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Stock firestone trans tires must be the worst tires I've ever seen.

WildBill138 said:
A bad hwy tire is better on the hwy and towing than a good all terrain.
Yall just want all terrains for looks. They tow worse. That soft ride is your truck wobbling around. I rarely see working duallies on anything but a hwy tire.
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I mean a H/T tire will look pretty stupid on a truck stuck in the mud in the field. If your truck never leaves the road thats good for you but some of us use our trucks for more. It really depends on the environment the vehicle is used.
 
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WildBill138 said:
I'm sure they are fine. The irony always amazes me to see how many people dog on transforce hwy tires then go buy a giant offroad tire.
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My Toyo's are OEM size,,,stock tires and stock suspension. The Trashforce were truly awful , for safety reasons I could only take about 6,000 miles of them. They were so bad on winter Ontario roads it was always a white knuckle drive on snowy or slushy roads.
 
Brutal_HO said:
Because of tires?

LOL

It's common knowledge the Trashforce are perhaps only just good enough for highway towing on dry pavement.

If you can afford a $110K truck, go buy some good tires. Plenty of threads here discussing options.
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Not just because of tires. I know tires, I know trucks. Ya of course stock tires are trash but they don't have to be . I'm disappointed with a bunch of my trucks build quality. From door hinges not being able to close smoothly , rear window not working , cruise control buttons on steering wheel, power tow mirrors, uncomfortable cabin. I've been really happy with my old duramax , and my fords. I thought I'd love the cummins more than i do. Maybe if I bought the Laramie trim ..
 
H3LZSN1P3R said:
I mean a H/T tire will look pretty stupid on a truck stuck in the mud in the field. If your truck never leaves the road thats good for you but some of us use our trucks for more. It really depends on the environment the vehicle is used.
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Doesn't look that stupid..
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My buddy with a ram on all terrains rescued me... by towing an excavater to the base of my driveway. Lol
 
oledirteh said:
i get stuck in my grass with them. im waiting to get new tires hopefully before we get any snow. but i knew what i was getting since its been the tire they use on my past 4 rams
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To be fair I have to use 4 wheel drive on the grass in my yard even with Cooper AT3 XLT’s

The Transforce are fine for a hwy tire. But they are definitely not good for anything else
 
Finn5033 said:
To be fair I have to use 4 wheel drive on the grass in my yard even with Cooper AT3 XLT’s

The Transforce are fine for a hwy tire. But they are definitely not good for anything else
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You're absolutely right—adding significant weight to the front axle, especially with a diesel engine, shifts the dynamics of traction significantly. On soft terrain like grass, that extra weight increases the likelihood of sinking or slipping, making 4WD more essential even for tasks that might otherwise not require it.

The Cooper AT3 XLTs are excellent all-terrain tires, but even the best tires can struggle when paired with a heavy front axle in conditions like wet grass or loose dirt. The combination of weight distribution and limited grip is challenging for any setup.

As for the Firestone Transforce tires, they’re certainly designed more for highway use and load-carrying than for off-road or challenging terrains. Their tread patterns and rubber compound prioritize durability and smooth on-road performance over the traction needed for mud, sand, or grass. It's no surprise that they’re not the go-to choice for off-road enthusiasts or those who frequently drive on soft surfaces.

Switching to 4WD in these situations often makes all the difference, distributing power to all four wheels and compensating for the limitations of tire grip and weight imbalance. It’s one of the key reasons heavy-duty trucks benefit so much from a capable 4WD system...
 
johanh13 said:
You're absolutely right—adding significant weight to the front axle, especially with a diesel engine, shifts the dynamics of traction significantly. On soft terrain like grass, that extra weight increases the likelihood of sinking or slipping, making 4WD more essential even for tasks that might otherwise not require it.

The Cooper AT3 XLTs are excellent all-terrain tires, but even the best tires can struggle when paired with a heavy front axle in conditions like wet grass or loose dirt. The combination of weight distribution and limited grip is challenging for any setup.

As for the Firestone Transforce tires, they’re certainly designed more for highway use and load-carrying than for off-road or challenging terrains. Their tread patterns and rubber compound prioritize durability and smooth on-road performance over the traction needed for mud, sand, or grass. It's no surprise that they’re not the go-to choice for off-road enthusiasts or those who frequently drive on soft surfaces.

Switching to 4WD in these situations often makes all the difference, distributing power to all four wheels and compensating for the limitations of tire grip and weight imbalance. It’s one of the key reasons heavy-duty trucks benefit so much from a capable 4WD system...
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Thing that bugs me the most is since purchase 4 months ago , I've had a slow leak in one tire on the transcrap,. Finally take it in for repair because the other tire got a flat. Tire guys say oh we can't fix that one tire there's a small hole in the side wall. Probably from manufacturing. Imagine that blew out on the hwy going 110 while towing my 35ft rv
 
imnotsureaboutmyram said:
Thing that bugs me the most is since purchase 4 months ago , I've had a slow leak in one tire on the transcrap,. Finally take it in for repair because the other tire got a flat. Tire guys say oh we can't fix that one tire there's a small hole in the side wall. Probably from manufacturing. Imagine that blew out on the hwy going 110 while towing my 35ft rv
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I hope you are in canada going 110km/h towing not mi/h
 
imnotsureaboutmyram said:
Very disappointed with Chrysler that these are the darn tires they send out on a 110k truck. After 10k km I have to flats , mostly hwy kms. They suck in snow , terrible in mud. On steel rims with hubcaps, I'm currently driving around on my spare. What garbage
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I agree these tires do suck! I bought a pair of Goodyear Dura tracks that I use in the winter time and I will melt off these ****ty tires while I tow in the summer I picked up a spare set of rims / TPMs so I don’t have to keep switching them back-and-forth
 

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My buddy had a 2wd deisel chevy, had to sell it to buy a 4x4 because it was so useless on any job site.
Honestly the tires aren't as important a driving wheels. I opted for the limited slip, and if you don't turn traction control off it won't kick in, even on a concrete slope. But when you press the button it walks right up. 4wd is killer for backing up a trailer in the dirt.
 
WildBill138 said:
My buddy had a 2wd deisel chevy, had to sell it to buy a 4x4 because it was so useless on any job site.
Honestly the tires aren't as important a driving wheels. I opted for the limited slip, and if you don't turn traction control off it won't kick in, even on a concrete slope. But when you press the button it walks right up. 4wd is killer for backing up a trailer in the dirt.
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My Anti-spin diff works with the TC off. By design it should the more power input to the diff the more the clutches grab
 
Traction control doesn't do what most people think. All it can do is cut power on and off, or on some vehicles (not rams) apply brakes. It cant spin the diff to engage the anti slip clutches if TC cuts power when it spins. So the devices fight each other. It works better with tc off.
Not arguing. I just have to explain mechanical differentials to people a lot.
 
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