Question for Limited owners who purchased a Tungsten

[Buckeye]

I am looking for feedback from previous owners of a Limited that had 20 inch tires who moved on to the Tungsten with 22’s. I understand the seats are quite different but was there a noticeable difference in the ride comfort between the two? I am in the decision making process for a ‘26 Limited or Tungsten and am hung up on the Tungsten 22’s. I have read many comments here and on Reddit but I thought folks with direct experience of the two rides could provide some valuable input. My only Ram thus far has been a 2019 Classic which I thought had a pretty good ride. I will appreciate all input.

 

[StuartV]

My '21 Limited came with 22s.

My '25 Limited came with 22s.

Both had/have Night package.

 

[firecadet613]

Limited's have had 22s as an option for years, my 2019 has them.

No issues with the ride.

 

[Buckeye]

My '21 Limited came with 22s.

My '25 Limited came with 22s.

Both had/have Night package.

Thank you

 

[Buckeye]

Limited's have had 22s as an option for years, my 2019 has them.

No issues with the ride.

Thank you.

 

[Whodeysrt]

I had a 19 limited with 20”…2021 Limited with 22”…now have 25 Tungsten with 22”…no noticeable differences….all three are smooth!……..O H…

 

[Buckeye]

I had a 19 limited with 20”…2021 Limited with 22”…now have 25 Tungsten with 22”…no noticeable differences….all three are smooth!……..O H…

Thank you very much.

…….. I O …..

 

[ThatAirRideThough]

My '21 Limited came with 22s.

My '25 Limited came with 22s.

Both had/have Night package.

Not to thread jack, but it is about ride quality as well.

-How does the 2025 compare to your 2021 as far as ride quality? I read somewhere they tweaked the air ride for the 2025s. Curious if it rides any different?

-Also, how does road and wind noise compare between the two?

-Lastly, how do you like the Hurricane HO compared to the HEMI? I know they're smooth and rockets, but curious what your thoughts were.

I can also PM you if that's easier!

 

[ThatAirRideThough]

I am looking for feedback from previous owners of a Limited that had 20 inch tires who moved on to the Tungsten with 22’s. I understand the seats are quite different but was there a noticeable difference in the ride comfort between the two? I am in the decision making process for a ‘26 Limited or Tungsten and am hung up on the Tungsten 22’s. I have read many comments here and on Reddit but I thought folks with direct experience of the two rides could provide some valuable input. My only Ram thus far has been a 2019 Classic which I thought had a pretty good ride. I will appreciate all input.

The two exact trucks I'm considering. I'm weird with what I like, but here were my personal pros/cons. @Buckeye, curious what you like better about each truck and why you're stuck between the two? Thanks for sharing!

Tungsten
Pros over Limited:
-Better seats with more adjustments (more ways adjustable, power headrests) and more massage settings
-Even better stereo
-Even nicer leather
-Even nicer trim
-Cost is only marginally more than a loaded Limited with the Midnight Package *If you want all the stuff and don't mind the look of the Tungsten trim/wheels and unique front bumper and also the interior color, it almost seems like a better deal than a loaded Limited

Cons vs Limited:
-Can't get Midnight Package
-Have to get the moonroof
-Worried the light colored leather will get dirty and be hard to keep nice
*Doesn't apply to me because I like the short bed, but if you want the long bed, not happening with the Tungsten

Limited
Pros over Tungsten:
-Can order without the sunroof I don't want
-Midnight Package
*Doesn't apply to me because I like the short bed, but if you want the long bed, not happening with the Tungsten
-Dark interior *Much easier to clean

Cons vs Tungsten:
-Cost nearly as much as a Tungsten when optioned with the Midnight Package and you don't get as many options/not as nice seats, stereo etc. *If you want all the stuff and don't mind the look, it almost seems like a better deal than a loaded Limited
-Not as nice of seats
-Not as nice of interior
-Not as nice of stereo

For me, while I really want the Tungsten seats, I don't want to have to keep them clean, I don't want the sunroof and I like the front bumper of the Limited better...so I'm leaning toward a Limited with the Midnight Package...but a fully loaded Tungsten for not much more is very tempting!

 

[HemiDude]

I've had neither a Limited nor Tungsten, yet my experience may be of value to you. My '22 Laramie GT is loaded, so weight-wise probably similar to equivalent. Mine came with 22" wheels, which I have used as my Summer tires while swapping to my 20" for the Winters. My 20" whl/tire combo weighs 6 lbs more than the factory 22s, and the ride is noticeably better with the 20s. So much so that this Summer I decide just to leave the 20s on.

 

[Buckeye]

The two exact trucks I'm considering. I'm weird with what I like, but here were my personal pros/cons. @Buckeye, curious what you like better about each truck and why you're stuck between the two? Thanks for sharing!

Tungsten
Pros over Limited:
-Better seats with more adjustments (more ways adjustable, power headrests) and more massage settings
-Even better stereo
-Even nicer leather
-Even nicer trim
-Cost is only marginally more than a loaded Limited with the Midnight Package *If you want all the stuff and don't mind the look of the Tungsten trim/wheels and unique front bumper and also the interior color, it almost seems like a better deal than a loaded Limited

Cons vs Limited:
-Can't get Midnight Package
-Have to get the moonroof
-Worried the light colored leather will get dirty and be hard to keep nice
*Doesn't apply to me because I like the short bed, but if you want the long bed, not happening with the Tungsten

Limited
Pros over Tungsten:
-Can order without the sunroof I don't want
-Midnight Package
*Doesn't apply to me because I like the short bed, but if you want the long bed, not happening with the Tungsten
-Dark interior *Much easier to clean

Cons vs Tungsten:
-Cost nearly as much as a Tungsten when optioned with the Midnight Package and you don't get as many options/not as nice seats, stereo etc. *If you want all the stuff and don't mind the look, it almost seems like a better deal than a loaded Limited
-Not as nice of seats
-Not as nice of interior
-Not as nice of stereo

For me, while I really want the Tungsten seats, I don't want to have to keep them clean, I don't want the sunroof and I like the front bumper of the Limited better...so I'm leaning toward a Limited with the Midnight Package...but a fully loaded Tungsten for not much more is very tempting!

Thank you for the detailed response. The main thing I have always liked about the Tungsten has been the upgraded 24 way seats and Klipsch stereo. My wife and I have always valued seat and ride comfort over about everything else in a car or truck. The Limited seats and H-K stereo are very good but not quite on a level with the Tungsten. The main draw for the Limited was the 20 inch tires. The main drawback for the Tungsten was the 22 inch tires. I became overly concerned I would be sacrificing ride comfort for the upgraded seats.

After reading everyone’s comments and taking a test drive in a Tungsten and Limited, we’ve decided the Tungsten is the truck we are going to order. I tend to sometimes get a case of analysis paralysis when making a decision on a new vehicle but this forum and knowledge shared by the members has helped to get me past that.

Thank you and all others who responded.

 

[Buckeye]

I've had neither a Limited nor Tungsten, yet my experience may be of value to you. My '22 Laramie GT is loaded, so weight-wise probably similar to equivalent. Mine came with 22" wheels, which I have used as my Summer tires while swapping to my 20" for the Winters. My 20" whl/tire combo weighs 6 lbs more than the factory 22s, and the ride is noticeably better with the 20s. So much so that this Summer I decide just to leave the 20s on.

Thanks. Do you have air suspension on your truck?

 

[firecadet613]

Thank you for the detailed response. The main thing I have always liked about the Tungsten has been the upgraded 24 way seats and Klipsch stereo. My wife and I have always valued seat and ride comfort over about everything else in a car or truck. The Limited seats and H-K stereo are very good but not quite on a level with the Tungsten. The main draw for the Limited was the 20 inch tires. The main drawback for the Tungsten was the 22 inch tires. I became overly concerned I would be sacrificing ride comfort for the upgraded seats.

After reading everyone’s comments and taking a test drive in a Tungsten and Limited, we’ve decided the Tungsten is the truck we are going to order. I tend to sometimes get a case of analysis paralysis when making a decision on a new vehicle but this forum and knowledge shared by the members has helped to get me past that.

Thank you and all others who responded.

Sell or trade the 22s once you get the truck in.

20s and 22s take offs are often for sale on here or Facebook marketplace.

 

[ThatAirRideThough]

Thank you for the detailed response. The main thing I have always liked about the Tungsten has been the upgraded 24 way seats and Klipsch stereo. My wife and I have always valued seat and ride comfort over about everything else in a car or truck. The Limited seats and H-K stereo are very good but not quite on a level with the Tungsten. The main draw for the Limited was the 20 inch tires. The main drawback for the Tungsten was the 22 inch tires. I became overly concerned I would be sacrificing ride comfort for the upgraded seats.

After reading everyone’s comments and taking a test drive in a Tungsten and Limited, we’ve decided the Tungsten is the truck we are going to order. I tend to sometimes get a case of analysis paralysis when making a decision on a new vehicle but this forum and knowledge shared by the members has helped to get me past that.

Thank you and all others who responded.

How did the Limited and the Tungsten compare? Were the seats a significant upgrade over the Limited's seats? Curious what your observations were!

 

[StuartV]

Not to thread jack, but it is about ride quality as well.

-How does the 2025 compare to your 2021 as far as ride quality? I read somewhere they tweaked the air ride for the 2025s. Curious if it rides any different?

-Also, how does road and wind noise compare between the two?

-Lastly, how do you like the Hurricane HO compared to the HEMI? I know they're smooth and rockets, but curious what your thoughts were.

I can also PM you if that's easier!

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality. I have a little over 2K miles on it now. I have the stock 22" wheels and tires on it. I had 20" wheels with 33" AT tires on my '21.

It seems a little quieter in the cab. That could be just that the motor itself is quieter. I always thought my EcoDiesel was really quiet. But, I always drove with the windows rolled shut. I live in a 3rd floor apartment. Since I got the '25 my girlfriend said "I can't tell when you come home now." She could always hear my EcoDiesel pulling up into a parking space outside. She can't hear the HO at all.

Also, I've confirmed with her and with my dad. When I'm talking on the phone (handsfree) rolling 80 down the highway, my voice sounds MUCH more clear to them. Not sure if that's being quieter in the cab or if the phone system noise canceling is that much better. I have the same phone I have had for the last couple of years...

When I had Hemis, I thought they were okay. Decent power on top - i.e. if I floored it and let it rev out, the Hemi would pull pretty decent. I had 3.92 rear ends in both the Hemis I had. But, I also always felt like the Hemi was kind of weak in the low and mid range. Just pulling cruise control up a gentle slope on the highway (with no trailer or anything) and it would always downshift at least one gear, often 2.

I liked my EcoDiesel better than my Hemis, and I liked the ED WAY better after I got a GDE tune for it. For any driving with the pedal mashed to the floor the Hemi was better (and louder). For all other driving (i.e. 99.9% of the time), the ED was just much nicer to drive. Quieter when accelerating. Didn't downshift constantly just to hold speed.

But, the SST HO...! It absolutely SLAYS the Hemi. Shifting is nicer. Low and mid range power is way better. Top end power just destroys the Hemi. And all the while it is MUCH quieter than the Hemi. I mean, I do like the sound of a nice V8. But, for something I'm driving all the time I'd rather have QUIET than a V8 rumble (or roar).

I like performance. I don't care about sound, but I'll take it if it's giving me better performance. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Hemi. The Hemi is all bark and no bite compared to the SST motors.

 

[ThatAirRideThough]

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality. I have a little over 2K miles on it now. I have the stock 22" wheels and tires on it. I had 20" wheels with 33" AT tires on my '21.

It seems a little quieter in the cab. That could be just that the motor itself is quieter. I always thought my EcoDiesel was really quiet. But, I always drove with the windows rolled shut. I live in a 3rd floor apartment. Since I got the '25 my girlfriend said "I can't tell when you come home now." She could always hear my EcoDiesel pulling up into a parking space outside. She can't hear the HO at all.

Also, I've confirmed with her and with my dad. When I'm talking on the phone (handsfree) rolling 80 down the highway, my voice sounds MUCH more clear to them. Not sure if that's being quieter in the cab or if the phone system noise canceling is that much better. I have the same phone I have had for the last couple of years...

When I had Hemis, I thought they were okay. Decent power on top - i.e. if I floored it and let it rev out, the Hemi would pull pretty decent. I had 3.92 rear ends in both the Hemis I had. But, I also always felt like the Hemi was kind of weak in the low and mid range. Just pulling cruise control up a gentle slope on the highway (with no trailer or anything) and it would always downshift at least one gear, often 2.

I liked my EcoDiesel better than my Hemis, and I liked the ED WAY better after I got a GDE tune for it. For any driving with the pedal mashed to the floor the Hemi was better (and louder). For all other driving (i.e. 99.9% of the time), the ED was just much nicer to drive. Quieter when accelerating. Didn't downshift constantly just to hold speed.

But, the SST HO...! It absolutely SLAYS the Hemi. Shifting is nicer. Low and mid range power is way better. Top end power just destroys the Hemi. And all the while it is MUCH quieter than the Hemi. I mean, I do like the sound of a nice V8. But, for something I'm driving all the time I'd rather have QUIET than a V8 rumble (or roar).

I like performance. I don't care about sound, but I'll take it if it's giving me better performance. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Hemi. The Hemi is all bark and no bite compared to the SST motors.

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

 

[2025 Ram Limited]

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality. I have a little over 2K miles on it now. I have the stock 22" wheels and tires on it. I had 20" wheels with 33" AT tires on my '21.

It seems a little quieter in the cab. That could be just that the motor itself is quieter. I always thought my EcoDiesel was really quiet. But, I always drove with the windows rolled shut. I live in a 3rd floor apartment. Since I got the '25 my girlfriend said "I can't tell when you come home now." She could always hear my EcoDiesel pulling up into a parking space outside. She can't hear the HO at all.

Also, I've confirmed with her and with my dad. When I'm talking on the phone (handsfree) rolling 80 down the highway, my voice sounds MUCH more clear to them. Not sure if that's being quieter in the cab or if the phone system noise canceling is that much better. I have the same phone I have had for the last couple of years...

When I had Hemis, I thought they were okay. Decent power on top - i.e. if I floored it and let it rev out, the Hemi would pull pretty decent. I had 3.92 rear ends in both the Hemis I had. But, I also always felt like the Hemi was kind of weak in the low and mid range. Just pulling cruise control up a gentle slope on the highway (with no trailer or anything) and it would always downshift at least one gear, often 2.

I liked my EcoDiesel better than my Hemis, and I liked the ED WAY better after I got a GDE tune for it. For any driving with the pedal mashed to the floor the Hemi was better (and louder). For all other driving (i.e. 99.9% of the time), the ED was just much nicer to drive. Quieter when accelerating. Didn't downshift constantly just to hold speed.

But, the SST HO...! It absolutely SLAYS the Hemi. Shifting is nicer. Low and mid range power is way better. Top end power just destroys the Hemi. And all the while it is MUCH quieter than the Hemi. I mean, I do like the sound of a nice V8. But, for something I'm driving all the time I'd rather have QUIET than a V8 rumble (or roar).

I like performance. I don't care about sound, but I'll take it if it's giving me better performance. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Hemi. The Hemi is all bark and no bite compared to the SST motors.

The noise cancelling audio and glass in these things really do make it quiet inside.

 

[MinimeJer05]

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality. I have a little over 2K miles on it now. I have the stock 22" wheels and tires on it. I had 20" wheels with 33" AT tires on my '21.

It seems a little quieter in the cab. That could be just that the motor itself is quieter. I always thought my EcoDiesel was really quiet. But, I always drove with the windows rolled shut. I live in a 3rd floor apartment. Since I got the '25 my girlfriend said "I can't tell when you come home now." She could always hear my EcoDiesel pulling up into a parking space outside. She can't hear the HO at all.

Also, I've confirmed with her and with my dad. When I'm talking on the phone (handsfree) rolling 80 down the highway, my voice sounds MUCH more clear to them. Not sure if that's being quieter in the cab or if the phone system noise canceling is that much better. I have the same phone I have had for the last couple of years...

When I had Hemis, I thought they were okay. Decent power on top - i.e. if I floored it and let it rev out, the Hemi would pull pretty decent. I had 3.92 rear ends in both the Hemis I had. But, I also always felt like the Hemi was kind of weak in the low and mid range. Just pulling cruise control up a gentle slope on the highway (with no trailer or anything) and it would always downshift at least one gear, often 2.

I liked my EcoDiesel better than my Hemis, and I liked the ED WAY better after I got a GDE tune for it. For any driving with the pedal mashed to the floor the Hemi was better (and louder). For all other driving (i.e. 99.9% of the time), the ED was just much nicer to drive. Quieter when accelerating. Didn't downshift constantly just to hold speed.

But, the SST HO...! It absolutely SLAYS the Hemi. Shifting is nicer. Low and mid range power is way better. Top end power just destroys the Hemi. And all the while it is MUCH quieter than the Hemi. I mean, I do like the sound of a nice V8. But, for something I'm driving all the time I'd rather have QUIET than a V8 rumble (or roar).

I like performance. I don't care about sound, but I'll take it if it's giving me better performance. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Hemi. The Hemi is all bark and no bite compared to the SST motors.

How has your fuel economy been with the Hurricane? I love that my EcoDiesel can consistently get 27-30 MPG. I was originally all for the Hurricane engine and then I read that it requires the highest/most premium gasoline, which is substantially more than diesel in my area. That really scared me away, especially if the MPG is more like a Hemi than an ED.

 

[Buckeye]

How did the Limited and the Tungsten compare? Were the seats a significant upgrade over the Limited's seats? Curious what your observations were!

For us, the Limited seats were very good but the Tungsten seats were exceptional. It had more of a plush feeling and more ways to dial them in for the best fit. So, in our opinion, they are a significant upgrade.

 

[HemiDude]

Thanks. Do you have air suspension on your truck?

That I do not, so less apples-to-apples than I’m sure you were looking for, but I thought my wheel size comparison might offer some insight.