After Pulling our new TT about 6000 miles we have decided that we really like the trailer set up and will keep it. It is a 2015 Flagstaff 831ress triple slide. I weighed it on the scale all loaded and ready to ride at GTW of 8200 lbs. I have towed this with my 2010 Ford f150 HD towing pkg and I am right at the GVW and near the GCVW.
So I found a good deal with many incentives and the Dodge family plan on a 2015 Ram 2500 st. It has a payload of 2375 lbs. It has an 11,200 tow capability and a combined tow capability of around 18,000. The power plant is the 5.7 Hemi VVT with the 6 speed transmission It has the snow chief group pkg. and a chrome appearance pkg. mostly a plain jane but a nice Radio, park assist, and rear back-up trailer brake control, tonneau cover, spray in bed liner, Bluetooth phone connect and wheel to wheel side steps. I really think this will pull my unit without problem. My F150 pulled it like a champ but the 5.4 aa little lacking. The Hemi is 390 HP and around 405 Torque.
Now for the little delima. The new truck has a wheel and tire upgrade and comes with the Firestone transforce 275/70 R18. I have Michelin LT/ms2 E rated 10 ply 275/65 R18 on my Ford. These are great tires with less than 7,000 miles on them I love this tire. The dealer will change the tires from th Ford to the New Ram at no charge if I desire. Not knowing anything about the Firestone I am wondering what to do. The Michelins have a 70,000 mile warranty. Any opinion on all of this.
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