You guys are right about the torque low in the rpm range ,but to switch programs every time I go out is not what I see myself doing .

As for my tires ,this is what is on my truck now :BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A LT 265-70-R17 M/S

Are those good tires ?

Mine is a Canadian truck ,don,t know if Dodge put different tires than a U.S truck ?

I am thinking to go to 20 inch ,with 295-50 I hope that helps with getting a little more traction.

 

Your tires are what came stock on mine. I only had them for less than 3000 miles so i can't be the judge on them other than they definately don't hook very well even with just a stock motor. They are what you get from the factory with the "all-terrain tire option." Otherwise they come with the Michelin all-seasons (street tire). Your gonna need to upgrade in my opinion. How many miles on the truck?

 

Ive had 35" Toyo MT's ever since the truck was stock.

I never quite understood hhow people were saying they had serious traction issues with their smarty's. Well I dont. My truck hooks up all the tim, WOT in every gear, even when its wet out side.

My truck is no sloutch. I dynoed at 433HP and 831TQ with a slipping clutch. My mods are Smarty always on #7 or #9, MP8. and a Silverbullet.

I do have the ocassional loss of traction but its always expected. Never had a problem even with the stock turbo and Smarty on#9. Oh yeah I'm even lifted.

I reacently put my stock wheels and tires on to go drag race and yes they broke loose alot easier.

Just get your self a nice set of tires like myself and all your traction issues should go away unless you have 600+HP and then you may need some traction bars

 

Keep the fuel tank full (extra weight;diesel = 7 pounds per gallon), add 200-400 pounds to the bed. (rail road ties cut to length work great)

 

Concrete Bedliner...

Tony

 

Bighornram,my truck has 50K now on it,there is less than 1/4 inch left on the tires.

I like to buy a new set wheels in the near future.
I want something like 20 inch with 295-50 ,I like the srt 10 look,with the rims not sticking out the fenders,and silver powdercoat.

Anybody ideas about a set wheels/tires ?

 

My Dodge likes to slide a lot also in rain/wet conditions...heck, sometimes even in dry conditions. DC's Stock tires (bfg rugged trail) suck and i'm surprised nobody filed a lawsuit yet. Also, doesn't dodge do any testing before they decide on a tire? They just slap some on and hope they're good enough seems like.....

 

SRT-10 look ???

First off SRT-10's have 22's and low profile street tires that dont provide enough traction for a diesel.

2nd they're a lowered 2WD street truck.

Since you said 295 I'm guessing that you have a 4wd. I'm not to fond of the look of short tires on a 20" rim on a 4X4.

I think to get the look your going after you should just get a set of 20-22" rims and put some sort of street tire on it and possably lower 1" up front and remove the rear block, like some of the 3rd gen drag trucks

 

What goes fast - must slow down!!!!!!
More weight probably is not the best solution, get some new tires!!!!
BTW, I'm so glad it does'nt rain here!!!!!!

 

Come on bfgs aren't that bad. Michelins that come with some trucks are leading the POS tire race.

 

Do you have 4 wheel drive? I just used mine in the rain for the first time tonight, made a big difference in traffic. And I have no complaint about the BFGs either. They seem to work in the warmer climate.

 

I have 4x4 ,but can,t use it on the street when raining ,I feel like something is going to break if I use it ,unless I drive in a straith line.

sterling

 

I carry about 700 lbs of gravel in a crib between the rear wheels.
2 WD...stops the spining unless I really nail it in the rain and makes it driveable in winter with snow tires.

I never used to put weight in the back in the summer, but was passing some guy in the rain and barely touched the throtle and she was stepping out on me.

Michellis A/S tires....great for dry pavement....absolute crap for anything else.

 

On a motorcycle with big power control is all in the wrist SO educate your right foot or trade it off for a Ferd or Cheby.

 

I don't see why you need to use 4x4 in the rain, unless the roadway is known to be very greasy. I have used it in those situations but go back to 2WD afterwards. I don't think wet pavement gives you the necessary slipperyness to deal with the binding in turns.

Sterling, before you buy those neat steamroller tires, make sure the can carry the weight of the Cummins up front. My 4x4 weighs 4300 lbs on the front axle. I am not sure those cute little tires can handle the weight. I'd check on the wheel capacity while you're at it.

I've never complained about the BFG's that came with my truck - neither did that Chevy 4x4 guy who I had to pull out of the snow covered parking lot. 17" of snow.