Affordable Winter Wheels Setup: Ram 2363

[SSteveEV]

I'm talking about markings on the barrel 'under the tire'. Mine had bunch but I didn't get photos and suspect they'll be gone following powder coating.

Here are the only markings I found. Will look closer when I clean them up. Seems like a build date, QC mark, and no idea what the etched one is.

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[SSteveEV]

Was it wrong to use my station wagon for this pickup? ?

 

[camaroz1985]

These also make great "affordable offroad wheels".

I felt much less upset when I rinsed off the mud and found this on my $200 set of wheels ($600 with the optional powder coating) than I would have if they were a $4300 or $5300 set of Rivian wheels.
Left front

Left rear

 

[oskeei]

I used our half ton. I think at first he thpught it was dorvtge pickup. He had n9 i

These also make great "affordable offroad wheels".

I felt much less upset when I rinsed off the mud and found this on my $200 set of wheels ($600 with the optional powder coating) than I would have if they were a $4300 or $5300 set of Rivian wheels.
Left front

Left rear

Be careful with off-roading, I think the group is still trying to figure out what the wheel weight rating is. From my research, I saw that cracking is always a concern for cast aluminum wheels, but I just have a feeling the what ever the load rating is, it doesn't give us a lot of cushion from our Rivians really need.

Need to look at cracking at the hub center on the inside and outside as I guess unlike forged wheels, the cast wheel just crack when under too much pressure (over torquing, overloaded, age, etc.). With how much truck the wheels are on, hate to hear a story of someone's 2363 wheels just come to pieces while driving. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Riviot]

Was it wrong to use my station wagon for this pickup? ?

 

[nelw]

I’ve got a set of 2363s ready for new tires. Any tips on how to get the Dodge Ram center caps out? Looks like there’s a metal ring to remove. Just pry it out? Do I have to remove the metal ring first?

 

[Riviot]

I’ve got a set of 2363s ready for new tires. Any tips on how to get the Dodge Ram center caps out? Looks like there’s a metal ring to remove. Just pry it out? Do I have to remove the metal ring first?

If you aren't keeping, bash it from the inside with a screwdriver and a mallet. Pops right out.

 

[shamoo]

I still have my Ram wheels sitting on the side of my yard waiting for some tires.

Been browsing for some used tires on FB Marketplace since I'm going to be using these maybe 3-4 times a year for less than 500 miles. Figure I might get something "fun".

What tire in a 275/65/20 (or should I do 275/60/20?) should I get that looks the most aggressive with the chunkiest tread that you can also see from the side? Of course one with an acceptable load index.

Goal is for 1-2 drives to the ski resorts and <5 off road adventures on easy trails that any 4x4 with enough clearance can do. I live in Southern California.

 

[oskeei]

I still have my Ram wheels sitting on the side of my yard waiting for some tires.

What tire in a 275/65/20 (or should I do 275/60/20?) should I get that looks the most aggressive with the chunkiest tread that you can also see from the side? Of course one with an acceptable load index.

Goal is for 1-2 drives to the ski resorts and <5 off road adventures on easy trails that any 4x4 with enough clearance can do. I live in Southern California.

KO2 or KO3? If you are only using it for one-offs, I don't think it matter which size you get 65 or 60. If your "normal" tires are 21" or 22", the 60's will match the radius of your tires.

 

[Riviot]

I still have my Ram wheels sitting on the side of my yard waiting for some tires.

Can you post pics of the inside like the ones above? I wonder if we can find the load rating.

Perhaps 1319 is 1319kg... 2900lb?! I would really love to stick that in someone's face ?

 

[SSteveEV]

Can you post pics of the inside like the ones above? I wonder if we can find the load rating.

Perhaps 1319 is 1319kg... 2900lb?! I would really love to stick that in someone's face ?

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[shamoo]

Can you post pics of the inside like the ones above? I wonder if we can find the load rating.

Perhaps 1319 is 1319kg... 2900lb?! I would really love to stick that in someone's face ?

Just checked a couple of mine and they are pretty dirty inside so nothing to really see unfortunately.

 

[zefram47]

Finally installed my RAM wheels with the Blizzak LTs. Even in Standard height I'm noticing some rubbing on large bumps. In low it's basically underivable because it bottoms out on bumps. Disappointed. I will say I'm amazed how much quieter the truck is with the Blizzaks vs the Pirelli all-terrains, though there is some odd low frequency rumbling under regen braking...I assume from all the siping on the tread blocks.

 

[Riviot]

Finally installed my RAM wheels with the Blizzak LTs. Even in Standard height I'm noticing some rubbing on large bumps. In low it's basically underivable because it bottoms out on bumps. Disappointed. I will say I'm amazed how much quieter the truck is with the Blizzaks vs the Pirelli all-terrains, though there is some odd low frequency rumbling under regen braking...I assume from all the siping on the tread blocks.

What size tires? That's so odd, I have zero rubbing with 275/60/20 ATs even in low. I forgot I had different tires/wheels on the other day and had to pull a fast one on a jerk, so I threw it in sport and zipped out.

 

[nelw]

I don’t have any pics on me at the moment but I just put on 275/60/20 Michelin Xice Snow SUVS and they seriously poke out!

Are these particular winters known for having very chubby sidewalls? Cuz I can clearly see them rolling in the side mirrors when I’m driving (which is a cool sight anyways)

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