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Re: '21 RAM Big Horn 3500 DRW CC/LB 4x4 with NEXEN Tire WOES!
PROBEM SOLVED: As a few members posted, an LT245/75R17E size tire will fit the 2021 RAM 3500 1-Ton dually. Was also able to find the tires I wanted all along in that size tire... the Michelin Defender LTX M/S and/or a Michelin LTX M/S2 tire. Bought a set of 6 Michelin LTX M/S2s from Tire Buyer dot com. These are the same tires I had on my previous Tow Vehicle (2011 RAM 2500 CC/LB 4x4). Hopefully this post will help someone else to DUMP the NEXEN tires and find a good Michelin Defender/LTX M/S2 set of replacement tires for a RAM 3500 DRW Tow vehicle. It was a costly lesson for me, but now I have 100% confidence in the tires to drive with peace of mind and comfort. Hard to put a price on that... THANKS to all for your inputs, even those with the snide comments. I won't bother with another 'silly' post or 'complain' on the forum again. Jack694Views0likes0CommentsRe: '21 RAM Big Horn 3500 DRW CC/LB 4x4 with NEXEN Tire WOES!
Yes, GOOGLE does provide many different manufactured tires in size LT235/80R17E. GOOGLE also provides a lot of links to Michelin tires in the same size. Problem is the only model Michelin tires in that size I can find in stock are the Energy Saver, LTX A/T2 and Agillis. Checked with lots of online tire stores and even called local shops, but NONE have the Michelin LTX M/S2 or Defender LTX M/S in stock. Therein lies my dilemma...326Views0likes0Comments'21 RAM Big Horn 3500 DRW CC/LB 4x4 with NEXEN Tire WOES!
Both OEM NEXEN front tires (LT235/80R17E) had to be replaced last week due to separation with only 11K miles since I purchased the truck FEB-21. Wish I had known (or researched) these POS tires before I signed on the dotted line or I would have insisted on Michelin Defenders I have always used in the past before I left the dealership. My bad... I have ZERO trust/faith in these NEXEN tires. Therefore, I am going to remove/replace these crappy tires this week. My problem is finding a Michelin Defender LTX M/S or Michelin LTX M/S2 in my OEM size tires (LT235/80R17E). Only Michelin tires I can find in my size are the LTX A/T2, Energy Saver, and Agillis???, none of which I really want to pay $2K for. I NEVER had so much as a flat tire in the the 20+ years I rode on Michelin Defender LT tires hauling RVs around the USA! Is there another SIZE TIRE that will fit on my 17" wheels so I can try and find a Michelin Defender LTX or LTX M/S set of tires? If not, looks like I will be buying new wheels also... Thanks in advance. Jack in North Florida, Retired River Life on the beautiful Suwannee River 2021 RAM Big Horn 3500 DRW CC/LB 4x4 2021 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 29RKS5.8KViews0likes40Comments
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