RAM Trucks 1500 Tires

RAM Trucks 1500 uses 10 listed tire sizes across 2011-2026: 265/70R17, 275/70R17, 245/70R17, 285/70R17, 275/60R20, 275/55R20, 275/65R18, 275/70R18, 325/65R18, and 285/45R22. The 17-inch sizes appear from 2011-2018, the 20-inch 275/60R20 appears from 2011-2018, the 22-inch 285/45R22 spans the full run, and the 18-inch sizes begin in 2019, with 325/65R18 joining in 2021.

That spread means the correct tire is tied to wheel diameter and configuration, not just the RAM Trucks 1500 name. Start with the actual wheel on the truck, then match the exact size to the year listing so you do not confuse an early 17-inch or 20-inch setup with a later 18-inch package.

On a RAM Trucks 1500, 285/45R22 means the tire is 285 millimeters wide, the sidewall height is 45 percent of that width, the R indicates radial construction, and the tire fits a 22-inch wheel. This size is listed from 2011 through 2026, making it the longest-running size in the group.

The practical takeaway is that the last number is the wheel diameter and must match the truck exactly. A RAM Trucks 1500 using 22-inch wheels cannot substitute a 17-inch, 18-inch, or 20-inch size without changing the wheel itself, so confirm the existing wheel before comparing tread or load ratings.

A 2012 RAM Trucks 1500 has four listed sizes because that model year spans multiple wheel and configuration choices. The year includes 245/70R17 and 265/70R17 on 17-inch wheels, 275/60R20 on 20-inch wheels, and 285/45R22 on 22-inch wheels, so the split is driven by wheel diameter rather than one universal tire package.

When a single year carries several sizes, the fastest way to sort it out is to inspect the wheel diameter first and then compare the tire size already on the truck. If the truck has been modified, check the wheel markings as well, because appearance upgrades can blur the line between original year-based choices.

RAM Trucks 1500 uses several rim diameters across this range. From 2011-2018, the listed wheel diameters are 17, 20, and 22 inches, while from 2019-2026 the listings shift to 18, 20, and 22 inches, with 22 inches continuing across the full production span covered here.

That 2019 change is the key fitment checkpoint for this page. If you are working with a 2019-up RAM Trucks 1500, do not assume an earlier 17-inch setup carries over, and if you are working with a 2011-2018 truck, verify whether it is on a 17-inch, 20-inch, or 22-inch wheel before choosing a tire.

A 2019 RAM Trucks 1500 can use 275/55R20, 275/65R18, 275/70R18, or 285/45R22, so the correct choice depends on the wheel package fitted to that truck. The presence of both 18-inch and 20-inch options in the same year means the model year alone is not enough to identify the tire.

Confirm the size in three places: the existing tire sidewall, the wheel diameter itself, and the vehicle's original tire information label if still present. Matching all three is the best way to avoid ordering a 20-inch tire for an 18-inch wheel or confusing the 22-inch option with the more common sizes.

The current RAM Trucks 1500 product listings here use RWL sidewall styling. RWL means raised white letters, and every listed BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 product in the available sizes carries that sidewall treatment.

Sidewall style matters if you want the truck to keep a particular visual character, especially on off-road-oriented or appearance-package builds. If your RAM Trucks 1500 already has a set look you want to preserve, compare the existing sidewall presentation before changing size or load range.

The current RAM Trucks 1500 products listed here come from one brand: BFGoodrich. The available products are centered on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 line in several of the listed 17-inch and 18-inch sizes.

Brand count is not the same thing as size coverage, so the key step is making sure your exact RAM Trucks 1500 size is represented first. After that, compare the available load rating, rim-width range, and intended use so the tire matches how the truck is equipped and driven.

The current RAM Trucks 1500 listings here show one tire series: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2. That means the available products are concentrated in a modern radial all-terrain pattern rather than being split among multiple construction families or specialty period-style series.

For a buyer, that simplifies the decision because the main variable is fitment rather than choosing among radically different tire technologies. Focus first on selecting the correct size, wheel diameter, and load capability for the specific RAM Trucks 1500 configuration, then decide whether the all-terrain look and use profile suit the truck.

A RAM Trucks 1500 stored on fitted tires should be kept in a cool, dry, dark environment with the tires clean and inflated to an appropriate maintenance pressure for storage. Long exposure to sunlight, ozone sources, standing moisture, and repeated heat cycling can age the rubber even when the truck is driven very little.

If the RAM Trucks 1500 will sit for extended periods, move it occasionally to change the tire contact patch or support it in a way that reduces flat-spotting risk. Collector-style care is still useful on newer trucks when they are low-mileage or seasonal-use vehicles, especially with larger wheel packages that can make pressure changes more noticeable.

Tires on a RAM Trucks 1500 should be visually checked before regular road use and inspected more closely at routine service intervals. Look for cracking, irregular wear, punctures, bulges, impact damage, and pressure loss, and compare wear patterns across all four corners because a truck can hide alignment or loading problems until the tires show them.

Inspection matters even more when the RAM Trucks 1500 has multiple possible size and load-range combinations, since the wrong inflation or wheel match can show up as unusual shoulder wear or center wear. If the truck tows, hauls, or spends time off pavement, shorten the inspection interval and pay close attention to sidewall condition.

A RAM Trucks 1500 tire should be replaced when age, cracking, impact damage, vibration, repeated air loss, or structural concerns appear, even if the tread still looks usable. Tread depth alone does not tell the full story, especially on trucks that see seasonal use, heavy loads, or long periods of storage.

Replacement decisions should reflect how the RAM Trucks 1500 is actually used, not just how much rubber remains. If the truck has sat for long stretches, has unknown tire age, or shows visible weathering, treat that as a stronger indicator than tread depth and have the tires evaluated before regular road driving.

The listed RAM Trucks 1500 products are modern radial truck tires, and when the correct size is matched to the correct wheel diameter and the tire is in sound condition, they are appropriate for normal road use. Safety depends on exact fitment, condition, inflation, load carrying demands, and whether the tire's rating matches how the truck is used.

A RAM Trucks 1500 with the wrong wheel diameter or an unsuitable load-rated tire can create problems even if the tire looks close in overall size. Before regular road driving, confirm the tire size, inspect the wheel and bead area, and make sure the chosen tire matches the truck's intended duty.

Before driving a RAM Trucks 1500, check inflation pressure, tread and sidewall condition, lug-nut security, and any signs of puncture or impact damage. Also confirm that all four road tires are the correct size for the wheel package, because this model range includes several 17-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch, and 22-inch combinations depending on year and configuration.

That basic walkaround is especially important on trucks that tow, sit for long periods, or have aftermarket wheel changes. If anything feels different once underway—pulling, vibration, steering heaviness, or unusual noise—stop and inspect the tires again before putting more miles on the RAM Trucks 1500.

A RAM Trucks 1500 should be driven at speeds appropriate to the installed tire's service description, inflation, load, and overall condition rather than by size alone. The available products here include different service descriptions and load capabilities, so the safe operating envelope depends on the exact tire mounted on the truck.

In practical terms, keep speed conservative whenever the RAM Trucks 1500 is heavily loaded, towing, operating in high heat, or running on older tires. If you are unsure about the age or exact rating of the tires on the truck, treat that uncertainty as a reason to slow down and inspect before extended highway use.