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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Default 275/55/20 or 285/50/20

well i need some new tire's what size would you guy's get
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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Go with a 285/50. wider tire. want kind are you going with?
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Whistlin00
Go with a 285/50. wider tire. want kind are you going with?
Ditto! 275/55 is a tad too tall IMO.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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well i need some new tire's what size would you guy's get
Well it depends on what you want a little taller and thinner or a little shorter and fatter? The 275/55 is 31.9" tall, the 285/50 is 31.2" tall, it would a little shorter and a little fatter. Getting a shorter tire will effectivly lower your rear end gear ratio some, should help low end.
Ditto! 275/55 is a tad too tall IMO.
You think that's tall, try the 275/60R20's that came on my 04 Ram, they are 33" tall. When they wear out, I want to get 305/50R20's, they will be 1" shorter and 1" wider. This will effectivly change my 3.92 gears to 4.04's, should help.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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Well it depends on what you want a little taller and thinner or a little shorter and fatter? The 275/55 is 31.9" tall, the 285/50 is 31.2" tall, it would a little shorter and a little fatter. Getting a shorter tire will effectivly lower your rear end gear ratio some, should help low end.

You think that's tall, try the 275/60R20's that came on my 04 Ram, they are 33" tall. When they wear out, I want to get 305/50R20's, they will be 1" shorter and 1" wider. This will effectivly change my 3.92 gears to 4.04's, should help.
Jim
That is tall!!! I was just saying the 275's were getting up there, but nowhere near the 60's.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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I got 4 new takeoff goodyear LS's in a 275-55-20. Came off a silverado SS with less than 100miles. Tires are perfect. Make me an offer I can't refuse. They're $154 new + shipping from the tirerack.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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get the 285/50r20. that is what I am getting when I finish wearing out my tires. these good year ls aren't holding up very well.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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Now, I don't think there's anything wrong with the Goodyear LS's. A lot of guys love 'em. They're an extremely quiet tire that has a nice ride quality.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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but for traction their is alot to be desired. also I am not impressed with the ride of them. I have them on both of my trucks.
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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The GoodYear LS's have a soft rubber compound and alot of the Ram's come with the 275/55/20's on the factory 20's. What I don't understand is why DC would put 275/60R20 GoodYear Wranglers on the Rams that come with the Sport Package (no chrome)? The 275/60's are 1" taller and the Wrangler is really a 4WD tire and it's on my 2WD truck. The LS's only have a wear rating of 300 I think, they are soft and wear out in about 30K miles with no burnout's eat them up. The Wrangler has a wear rating of 440 (I think), harder rubber, doesn't grip ar well. My Wranglers will be worn out in about 30K (not that I've ever done a burnout), then I'll have to figure what tire I want too. I've had expensive tires and cheap tires, not much difference to me but that's just me. Seems like the better the tire handles, the softer the compound and they will wear out quickly. Buy what you think will give you long wear and good grip.
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