Tire Rotation Recommendations - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

4x4 (4WD)
Trim Level
Tradesman
Bighorn Lonestar
Laramie
Longhorn
Sport
Limited
REBEL
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can cause
unpredictable handling. You could lose control and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
●
Because of restricted traction device clearance
between tires and other suspension components,
it is important that only traction devices in good
condition are used. Broken devices can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if
noise occurs that could indicate device breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the device before
further use.
Axle
Rear
Rear
●
Install device as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8
km). Autosock traction devices do not require
retightening.
●
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
●
Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
●
Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
●
Observe the traction device manufacturer's
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use. Always
use the suggested operating speed of the device
manufacturer's if it is less than 30 mph (48
km/h).
●
Do not use traction devices on a compact spare
tire.
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Tire/Wheel Size
275/65R18
275/55R20
275/55R20
Not Chainable
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CAUTION!
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of
tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile
with aggressive tread designs such as those on all
season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help
to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels and
contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
For the proper maintenance intervals
More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The
reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be
corrected prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the "rearward cross"
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern
does not apply to some directional tires that must not
be reversed.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Snow Traction Device (Maximum Projec-
tion Beyond Tire Profile Or Equivalent)
S Class
S Class
R R
IRE OTATION ECOMMENDATIONS
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