Tire air pressures 2014 Ram 2500

[AlFischer]

I just set mine at 55/45 and will try it tomorrow. Where I live ANYTHING is a rough ride. The last 1/2 mile to my house you drive less than 10mph or suffer.

I guess I may have to deal with the annoyance of the thin blinking when first started but I am going to let the dealer try to change it.

The difference on to 3500 is the regulation. Look at the link to the reg that I posted yesterday (IF you can make sense out of it!!)

 

[HAMMER77777]

I just ignore the TPMS, so Im not worried about that. I have a 2014 2500, with stock 18" Firestone A/T. Sticker, of course, suggests 60/80 PSI. How low can i go, front and back, and still be safe for Daily driving? I don't tow at all, this is mostly for plain commuting. Can i go to 45, front and back, as another poster suggested, or perhaps even 35?

 

[AlFischer]

Download this and follow it. http://www.firestonetrucktires.com/pdf/Firestone_Load_Table.pdf

Somehow I remember a post somewhere that a Firestone Rep said not to go below 45.

 

[DHuffman]

Another good guide with info: http://toyotires.com/sites/default/files/page-files/LoadInflation_Table_P-LT_102913.pdf

 

[HAMMER77777]

Good answer, buddy. Few questions....i went by your truck weights mentioned in a previous page...I'm assuming, as i also have a 2014 2500, my weights should be the same. How did u find the weights (front and back)? Did u actually have her up on a scale? Anyway, using your measurements, i can go 45 in the back, and in the front (1600 LBS), i should even be able to go less than 35, according to the chart (35 PSI is the Lowest Number Listed). How low do u think i should go? 35 Front, 45 Rear? Would that be safe? Thanks.....275/70/18e

 

[Bill]

With my 2014 2500 it states 60 lbs front, 80 lbs rear. Well with all this hot weather we have, I know the pressure will expand. I went to a local tire store I've been doing business with for about 20 years. Asked them if I could lower the rear pressure to 70 lbs. I asked if it would interfer with the programming on the truck. Guy said no, put 70 lbs in the rear, kept 60 on the front and no warning light came on.

 

[HAMMER77777]

IM running 60 all around now, but i want to see how low i can safely go. I dont tow anything, and i rarely have any more payload than groceries, LOL

 

[Bill]

I thought about 60 lbs in the rear. However, like most trucks, the front is low, rear is high. Figured 60 lbs wouldl make 'er look funny. :-laf

 

[AlFischer]

While a bit off topic, this link will tell you where your tires were made. It is kinda pathetic to see a good ole American Brand is no made here. http://www.harriger.com/tires.htm

 

[HAMMER77777]

Download this and follow it. http://www.firestonetrucktires.com/pdf/Firestone_Load_Table.pdf

Somehow I remember a post somewhere that a Firestone Rep said not to go below 45.

Good answer, buddy. Few questions....i went by your truck weights mentioned in a previous page...I'm assuming, as i also have a 2014 2500, my weights should be the same. How did u find the weights (front and back)? Did u actually have her up on a scale? Anyway, using your measurements, i can go 45 in the back, and in the front (1600 LBS), i should even be able to go less than 35, according to the chart (35 PSI is the Lowest Number Listed). How low do u think i should go? 35 Front, 45 Rear? Would that be safe? Thanks.....275/70/18e

 

[AlFischer]

As I posted earlier. I went to a truck scale. Weighed it unloaded. Then loaded it and put the trailer on fully loaded (1100 on the hitch) Had it weighed. ent according to the Firestone chart. Actually added 5 lbs in all cases for when I have an extra passenger or case or two of beverages. Truck scale is cheap $10 each time. Blowouts can cost more!

DON'T TRY TO GUESS! WEIGH AND CALCULATE!!!

 

[HAMMER77777]

As I posted earlier. I went to a truck scale. Weighed it unloaded. Then loaded it and put the trailer on fully loaded (1100 on the hitch) Had it weighed. ent according to the Firestone chart. Actually added 5 lbs in all cases for when I have an extra passenger or case or two of beverages. Truck scale is cheap $10 each time. Blowouts can cost more!

DON'T TRY TO GUESS! WEIGH AND CALCULATE!!!

Sounds good dude. I'll try to find a scale. But until then, I'll go by your weights, because we do have the same truck (2014 2500).

 

[HAMMER77777]

I called some idiot at Firestone..just reading off a chart, claiming never to go below recommended door sticker. THE HELL WITH THEM, Ill do what i want

 

[Cummins12V98]

I called some idiot at Firestone..just reading off a chart, claiming never to go below recommended door sticker. THE HELL WITH THEM, Ill do what i want

It's called CYA!

Use the charts that is what they are there for. Add 5psi to what the chart says.

 

[Newsa]

I rotated my tires includimg the spare. And I have had a tire pressure warning system message for 6 months.

Doesn't bother me.

 

[Cooper_D]

Test drove a 2015 2500 4x4 5.7 (dealer was out of 6.7 at the time) the ride was worse than a hay wagon. Dash said 77 lbs in each tire and dealer told me they keep them at 80 psi so warning light stays off.

You 2014 owners ever figure out the cure for a good ride without triggering the warning.

Will the airbag instead of coils springs ride any better?

I would like to order a truck but not if it rides like the gas model I drove.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give.

 

[Newsa]

Ride on 2013.

Test drove a 2015 2500 4x4 5.7 (dealer was out of 6.7 at the time) the ride was worse than a hay wagon. Dash said 77 lbs in each tire and dealer told me they keep them at 80 psi so warning light stays off.

You 2014 owners ever figure out the cure for a good ride without triggering the warning.

Will the airbag instead of coils springs ride any better?

I would like to order a truck but not if it rides like the gas model I drove.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give.

I have the 2013 2500 which rides like a dream on the highway. Rides almost as nice as a1977 buick Electra I once had. Except it takes larger bumps like the 4x4 that it is. Doesn't smooth out large bumps like a Cadillac Escalade might. My wife says its so comfy, it's like rolling down the road in the living room. I hear the GMC Sierra HD is a bit nicer than the Ram on the interior. What sold me on the Ram was the manual 6 speed & the legendary Cummins. A buddy of mine traded in his late 90's cummins Ram with 490 k on it.

The 5.7 Hemi is probably only 450 pounds. The Cummins is closer to 1100 pounds. The Hemi is probably not pre loading the front springs adequately to give a smooth ride. My tire pressure monitiring system has 2 levels. Heavy load gives you a warning when tge tire pressure drops below 65 psi. Light load gives you a warning when tire pressure drops below 38 psi. My owners manual says that the 2 level TPMS is not standard on the 2013. It is optional. But I keep my tires inflated to 68-80 psi to preserve the sidewalls, and it still rides like a buick.

 

[AlFischer]

Test drove a 2015 2500 4x4 5.7 (dealer was out of 6.7 at the time) the ride was worse than a hay wagon. Dash said 77 lbs in each tire and dealer told me they keep them at 80 psi so warning light stays off.

You 2014 owners ever figure out the cure for a good ride without triggering the warning.

Will the airbag instead of coils springs ride any better?

I would like to order a truck but not if it rides like the gas model I drove.

Thanks in advance for any info you can give.

Just ignore the TPMS and set the tire pressure according to Firestone weight chart. My 2014 rides quite well. UNLESS I set the tire pressure according to the idiots that specified the pressure at max for the tires, ignoring the fact that they would be overinflated with no load!

I am considering fileing a complaint with the NTSB as I see overinflation as a safety hazard!

 

[Cooper_D]

I did think the Cummins might make a big difference in the ride but have not driven one yet.

Does any anyone (salesman?) know if the 2015's have the 2 level TPMS as an option?

I did not see it in the owners manual online for the 2015 but I did see it in the 2013.

 

[Cooper_D]

Al Fischer,

I like your suggestion about going by the Firestone weight chart.

I would rather drive SAFE than the way beaurocrats in D. C. Would have us drive.