In the archives for this news group and other places I have be able to track
down that I can have a P75/245 R16 <Stock> tires, P75/265 R16 or P75/285 R16
on my stock rims. I have found that it will alter both the shift points of
my MANUAL transmission and alter the accuracy of my speedometer.  The larger
tire will also give me less torque from a dead stop, and will give me
slightly  better mileage. I have a Dodge Ram 1500, 5.2l (318) with a 5 speed
manual. I can EASILY smoke the tires so having less torque is not a issue
either. The problem that I am trying to solve is poor proformance on wet
roads. I live in Las Vegas, NV, and when it rains the baked in oil and junk
on the road give me very poor traction both in starting, and stoping. Of the
3 sizes which will have the least impact on dry (90% of my driving time) but
increase the the grip on the wet roads?  I need new tires anyway, and I am
stuck on what to get.  I know that the brand/tread design/type of tire,
along with 300lbs of weight in the back will help the traction issue probaly
more then the size of the tires. The only down side I can find to wider
tires is more a tendancy to hydroplane, but I can control that with cautious
driving in flooded areas, and more expensive for the larger sizes.  When I
walk into a tire tire store what should I get size wise? Any suggesions are
greatly appreicated, Thanks!

Paul
2001 Dodge Ram 5.2, 2x4 SLT Laramine with 5 speed manual.
I am gonna keep it for a LONG time, unless gas goes over $10.00 per gal.:(

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