Tyres for Dodge Ram

[bugman]

Gents,
It would appear I have a non too common tyre size on the Dodge Ram, which is a problem as they badly need replacing from the excessive wheel spin than comes with all that power.
Anyway the size is LT315/70R17.
Everytime I go to a dealer they go - REALLY !!!!
So at this stage I can only find two options - a set of Mickey Thompson Bajas which are a little too aggressive for the road miles I do - and a set of BFG's that are on there now - I'm a bit indifferent to these.
The price is very high for both so if anyone could give me other options or leads on better prices I'd appreciate it.
Brett

[Chimo]

Brett

I'll ask my B in L what he runs on his RAM

In the mean time have you looked at these?

Cheers
Chimo
Have you looked at these? http://queenhouseshop.com/lt31570r17...121r-bsw-8ply/

[aussiebasser]

There are Kumho KL78's on that auction site for $292.00 each buy it now. Work out to be about $350 each delivered to you.

[bugman]

OK Not sure about that site. Every item I click on says - this page not found. Maybe a big index but can't back it up with products ?

[Giveitacrack]

Check out these in the link below. They are popular in the states. You may have to ring around to track them down. I have had them on a previous Rodeo/Dmax ute and they were good. These are made in the states as well.

http://www.herculestire.com/results.aspx?w=315&ar=70&d=17

[Chimo]

http://queenhouseshop.com/lt31570r17...121r-bsw-8ply/

[bugman]

Yeah had a look at those ones but at 8 ply they don't give me the weight rating I really need

[outwide1]

I should be able to get some NITTOS TERRA GRAPPLER which are an all terrian in a 285/75x17 which is at 859mm tall,your current tyre height is 872mm.
Look up wheeldemon.com.au and select tyres then brand NITTO.
The other option is a 37/12.5x17 as well.
Mick

[Dan5]

Goodyear MTR's Kevlar come in that size.............I have a set of spares for my 200 series.

Dan

[fishychrissy]

Have you tried tempetyres.com.au Mate?
Was looking for some 22s and they were at least $150 lower than my local tyre places per corner.
Cheers
Chris

[Chimo]

Hi Brett

B in Law got back to me re the tires. "the set of tires that I have on now are Goodyear Wranglers and have been on there for over 75,000 k so far and by the looks of them may last another 10 K or so which is good for a Ram truck of that size and hauling the trailer (30 ft two bedroom bath etc) as well"

I also have recently fitted HT Wranglers on my Patrol (didn't know about the B in Laws exploits then) and they are very quiet and comfortable cf to the AT that I took off still with 7 or 8 mm tread.

Goodyear's buy 3 get the 4th free is hard to beat except by another tyre mob doing the same deal and then they are only matching not beating it anyhoo.

Cheers
Chimo

[fishychrissy]

Gday Brett
Had a squiz at that site and they only have the BFG's you have currently.
Cheers
Chris

[Dan5]

Hankook Dynapro AT come in a 315 70 17 121 load and R speed.........meant to be good tyres the Hankook might be worth a look.

Dan

[bugman]

Gents
Just a quick follow up. I've been laid low for a while with health issues but have finally organised the tyres.
I ended up going with the local tyre shop - when you have a business in town you should support other local businesses.
He could arrange the same tyre as I have now - the BGF's in the same size - $490 each.
Keeping money in town.
Thanks for all the help and replies for ideas.
Brett