whats the biggest tire i can put on my 96 ram 1500 sport 4x4?

33,365

Asked by Dan Dec 07, 2009 at 06:52 PM about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Car Customization

well the other day i went to my local adirondack tire looking for new tires i was looking for tires in the range of a 295/75 /16 but he told me the largest tire i could put on my rig before i had steering and suspension issues was a 265/75/16 and that any thing after that i would need a lift, so if some one could answer my question that would be awesome.

21 Answers

175

Well depending on how much clearance you have without rubbing, also its harder on your vehicles ball joints and front end by putting big tires on but I had a chevy 1500 with 2" lift and had 33x12.50x15 and never had a problem with ball joints and the where also deep dished rims, I think you would have to either suspension lift it of torsion bar cranked up and block the rear up 2-3"

6 people found this helpful.
33,365

well as every one with a 2nd gen ram 1500 knows, we all have obnoxiously large wheel wells, but i went to my local JD tire and talked to one of my buddies and he said hed let me try a set of 32s and that he garuntees that i wont have any rubbing issues, and as for it being harder on my front end i threw a dana 60 upfront instead of the stock 44 so im not very worried about any strength issues (cough cough no CV joints here) lol

20 people found this helpful.
80

I had a 99 with 305/70/16 on factory mags they rubbed a little bit on the lower control arm. If you pushed them out a little this would a non issue

8 people found this helpful.
160

My 96 4x4 1500 has 285/75/16 stock rims stock height no rubbing

16 people found this helpful.
420

I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 and I wanna put 305/70/16 on my stock 16 in rims. will it work?

42 people found this helpful.
110

CHECK OUT THIS GUY, HE'S ALWASY ANSWERING QUESTIONS LIKE YOURS REGARDING SECOND GENERATION DODGE RAMS ...... https://youtu.be/qCJmasaEE4k

11 people found this helpful.
360

I have a 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and I have 265/75R16 tires right now and I'm getting new rims and tires this weekend they are 275/60r20 tires will this cause any problems?

35 people found this helpful.
410

With a 94-01 dodge ram 4x4 doesnt matter if it's 1500 2500 or 3500 you can fit 285s on it which are equivalent to 33s and they won't rub or be to much stress on your ball joints, I currently have 33s on mine with no problems

41 people found this helpful.
280

I have a 96 dodge ram 1500 2wd. I'm really wandering what the biggest street tires I could fit on it with out any complications, wandering what size rims as well.

28 people found this helpful.
110

Can run some 22" rims on my 99 dodge ram 1500 2 wheel drive

11 people found this helpful.
40

I have 285/75/16 on my truck and they fit fine. I wouldn't go any bigger, but you'll definitely need bigger gears in your diff, I've lost so much power with the stock gears.

4 people found this helpful.
50

I have a 97 1500 and I put 315 on it but also have a 7" lift had the truck for about a yr with no problem except tire noise because they r Mt

5 people found this helpful.
30

Is it ok to put 31 x 10. 50 R 15 LT on a 2014 ram 1500

3 people found this helpful.
40

01 1500 with 4inch lift, got 35's on it, 315 75 16's No rub.

4 people found this helpful.
10

Just because they fit under the rig does not mean the speedo will read correct...

1 people found this helpful.
40

Ok I have a 2001 dodge ram 2wd I want to put 16x10s on she is all stock and I do not want to lift so what would be a good tire to get with no rub or lil to none ... any help would be appreciated

4 people found this helpful.
45

I have a 2001 dodge ram all stock tjat has 2019 dodge ram 1500 rims 275 60 20s they clear no problem and I think look pretty damn good but plan on going to a 305 65 20

4 people found this helpful.
50

Shoot, I have a 1995 1500 5.9 stock on 35/12.5r15 no rubbing and the speedo is off by 5 mph

5 people found this helpful.

I have 275/70/r 16s on my stock 94 dodge ram4x4 I have airbags in the rear it rubs a little bit I was curious as too 31x10.50 15s would be okay on my truck

20

99dodge 4×4 315/75/16 on stock rims I don't know if you can put a bigger tire on it or not

2 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 1,516 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $1,995.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1996 Dodge RAM 1500

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    19,840
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,170
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,710
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
5,939 Great Deals out of 125,186 listings starting at $1,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
1,846 Great Deals out of 63,125 listings starting at $3,795
Used Dodge RAM 2500
56 Great Deals out of 1,016 listings starting at $6,900
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,791 Great Deals out of 30,153 listings starting at $1,815
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,443 Great Deals out of 47,589 listings starting at $800
Used Ford Mustang
876 Great Deals out of 23,123 listings starting at $1,995
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,198 Great Deals out of 57,393 listings starting at $3,000

Used Cars for Sale

2010 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
19 Great Deals out of 224 listings starting at $3,995
2009 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 171 listings starting at $2,999
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
12 Great Deals out of 203 listings starting at $1,995
2007 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
12 Great Deals out of 165 listings starting at $3,900
2006 Dodge RAM 1500 For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 160 listings starting at $2,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.