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12-19-2016, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master 
Tavares
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Originally Posted by trigal
Just got 2017 ram 2500 big (C)!! Just curious about tire pressure. Door says front 65psi, rear 80psi. Firestone stock tires. Any ideas??
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I have 26k miles on my 2016 Ram 2500 CTD with the 20" Firestone T/As. I run them at 65/80 front/rear, as per the owner's manual.
My tread is down to around 7-8mm all around, with one tire rotation that took place in Oregon at the first oil change six months ago.
Ride is firm but I like it that way.
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12-19-2016, 12:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Celebration
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 51
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Thanks TheDuke!
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12-19-2016, 12:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 618
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Duke --- Nice ride. I, too, went from a Ford to a Ram, now a 2500 diesel. When I win the lottery, I'll upgrade to a 3500. Meantime, I want to ask you about the Aisin trans. My reading reviews leaves me concluding that upgrade is overkill for pulling a travel trailer. What was your reason for ordering it?
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"Aurum": 2018 Ram/Cummins 3500
"Argentum": 2016 AS FC 27 FB
RIP "BigDog": M Harlequin Great Dane, 150 lb
"St. Rocco": M Black Great Dane, 150 lb
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12-19-2016, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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Originally Posted by SpletKay06
Nice truck man. One of the mods I would recommend is Michelin defender Ltx it's one of the few tires available in the stock size and a huge improvement over the stock Firestones.
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They can be special ordered with Michelins....
Larry
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12-19-2016, 12:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
The Beautiful Mountains Of Southwest
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 228
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Overkill??
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Originally Posted by Rgentum
Duke --- Nice ride. I, too, went from a Ford to a Ram, now a 2500 diesel. When I win the lottery, I'll upgrade to a 3500. Meantime, I want to ask you about the Aisin trans. My reading reviews leaves me concluding that upgrade is overkill for pulling a travel trailer. What was your reason for ordering it?
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 Rgentum, The word "overkill" does not exist in my world! The reason for the Aisin is plain and simple. 100 ft.lbs of torque! That is the only combo that you can get the HO Cummins with 900 ft.lbs of torque. Also only available in the 3500. Heavier drivetrain, from front to back! If you are happy with 800 then don't get the Aisin? I have never said, nor will I ever say, that any vehicle has too much power! I am going to buy the first truck that hits the "magical number" of 1000 ft.lbs of torque! In my earlier life, there was one thing that I was taught and learned early on, always bring enough gun to a gunfight! Had I not, I might not be typing this post right now? I simply don't believe in "overkill!" Not trying to be a smart - a$$, this is just the way I think. I have never bought something better than I needed and been disappointed, I have however bought a few inferior things and been disappointed! Those were lessons that I quickly learned and have not forgotten in my soon to be 57 years on Gods earth. 
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12-19-2016, 12:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
The Beautiful Mountains Of Southwest
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 228
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Nope!
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Originally Posted by Larry C
They can be special ordered with Michelins....
Larry
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No! Ram is only using Firestoneds, on single rear wheels. Nexen on duallys. You would have to make that part of the deal, as did I.
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12-19-2016, 01:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cohasset
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 35
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Nice
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12-19-2016, 01:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Temple
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 286
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Pulling machine! You are going to love this truck - I like the interior, its a awesome color.
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2014 Flying Cloud 25FB
2018 Ram 2500; Cummins
Blue Ox WDH
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12-19-2016, 03:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 25' Tradewind
anderson
, South carolina
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 37
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Tire pressure
Michelin has available to post tire pressure based on weight loading.with an empty truck you can go down to 45 to 50 pounds. Much better ride. Have 265-75-16 E on my Dodge 2500 and changed tires
At 72,000 miles. Still perfect tires but age was at the high edge. Toaster Bob C
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12-19-2016, 07:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' Flying Cloud
Hillsborito
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 68
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I'm sooooooo jealous of you all ram owners :P
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12-19-2016, 07:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Gerry nice truck!
I obviously approve!!!
Bruce
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12-19-2016, 08:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
The Beautiful Mountains Of Southwest
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
Gerry nice truck!
I obviously approve!!!
Bruce
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lol!!! Gotta love that signature!
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12-21-2016, 09:48 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Goldenrod
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 17
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Beautiful Truck! I noticed you had a Leer cap, possibly a 100XQ? I'm about to order a 100XR for my 2500. How do you like your cap? Was the fit and finish satisfactory?
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12-22-2016, 04:08 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Celebration
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 51
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just picked up my 100XR yesterday for my 2500.
Looks real good, color near perfect.
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