RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star Tires

RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star uses three tire sizes across the 2013 through 2016 model years: 235/80R17 on 17-inch wheels, 275/70R18 on 18-inch wheels, and 285/60R20 on 20-inch wheels. All three sizes appear across the full year range, which means the correct tire is determined by wheel package rather than by year alone.

The practical takeaway is simple: check the wheel diameter on the truck before focusing on width or sidewall height. If the truck wears 17-inch wheels, stay with 235/80R17; if it has 18-inch wheels, use 275/70R18; and if it has 20-inch wheels, use 285/60R20.

A 2014 RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star has three tire sizes listed because that model year was offered with multiple wheel diameters. The split is a rim-diameter split, with fitments covering 17-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch wheels rather than one tire size shared across every truck.

That means the model year by itself is not enough to pick a tire. Look at the truck's current wheel size, verify that the wheels are the correct ones for the truck's configuration, and then match the tire size to that wheel diameter instead of assuming all 2014 trucks used the same fitment.

RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star uses 17-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch rim diameters within the 2013 to 2016 range covered here. The 235/80R17 size belongs to a 17-inch wheel, 275/70R18 belongs to an 18-inch wheel, and 285/60R20 belongs to a 20-inch wheel.

Because those diameters overlap across the same model years, the wheel itself is the deciding factor. Read the size on the sidewall currently fitted, measure the wheel if needed, and confirm you are replacing like with like before choosing a tire for a RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star.

A 2015 RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star can use 235/80R17, 275/70R18, or 285/60R20, depending on which wheels are fitted to the truck. The model year does not narrow it down further because all three fitments appear in that same year range.

Start by checking the sidewall on the existing tires and confirming the wheel diameter. If the truck has replacement wheels, compare the current setup with the truck's intended use so the tire size matches the actual wheel package rather than an assumption tied only to the 2015 model year.

The available RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star products here include two sidewall styles: RWL and RBL. The 275/70R18 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is listed with RWL, while the 235/80R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is listed with RBL.

Sidewall style affects appearance more than basic fitment, but it still matters on a truck where owners may want either a more traditional black sidewall or a raised white letter look. Once the correct size and wheel diameter are confirmed, sidewall style becomes part of how you want the truck to present.

The available RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star products in this range are from BFGoodrich. The listed products for the covered sizes are both part of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 line.

Brand matters most after the fitment basics are settled. First identify whether your truck needs the 17-inch or 18-inch size covered here, then compare the available BFGoodrich option against your truck's use, whether that is towing, general road driving, or a more aggressive all-terrain appearance.

A RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star should be stored on a clean, dry surface away from direct sunlight, electric motors, ozone sources, and standing moisture. Keep the tires inflated to an appropriate pressure for storage and avoid letting the full weight of the truck sit in one position for very long periods.

For a truck that is driven infrequently, moving it periodically helps reduce flat spotting and stress in one contact patch. If the truck will sit for an extended season, clean the tires first, keep the storage area cool and shaded, and inspect the sidewalls before returning the truck to regular road use.

Tires on a RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star should be inspected before any long drive and at regular intervals even when the truck is used lightly. Look for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, punctures, weathering, embedded debris, and any sign that the tire has been overloaded or underinflated.

Heavy-duty pickups place substantial demand on tires, especially when towing or carrying weight. A routine inspection schedule helps catch issues before they become failures, and it is especially important to verify inflation, tread condition, and load condition any time the truck's use changes from light cruising to work duty.

Tires on a RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star should be replaced when they show age-related cracking, sidewall damage, impact breaks, irregular wear, or any structural concern even if the tread depth still looks serviceable. Tread alone is not a full measure of tire health on a heavy-duty truck.

Collector use and low annual mileage can make old tires look better than they actually are. If the truck has spent long periods parked, have the tires evaluated closely before trusting them for towing, highway use, or hot-weather driving, since age and storage conditions can matter as much as miles traveled.

The listed RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star products are modern radial truck tires intended for road use when they are matched to the correct wheel diameter and used within their load and pressure limits. Safe use depends on proper size selection, sound wheel condition, correct inflation, and the overall mechanical condition of the truck.

The most important safety step is choosing the tire that matches the truck's actual 17-inch or 18-inch wheel package covered here. After that, check tire age, inspect for damage, and make sure the truck's suspension, steering, and brake systems are ready for the kind of driving the truck will actually see.

Before driving a RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star, check tire pressure, visible tread and sidewall condition, wheel fasteners, and any sign of uneven wear or impact damage. Confirm that all four tires are the correct size for the wheel diameter fitted to the truck and that the spare, if carried, is also appropriate.

A one-ton truck can mask tire problems until it is under load, so a quick walk-around matters. If the truck is used for hauling or towing, pay special attention to inflation and load condition before departure, since those two factors have a direct effect on heat buildup, stability, and braking behavior.

Appropriate speed for a RAM Trucks 3500 Lone Star depends on the condition, size, load state, and service rating of the tires fitted, not simply on the truck model. Even with modern radial tires, speed should be kept sensible for the truck's weight, wheel package, and whether it is running empty or carrying a load.

For real-world use, the safest approach is to stay within the tire's service limitations and avoid sustained high-speed operation when the truck is heavily loaded, recently parked for a long period, or running older tires. Heavy-duty pickups place serious demand on tires, so speed choices should always reflect load, heat, and condition.