DRW Owners with 17” Stock Rims

[LamboTexas]

Looking into upgrading to a more AT tire. Those of you that have DRW’s with 17” Rims, if you changed tires, what’d you go with and why? And did you go bigger?

 

[1FastHemi]

On my previous dually truck I ran LT265/70R17 E Nitto Terra Grappler, and I was very pleased. I had about .25 inch space between the dual tires when bulged at the bottom when loaded. This tire was wider and just slightly shorter then the original 235-80-17 tires and very quiet for the life if the tread. This tire gave me better off road traction and I had no problems with the on road traction either down here in the South.

On my new 2020 Ram dually I plan on running LT255/80R17 E Nitto Ridge Grappler which should give me about a 2 inch taller and 1 inch wider tire than the original 235-80--17 tires. The original tires just look to small to me for the size of the wheel opening and truck for some reason. If I calculations are correct, this size tire should leave me with about a .75 in spacing between the dual rear wheels when loaded. I hope this tire performs like the ones I use to have.

I am running 35x12.50R17LT E Nitto Exo Grappler on my Call Of Duty Jeep JKU and love them, however now that they are worn about half way down I am starting to get some road noise out of this tire. I would go with this tire but they don't offer it in the LT255/80R17 E size I want.

I wish you luck. Just remember this is just my opinion and what ever you go with has to make you happy.

 

[LamboTexas]

On my previous dually truck I ran LT265/70R17 E Nitto Terra Grappler, and I was very pleased. I had about .25 inch space between the dual tires when bulged at the bottom when loaded. This tire was wider and just slightly shorter then the original 235-80-17 tires and very quiet for the life if the tread. This tire gave me better off road traction and I had no problems with the on road traction either down here in the South.

On my new 2020 Ram dually I plan on running LT255/80R17 E Nitto Ridge Grappler which should give me about a 2 inch taller and 1 inch wider tire than the original 235-80--17 tires. The original tires just look to small to me for the size of the wheel opening and truck for some reason. If I calculations are correct, this size tire should leave me with about a .75 in spacing between the dual rear wheels when loaded. I hope this tire performs like the ones I use to have.

I am running 35x12.50R17LT E Nitto Exo Grappler on my Call Of Duty Jeep JKU and love them, however now that they are worn about half way down I am starting to get some road noise out of this tire. I would go with this tire but they don't offer it in the LT255/80R17 E size I want.

I wish you luck. Just remember this is just my opinion and what ever you go with has to make you happy.

Your response was exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you for taking the time and effort to write this up. It helps tremendously! Please let me know how the Nitto’s work. Thanks again!

 

[Deleted member 80]

I generally default to Toyos or Nittos. I ran EXO Grapplers on my 2500, and really liked them. I put EXOs on my '19 dually in stock size, and they don't work as well on the dually. I am getting scalloping/odd wear on the fronts, and the truck tends to wander. Alignment has been checked. I may try Terra Grapplers, or Toyo AT3s next time around.

 

[jeffn]

On my previous dually truck I ran LT265/70R17 E Nitto Terra Grappler, and I was very pleased. I had about .25 inch space between the dual tires when bulged at the bottom when loaded. This tire was wider and just slightly shorter then the original 235-80-17 tires and very quiet for the life if the tread. This tire gave me better off road traction and I had no problems with the on road traction either down here in the South.

On my new 2020 Ram dually I plan on running LT255/80R17 E Nitto Ridge Grappler which should give me about a 2 inch taller and 1 inch wider tire than the original 235-80--17 tires. The original tires just look to small to me for the size of the wheel opening and truck for some reason. If I calculations are correct, this size tire should leave me with about a .75 in spacing between the dual rear wheels when loaded. I hope this tire performs like the ones I use to have.

I am running 35x12.50R17LT E Nitto Exo Grappler on my Call Of Duty Jeep JKU and love them, however now that they are worn about half way down I am starting to get some road noise out of this tire. I would go with this tire but they don't offer it in the LT255/80R17 E size I want.

I wish you luck. Just remember this is just my opinion and what ever you go with has to make you happy.

did you emd up going with this setup? I am really curious to hear about your experiences with the tire but also the effect on gearing at highway speeds. I would not mind dropping my RPMs a bit on the highway and slightly larger tires should do that.

 

[Band1t]

I know the thread is a little old, but would love to know your thoughts now. My 21 DRW is about ready for new shoes. Long story but I have new aftermarket 6.5"x 17 wheels. Am looking at the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 in 255/75R17. Should have no issue with spacing, and I'm fine with the stock height (in fact wife and I love the height with the Longhorn auto steps. I drive 99.9% highway, pulling a 40' 5th wheel when towing. Appreciate the time.