bilsteins, at least it will do something for the ride.
Nice wheels get you what? Stolen wheels? Dates?
If it was a GEAT DEAL and needed wheels , sure.
My $.02

 

personaly i want to swap out my dually rims with 17"stock or at least another set of 16" with 4 large holes i hate these dodge budd wheels, to hard to check the tire pressure

 

If the tire size on the prospective replacement tires starts with "P", they are a passenger rated tire from a 1500 and not heavy enough for a 2500 or 3500 truck. I would also assume that the wheels they are mounted on would have a 5 or 6 bolt configuration and would not bolt up to your truck anyway.

 

I have also been running a set of Dean mudders for about three years now that are "D" rated. They have shown excellent wear and traction capability and no signs of any problems.

However, my summer tires and rims are off of a 2007 2500 and have stock Michelin Highway ribs on them and it is the best ride.

 

GET THEM and then do a search for third generation front brakes. Bolt on WAY better front brakes that will fit once you get the bigger wheels.

Only issue is if they came from a 1500 which will have a five lug bolt pattern rather than 8 lugs on 6.5".