After about 2000 miles on this trip I'm running down the road at about 67 or so, and suddenly there is a vibration that feels like I threw a tire weight in the front. At first I thought it was just the highway, but after many miles of different road conditions it is still there. It happens between 67 and 70 or a little higher. I checked the wheels for shiny spots where weights might have been... nothing missing.I checked Ram web sites and found quite a few articles from other Ram owners... of course, lots of parts replaced, no resolution.My question: Has anyone had the same experience?If you've had a similar experience... how did you fix the problem?I will get it out on the highway tomorrow without the fiver and see if it does the same without my 17,000 or so lbs. of enjoyment dragging behind.2015 Ram, dually. 4x4

When you check those tire weights-check your tires as well. Make sure your tires aren't coming apart. Check for budges or tread separation. Check the age of the tires. A family member driving a Ford F350 felt similar vibration before his front left tire blew apart and nearly wrecked the rig.

Have you taken said tire for a balance? It might be a weight missing or could possibly be a belt shifted. My brother had a similar issue and turned out a belt had shifted which caused the vibration. His TV 2013 gmc Yukon 4x4 just a thought

Thx. I'll look closer. Appreciate all advice

I would change the tires front to back and see what happens there. You should feel the vibration differently. If you don't, I was told to drive under power where the vibration is, then shift into neutral. If the vibration lessens it could be the drive shaft. I have had different sets of wheels and tires on mine, and am now convinced it is the driveshaft... but mine is around 45 mph.

if the vibration is in the seat it is the rear tires if you feel it in the wheel it is the front tires. good chance tire is starting to seperate

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Grit_dog
Navigator II
Dec 15, 2017
Lar's wrote:
Followup: It turned out to be tire seperation, not the RF that I spent an hour changing, but the left front. It was so well conceiled and so general of a bounce that I couldn't pick out the problem... my bad. I've never had a tire seperate. So, changed out all tires as I was concerned that if one went, the Nexen's might all go... probably another mistake on my part, but done nonetheless.

Called it. Glad it was an easy fix. Those tires are junk.
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 15, 2017
Was going with Michelin's because of the FMCA program on tires, but after much talk with the owner of Firebird Tire in Phoenix I put Firestone's on. Don't know but Bridgestone and Firestone seem to be right up there with some of the Japanese makes which also have good reputations.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Dec 13, 2017
Lar's wrote:
Followup: It turned out to be tire seperation, not the RF that I spent an hour changing, but the left front. It was so well conceiled and so general of a bounce that I couldn't pick out the problem... my bad. I've never had a tire seperate. So, changed out all tires as I was concerned that if one went, the Nexen's might all go... probably another mistake on my part, but done nonetheless.

Glad it was a simple fix, what did you replace the Nexen’s with?
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 13, 2017
Followup: It turned out to be tire seperation, not the RF that I spent an hour changing, but the left front. It was so well conceiled and so general of a bounce that I couldn't pick out the problem... my bad. I've never had a tire seperate. So, changed out all tires as I was concerned that if one went, the Nexen's might all go... probably another mistake on my part, but done nonetheless.
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 08, 2017
Oh were a fix that easy.

Thx for the info
Edd505
Explorer
Dec 08, 2017
I had an F250 with front vibration, tire shop tightened wheel bearings, vibration gone.
Wild_Card
Explorer
Dec 08, 2017
Lar's wrote:
OK, so I have the same vibration even after putting the spare on the front. Now Ram service "thinks" its one of the tires, or more. Tire dealers say I've about fulfilled the life of those Nexen's at 27K.

Thinking of just biting the bullet and switching to Michelins. Any suggestions on tires?

You done good. My Nexxens blew belts in 3 tires in 1 trip with 20k.

Toyo or Nito tires.

Michelins are not as good as they once were.
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 07, 2017
OK, so I have the same vibration even after putting the spare on the front. Now Ram service "thinks" its one of the tires, or more. Tire dealers say I've about fulfilled the life of those Nexen's at 27K.

Thinking of just biting the bullet and switching to Michelins. Any suggestions on tires?
Lar_s
Explorer
Dec 03, 2017
Well, after going through all the trouble of putting the spare on just in case the RF tire wanted to blow, the vibration is still there.... felt like 170 pages of miles to my current destination. I'll be in touch with dealership tomorrow to see what they have for recommendations.

Thx for all your help
FishOnOne
Nomad
Dec 02, 2017
Common problem....

There's a 170 page thread at the cumminsforum on this topic. You may want to spend some time reading as some solutions have been posted.

Good luck....

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