3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only) Talk about Dodge/Cummins aftermarket products for third generation trucks here. Can include high-performance mods, or general accessories. THIS IS FOR THE 5.9L ONLY!

New rubber advice: 285/75R17 Nitto Dura G or 315/70R7 Firestone Destination AT

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-30-2011, 04:26 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
IlikeDodge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
New rubber advice: 285/75R17 Nitto Dura G or 315/70R7 Firestone Destination AT

Both would be in a 10 ply. The 315 would need a 9" rim, so I'd have to buy those and sell the OEs.

Any idea what I could get for the chrome OE rims?

Tires are about the same height.

Truck is an 07 4wd mega cab.

Tow a travel trailer a few times a year.

Will probably get a level kit, for sure if I go with the 315.

Any advice or experiences with either tire appreciated.
Old 07-30-2011, 11:15 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Adaminak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 616
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I've got the Firestones on my factory alloys. They're wearing great, winter traction (mostly ice up here) is much better than the BFG Rugged Trails, and the ride is smooth without feeling like it's wallowing all over the place. Off-road traction is much better as well, though I haven't had a chance to try it in really deep mud (and hope never to find out!)

I leveled my truck before I went with the 315s, but I did it by lowering the rear so it would still fit in my garage. Only slight contact on the lower control arm at full-lock, and that only happens in parking lots.

I gained mileage with the reduction in gearing by going to the taller tire, but in theory anyway, the 285s would be slightly better with lower rolling resistance.

I think if I was doing mostly highway driving I'd go with the DuraGrappler, but if I was planning for any off-road where it might get slick, I'd go with the Firestone.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trik396
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
91
07-03-2015 09:17 AM
hotdog68
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
12
04-02-2012 12:03 PM
200cs
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
6
11-04-2010 11:28 AM
Dieseljunkie
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
7
01-03-2010 08:27 AM
NVMike
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
3
11-26-2007 10:42 PM



Quick Reply: New rubber advice: 285/75R17 Nitto Dura G or 315/70R7 Firestone Destination AT



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:53 AM.