2022 Ram 1500 tire question

[Derholmz]

Everyone:
I don't know if this question is unique, but I couldn't find anything close on the forums. My 2022 Bighorn came with wheels/tires:

20–Inch x 9.0–Inch Premium Paint/Polished Wheels
275/55R20 OWL All–Season Tires

They are factory original wheels and tires. I am the second owner with 47K on the odometer and the truck has not been lifted. If I may ask those of you with the same set-up, I always thought the truck would look better if the tires filled the wheel-wells just a little more with a small profile height increase and maybe just a little more aggressive tread. On the other hand, would this defeat the purpose for the night edition look? Would any tire size change cause rubbing and speedometer error. The Bridgestone's are like new (dealership put a new factory matching set when I purchased it), so no changes until they are exhausted. Just thinking ahead. Thanks to all.

 

[Scram1500]

You can go up one diameter from stock without any rubbing issues. That will give you a 33 inch tire, you can go 34 but might need to modify front fender liners. Some say 12 inches wide is okay but that's dangerously close to the upper control arm without any wiggle room. With a 33 inch tire the speedo will be off by 2-3 mph but that's easily corrected with several options.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

You can go for dimension reference 285/55R22 with the help of a heat gun on inner wheel well.

Post in thread '285/55R22 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on stock no-lift Ram / Heatgun'd for tirerubs'

Dec 14, 2023

Thanks for this. Just added this to mine. went with MT Baja Boss 285/55R22. Got a thump-thump sound at full lock. I will try the heat gun. Love the ride

• Mcranda995

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[Derholmz]

You can go up one diameter from stock without any rubbing issues. That will give you a 33 inch tire, you can go 34 but might need to modify front fender liners. Some say 12 inches wide is okay but that's dangerously close to the upper control arm without any wiggle room. With a 33 inch tire the speedo will be off by 2-3 mph but that's easily corrected with several options.

Thank you. Then it looks like a 275/60R/20 would give that 33" diameter and keep the width around 11". Hopefully I could see a truck with those tires and see if it helps or does not improve the look before time to re-tread.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

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[Derholmz]

You can go for dimension reference 285/55R22 with the help of a heat gun on inner wheel well.
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Post in thread '285/55R22 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on stock no-lift Ram / Heatgun'd for tirerubs'

Dec 14, 2023

Thanks for this. Just added this to mine. went with MT Baja Boss 285/55R22. Got a thump-thump sound at full lock. I will try the heat gun. Love the ride

• Mcranda995

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Looks great but I want to keep the original R20 diameter rim.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Looks great but I want to keep the original R20 diameter rim.

The dimensions were for reference only, not saying go with 22's. 34.3X11.2

 

[Derholmz]

The dimensions were for reference only, not saying go with 22's. 34.3X11.2

Thanks. Understood.

 

[Derholmz]

Everyone:
I don't know if this question is unique, but I couldn't find anything close on the forums. My 2022 Bighorn came with wheels/tires:

20–Inch x 9.0–Inch Premium Paint/Polished Wheels
275/55R20 OWL All–Season Tires

They are factory original wheels and tires. I am the second owner with 47K on the odometer and the truck has not been lifted. If I may ask those of you with the same set-up, I always thought the truck would look better if the tires filled the wheel-wells just a little more with a small profile height increase and maybe just a little more aggressive tread. On the other hand, would this defeat the purpose for the night edition look? Would any tire size change cause rubbing and speedometer error. The Bridgestone's are like new (dealership put a new factory matching set when I purchased it), so no changes until they are exhausted. Just thinking ahead. Thanks to all.

Thanks for all the comment on tire size. Any comments about the current tire size as far as looks and increasing the profile on a Night Edition?

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

I think they look great with a bigger, more aggressive tire. It depends if that is the look you're going for. You will lose some MPG and the speedometer will be off, but there are ways to fix that issue.

 

[Derholmz]

I think they look great with a bigger, more aggressive tire. It depends if that is the look you're going for. You will lose some MPG and the speedometer will be off, but there are ways to fix that issue.

Thank you. I agree. Still, a lot of miles left on the Bridgestone's before the change. By the way, 2-3 MPH speedometer error is not big deal for me, but what is your easy fix you mentioned for that if I decide to do that?

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Thank you. I agree. Still, a lot of miles left on the Bridgestone's before the change. By the way, 2-3 MPH speedometer error is not big deal for me, but what is your easy fix you mentioned for that if I decide to do that?

I believe with 2022 you can still use AlphaOBD or Jscan. Plenty youtube video to show. It's easy. Plus you'll need an OBD scanner and security bypass. They can be bought on Amazon and AlphaOBD or Jscan are in your phones App Store. Jscan is VIN locked, while AlphaOBD is not and use on many other cars. I have and use AlphaOBD.

You can also buy Edge Pulsar plug n play for tunes and tire size changes. Confirm if you have a warranty it doesn't void. It piggybacks, so doesn't leave a trace, except to show battery was disconnected.

Depending tires and wear, you might be able to sell and compensate some for new tires.

 

[Derholmz]

I believe with 2022 you can still use AlphaOBD or Jscan. Plenty youtube video to show. It's easy. Plus you'll need an OBD scanner and security bypass. They can be bought on Amazon and AlphaOBD or Jscan are in your phones App Store. Jscan is VIN locked, while AlphaOBD is not and use on many other cars. I have and use AlphaOBD.

You can also buy Edge Pulsar plug n play for tunes and tire size changes. Confirm if you have a warranty it doesn't void. It piggybacks, so doesn't leave a trace, except to show battery was disconnected.

Depending tires and wear, you might be able to sell and compensate some for new tires.

Excellent! Thank you for the detailed answer.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Excellent! Thank you for the detailed answer.

Btw I run the Edge Pulsar and definitely makes a difference with the canned tune and not having to unlock an ECM. Of course custom is always better, but I don't need or want to unlock ECM, plus I can change the tune at my leisure as long as i run the proper fuel. Plus shuts off MDS, which is another benefit for me.

 

[Scram1500]

I used a Hypertech programmer at the time (2020), came with everything needed. I would have purchased a Tazer DT but seemed like they were always on backorder (covid, supply chain, etc). Knowing what I know now I would have chosen AlphaOBD. I could have lived with the speedo being off, but it also messes with the shift points, it hangs in gear a little longer than it should.

 

[rotwiler]

My 21 Ram, I have weld offroad fortress, really heavy and 10 ply tires. I have bilstein 5100s on front to level it and I did get rub on liner with 285/60r20, I used heat gun etc and rub is no more.