I have a 2016 Ram 3500 LB SRW CTD that is stock (suspension, tires, etc). The truck carries my Northern Lite truck camper (around 4000 lb total payload) around half the time. With the stock setup, the truck is slightly nose up such that I sometimes get flashed at night (it's not that bad, but could be better if I was picky).I hate the stock Firestone tires (boring, narrow) but they performed ok on road and seemed fine on snowy roads. That said, I want something a bit more aggressive looking and wider in an AT for my next set. I have been told by tire shops that I can fit 34x12 on stock rims without issue. If I want wider (35x12.5), it would require rims and should add front leveling. If I do that, I'd need air bags too.Anyone with a similar setup want to recommend a setup? If leveling and air make a huge improvement to the ride quality, I'd rather get it done now to open tire options. I don't think going to 35's over 34's would make as much difference as the width.Thoughts?

Whatever you get, watch the date code on the sidewall.

Why? New tires are current date code and should last for longer than the milage? Is there a retailer selling old stock?

“...is slightly nose up such that I sometimes get flashed at night...”“It’s not that bad” because YOU aren’t driving into YOUR lights?

Toyo that has high capacity 18s. I’d look for those.LT285/75R18 Toyo AT II 4080@80psi

I hope you are familiar with the idea, that bigger tires, raised suspension magnify vehicle sway, what is common problem with TC even on standart trucks?My dually come with Michelins. They are highway tires, so not exactly what you are looking for, but very comfortable tires and after 30k miles still look pretty new.And as pointed, check the manufactured date and don't pay full prices for tires who waited for you a year on shop shelf.

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frusteri4
Explorer
Nov 02, 2019
Hello OP, what gear ratio do you have. Power will be down with tall tires. Also I added a 2" block I the rear, get rid of the sag.
bkenobi
Explorer
Oct 30, 2019
FWIW, I installed Firestone air bags instead of stable loads and then went with open range 295/70R18 tires. Only problem I had was the bay was too short to back the truck out of. After dumping air i was good though.
Boondocking2019
Explorer
Oct 29, 2019
996Pilot wrote:
Cooper Discoverer LT295/70R18 will fit on the stock RAM 18" rim and are rated for 4080# each.

Exactly the Tire I just bought along with the Method 305 NV Heavy Duty Rims with a 4500 weight capacity per wheel. Expensive upgrade? Very much so, overkill for a F350 SRW hauling 4000 lb Camper? No at least not in my opinion.
JW2
Explorer
Oct 29, 2019
Specta:

How are those Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tires working out for you?
WyoBull
Explorer
Sep 04, 2019
Last week I put new tires on my truck. I put on Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx in 275/70R18 which is the stock size on my 2017 F350. I really like the tread design. They consider it a hybrid meaning it is between an all terrain and a mud terrain.
bkenobi
Explorer
Sep 04, 2019
I can create a new topic if this gets no response, but has anyone installed stable loads on a SRW Ram 3500? The fron on mine has ~1" gap, but the back is much less. I can't fit The bolt in the front let alone the back. I'm sure I could jack the truck up so the axle pulls down on the spring pack or use a pry bar to open the gap. But, if the gap is that small in the back, will I be able to get a single wedge in at all?!
Grit_dog
Navigator
Aug 27, 2019
Kayteg1 wrote:
Drilling hardened steel is not that hard if you follow simple rules
-industrial drill bit sharpened at wide ange
-low speed, high torque drill
-lot of cooling fluid
-good and steady pushing force
Lot of guys put the bit in high-speed drill and wobble that during the drilling.
All that does is dull the bit.

But it sucks upside down under your truck, by hand.
Scratch the cooling fluid when drilling upside down too.
Careful use of a floor jack as an ad-hoc drill press helps though.
bkenobi
Explorer
Aug 27, 2019
So after looking closely, my springs are pre-drilled. They have rubber plugs that should be removable and, a cording to TorkLift, makes it possible to easily install the A7310 system. I'm planning on picking up a set tomorrow so I can install next week. They are pretty inexpensive due to DIY install and no downside that I can see. Worst case, I still need air bags.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Aug 26, 2019
Drilling hardened steel is not that hard if you follow simple rules
-industrial drill bit sharpened at wide ange
-low speed, high torque drill
-lot of cooling fluid
-good and steady pushing force
Lot of guys put the bit in high-speed drill and wobble that during the drilling.
All that does is dull the bit.
996Pilot
Explorer
Aug 26, 2019
Cooper Discoverer LT295/70R18 will fit on the stock RAM 18" rim and are rated for 4080# each.