So I have this 2013 Ram 4500. So far so good, awesome piece of equipment unless you have spend the first 10,000 miles in the Midwest in a winter hell. It came with the Continental 225/70R19.5 tires and I have to say, these tires suck in snow. Weighing in at nearly 14,000 lbs it's hard to believe that in 6 inches of snow this thing is like driving a skateboard. I've spent half my life driving in some of the worst conditions since I am originally from Western New York, the "snow belt". Out of all of the vehicles I have owned this truck is the worst handling creature, mainly due to the awful tires.
Any of you out there running 19.5's and know of a good mud and snow tire? I've searched the web and find some Michelin's, Toyo's but most say they are "drive tires only". Since I have a 4 wheel drive it seems senseless to put good tires on the rear with highway tread on the front. I don't haul up and down the highway as it seems the tire manufacturers think that is all these tires/trucks are used for.
Any of you have experience in mud and snow with a recommended 19.5 inch tire? Pretty slim pickin's out there from what I've seen.
since your truck is a 4wd you prob get away with running a drive type tire on the front. When they start to cup and wear funny you can switch them to the front. IF your truck has the continentals on them from the factory i feel sorry for you those things SUCK.
If you're having a hell of a time in the snow and ice more than the mud i would give the michelin xds2 a shot. the sipeing really helps on ice and snow. Mud tires are pretty much usless on ice, the sipes help grab what little traction is to be had.