New Dodge Diesel, need tires

[Doc Mayhem]

So I got a 2006 Quad cab, 4x4, auto, with a Cummins. I was on the fence about a manual, but I found this auto one and it drove well. Much better than others I have driven and had a lot of maintenance done by the Dodge dealer. New ball joints, wheel bearings, 2008 steering, and engine maintenance. Anyway, it has Toyo Open Country Mud tires that seemed fairly quiet when I test drove it, but on the drive home after 30 minutes on the highway they are annoying me. They seemed fine til about 55-60 and then the hum turns into an annoying vibration of sorts. I bought the truck with the assumption I will most likely swap them out and otherwise the truck drives straight and doesn't pull. I am sure it is not the truck itself and it is not a balance issue. They are almost brand new and are 35/12.50x17 on stock rims. The suspension is stock and they fit OK, but obviously rub on the control arms at full lock. I assume they won't get better with age? Any suggestions on a more friendly highway type tire and size? I was thinking 315/70x17 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S. Also is a Load Range D enough or do I need an E?

Thanks in advance.

 

[bobcat charlie]

It depends on how heavy you load your truck and if you tow or not. I don't tow often and have been real happy with BFG ATs, 315X70X17, 34.5 inch diameter. I have run these on stock and H2 rims with no lift. With stock rims they rub the lower control arm at full lock, but no big deal. No rub at all with the H2 rims. The BFG ATs are quiet and have provided very good traction, esprcially when aired down. On my second set now, got 60K on the first rotating every 6K and running 50psi front, 40 psi rear when running empty. 60/50 with a load. 20psi all around off road.

 

[Regcabguy]

I run 285-75-17 Toyo AT's. Very quiet,3970# load capacity,E-rated and takes very little lead to balance. Another E-rated option is Firestone/Bridgestone AT's. Very precision built tire with the 315-70-17 size. You really need an 8.5" rim such as the prior poster's H2 rim to run a 315 or 35" tire.

 

[Fish]

Have to say I like my Firestone's so far.

 

[angusdevil]

I've seen first hand on many different dodges that the Yokes do amazing in 315 and 37.

 

[huntsonora]

I highly recommend Cooper Discoverer ATR's. I have a set on my Dodge now and they are holding up great, I have 40,000 miles on them and have a ton of tread left. They are smooth and quiet. They worked well this past hunting season as well and I spend a lot of time off pavement when I'm guiding

 

[bftank]

i second the discoverer atr. i have 235/85r16 on my dually and they are an awesome snow tire. 18" of snow was no problem with these puppies!

 

[GTABurnout]

I just had to get tires for my 2007 Cummins.

I wanted muds but since its a DD/Tow/Roadtrip truck I went with an AT.

315/70x17 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S

I like the look, the ride is good and quite. I believe they are load range E as well. No rubbing at all on my stock truck.

 

[charlieaarons]

Will 16" rims fit on Dodge/Cummins pickups? Up to what year?

Charlie

 

[Fish]

Will 16" rims fit on Dodge/Cummins pickups? Up to what year?

Charlie

I know they won't fit the 3rd Gen trucks or newer. 04.5+

 

[theMec]

I'm Regcabguy. I'm on my 2nd set of Toyo AT 285/70s
I don't need the load rating but it's nice security for all the time I spend off pavement.

 

[goodtimes]

I know they won't fit the 3rd Gen trucks or newer. 04.5+

I believe my 2nd gen (1999) came with 16" wheels from the factory.

 

[angusdevil]

I believe my 2nd gen (1999) came with 16" wheels from the factory.

They will not fit any 3rd gens. 03+ requires a 17" or bigger rim.

 

[GTABurnout]

They will not fit any 3rd gens. 03+ requires a 17" or bigger rim.

Even the stock 17's look dam close to those monster brakes....

 

[milo12]

I also switched from a Toyo MT 35 inch to Yokos. I went to a 37 in Yoko and it rubs no more than the 35 Toyo. I highly recommend the Yoko's. They ride and drive much better than the Toyos and I have done tons of crazy off road driving and they work perfectly. I never drive deep mud because I have a diesel and I'm not 16 anymore, so I cant report how the Yokos are in bad mud. In moderate mud they are great and in two feet of water, again great.

The best part about Toyos is how easily they sell . I sold the Toyos for $200 each and bought the Yokos for $225. What a bargain.