1995-1998 (AUTOMATIC) IS ANYONE RUNNING 285+ TIRES

[JBoone]

THE DODGE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME I COULD NOT RUN ANY TIRE THAT WAS OVER 2 SIZES BIGGER THAN STOCK. STOCK ON MY 95 4X4 AUTO WAS 245. THIS LETS ME GO TO 265'S ONLY. I WANT TO RUN 295'S. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT DODGE TOLD HIM THAT ON AUTOMATICS ONLY THE EXCITER RINGS (?) WOULD MAKE THE TORQUE CONVERTER STAY IN PARSHELL LOCK-UP AND WOULD SOON MESS THE TRANS AND CONVERTER UP. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THIS OR IS ANYONE WITH A 95-98 4X4 AUTO RUNNING 285'S OR 295'S WITHOUT TROUBLE?

 

[Hookemupman]

Jboone,I have a 96 4x4 auto,that had 305/75/16 on stock rims and never had any problems,now i have 33in bfg mud terrains,still no problems,hope this helps

 

[bowhunter]

Just my experience, I've ran 285's, 295's and am now putting on 315's and have not had any trouble. My truck is a 5 spd, but my friends 96 is a auto and he is running 295's now without any problems. He has went about 60,000 miles without problems, and he pulls a case 560 trencher around. (est 12,500lbs machine and trailer) I would talk to a transmission shop to confirm this, but I would put them on. They look good.

Kurt

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97 2500 Reg cab 4WD, Emerald Green and Driftwood, 3. 54 gears, 2" Tuff Country Steel Coil Spacers, 315/75/16 AT BFG'S on Alcoa's, Trailmaster SSV shocks & SSV steering stabilizer, Holcomb Air, stock, oh yeah--no silencer ring

K. Kinion

 

[KGoode]

JBoone, I have been running 295's since the truck was new, have had no problems with the transmission. The only draw back is the speedometer is off by about 10 percent, but that can be fixed also.

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98, 12 Valve, Piers custom cam plate, HX 40 turbo, BD-Transmision & T/C, ported & polished head W/Larger exhaust valves.

 

[BigYellowIron]

Just be sure that after you have a shop you think you can trust put the tires on, Before you take the 1 mile trip home, check the lugnuts to be sure they are tight.
I had tires put on my truck Monday. On my way home (about 1/4 mile from my house) I felt a bump then the left rear of my truck went to the ground and my tire and wheel went rolling by me. I really did not know what to do, my truck is blocking one side of the road and my wheel is blocking the other.
I called the place that I had put the tires on, they came out and got the truck and the stray wheel, strightened the backing plate, put new hardware new brakes on both sides, turned the drums,and new lug nuts (aftermarket wheels).
Well just wanted to share my experence this week with you (if you care).
recheck the nuts!
Adam Harman

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"POWERSTROKE THIS"
Adam Harman
95 auto red and white #6 tst , eagle alluminum wheels. Still BOMBING

 

[Bigramguy]

Have also tried numerous sized on 97 auto,3. 54,no probs. 285/75R16's seems to be the best for me.

 

[446]

10000 w/245's
15000 w/285's
35000 w/35x12. 50 16. 5s
stock suspention, no problems

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'97 2500 LT 4X4, WHITE,3. 54, AUTO, A/C, 35/12. 5-16. 5 BFG A/T, NO LIFT, K&N, 50K MILES, BOUGHT NEW

'69 SIX PAK B 4SP DANA - SCORCH RED

 

[John_P]

JBoone:

Like all of the other members that have
already posted I too have 285/75R/16 tires
on my 96' and have had no problems at all.
You will have to have the nylon gear changed
out in the transmission to correct the
speedometer. Dodge has different sizes.
I was able to get my truck within 1/10th
of a mile with the larger tires.

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Red '96 4x4 2500 Auto 3. 54, TST #5, Major Pump Mods(By "Scheid Diesel") 370 Diamond B Injectors, Gov. Spring kit, AFC Spring kit, Banks Exhaust, Prime Loc, Cummins Chrome Kit,Psychotty Air Filter, Pro-Torque Converter, BD Valve Body, BD Pressure Loc, Isspro Gauges, Sendel 16" Alum Wheels w/ 33" BFGs

 

[Cumminsman]

I have had 285/76 r 16 tires on my truck for about 50k miles. I recently bought a set of 315/75 mud tires but haven't put them on yet. I have an automatic and haven't had any problems. Hope you enjoy! Nick

145,000 miles

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1995 Dodge Ram 2500, 4X4, White, Auto with Performance Torque Converter, lock up switch, 4. 10 gears, Mag Hytec rearend cover, Psychotty air, Banks Power Pack (LOL!), with Pyrometer and Isspro 50 psi. boost guages in pillar mount, HX40 turbo, #4 TST cam plate, and governor spring kit, pump timing set at 17 degrees BTDC, 370hp injectors, Bullydog propane charged, No cat or muffler, 4" exhaust exits thru 4" X 48" chrome stacks thru bed, Go Rhino nerf bars, Wild Cat Flash Brush/Grill Guard with 2 150 watt 6" Eagle One lights tied into high beams, 5% tinted windows, Pioneer DEH 7200 CD player, 6 disc CD changer and 2 Memphis 3 way 6x9's and 1 Kove 12" with a Crossfire 404 amp, IDelta aluminum toolbox, Dodge bedliner, Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks and dual steering stabilizer, Heckethorn 2" suspension lift, 16 X 8 Eagle Alloy 589 rims with 315/75/R16 Buckshot Maxxis Mudders, 16 X 8 Eagle Alloy 589 rims with 285/75R16 B F Goodrich A/T KO, New paint and bumpers

 

[Swamp Donkey]

285's and 60,000 trouble free miles. Just another lame excuse for dealers to void your warranty.

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John McEachern
Fort St John B. C. Canada
1998 12v, 4X4, QC, auto w/tc switch, air, tilt, cruise, 3. 55 gears, TST #6, Isspro boost/pyro/transmission gauges, BD VB&TC, CC industries headache rack and rails, JVC KD-SX949 Cd player, forest green, Brigestone Dueler M/T's 285/75/16, Eagle 16x8 rims, K&N airfilter.

 

[illflem]

My 2500 AT was sent out to be customized before the dealer ever received it came with custom rims and 285s,no problems in 125k and the speedo is right on.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(work truck)
95 3500,5 speed 3:54,BD E-brake,Driftwood,Banks&Psycotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(works harder truck)

 

[Red Rocket]

I swapped the stock 245s for firestones with 32 inch diameter, (i dont remember the exact size) at about 10,000, and after that set I put on my 285s, which I have had no problems with. Yes, dealers will say anything to avoid the warranty work, but I haven't had a problem. im getting close to having 70,000 on it.

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1998 2500, auto, 3. 54, 285/75-16, TST 230/605, t/c switch, DiPricol EGT/boost guages,K&N,camper special, 65,000 miles,
12 ton goosneck!

 

[MLynn]

I recently went to 285 bfgs with my automatic and love the look. Only problem has been a 5mpg drop in fuel economy.

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'97 2500 Extended cab 4x4,automatic,285/75/16 BFG ATKO, M/T Classics,Prime Loc, sprayon bed liner, Rancho 9000s, Alpine CD Changer, Visor, diamond plate running boards,tailgate and bedrail protectors, Geno's cup holder. Guages coming.

 

[2shus]

I to have a 95 automatic with 112,000 miles, it has 305/70-16 with no problems, speedo gear has been changed and is right on.
While were on this subject does anyone know if adding larger tires will reduce MPG? I always heard that larger tires would up MPG depending on your ratios? Any input???
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1995 Dodge 2500 SLT Reg. cab 4x4 Auto,Long Bed 12 valve, 3. 5 rears, K&N Air filter 112,000 miles Anti lock brk sys, 305/70-16/Mickey Thompson Alum. wheels,Leer cap, Nerf Bars, Black/Black C/D Player Overload springs, Reese Hitch, T. C. Lockup switch, Cats dead, straight pipe.

[This message has been edited by 2shus (edited 03-06-2001). ]

 

[rich m]

i've got the 19. 5's from Rickson, with the Goodyear G159s. the overall height is about 10% taller than the stock rims and Michelins.
The transmission has not complained.

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mildly BOMBed 98. 4 1B7KF23D4WJxxxxxx-- BD's #5 plate and 210HP injectors--BD Brake and the associated transmission bomb goodies (except for TC,currently), 4" open exhaust (short),Psychotty, camper shell, Warn front receiver, G159Unisteels on Rickson 19. 5's. . CD player is bone stock, so are the seats. PrimeLoc, also remote spin-on filter for the auto trans... Pyro,Boost and Trans temp from Isspro,
Westin nerf rails(black),
bent welding rod to hang celphone on dashboard...
240HP on Dynojet from 75-105mph drumspeed.