Affordable Winter Wheels Setup: Ram 2363

[SSteveEV]

Are these blue ones??

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1083050473040010/

Sponsored

 

[TollKeeper]

Are these blue ones??

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1083050473040010/

Looks right to me...

 

[SSteveEV]

Looks right to me...

Same thought, I sourced silver ones with the right part number and they look identical.
The blue ones just make me laugh. Wish they had photos of all 4 not just one. No idea which R1 color would be the best match for that. Probably yellow since in Michigan.

 

[TollKeeper]

If your in Michigan... Cant you get Rust paint?

 

[SSteveEV]

If your in Michigan... Cant you get Rust paint?

Not following that question, is that a specific paint?

 

[Riviot]

Are these blue ones??

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1083050473040010/

DIBS

 

[Riviot]

Alright, I try really hard not to curse on here despite having the literal mouth of a sailor, but... I FUCKING LOVE MY TIRES AND WHEELS! THEY ARE MY FAVORITE PART OF THE TRUCK NOW!

The wheel overhang is just slight enough to give it a nice power-squat look without some ridiculously wide offset. They look so much cleaner and smoother than any of the stock wheels. The Wildpeak AT3W chomps down onto everything it touches on-road and off, but it's also really smooth on-road. I have way more confidence driving with these than the Pirelli ATs in all conditions, even snow.

I couldn't help but take them on a boondoggle after work today. It was so invigorating rallying 50+ down the forest road and having no sway! I cruised up to Mt Washington in no time flat and sailed through the crunchy ice with ease.

I also picked up another 2363 set today for $225 and got a Pirelli AS+3 set for $800 yesterday, so I'm doing it all over again! The satin black looks so good, I'm tempted to try another shade or finish but think I'll be disappointed in anything else. Thoughts?

 

[Riviot]

I forgot to mention range impact. It's been some really wet and cool varying weather here so not sure how accurate the numbers are.

Commute: All Purpose / Standard / Stiff
AS+3 on stock 20" staples: 2.37 mi/kWh
AT3W on Ram 2363: 2.06 mi/kWh

I don't remember my Pirelli AT figures but I think it's about the same. 13% range loss? Totally worth it.

 

[SSteveEV]

I forgot to mention range impact. It's been some really wet and cool varying weather here so not sure how accurate the numbers are.

Commute: All Purpose / Standard / Stiff
AS+3 on stock 20" staples: 2.37 mi/kWh
AT3W on Ram 2363: 2.06 mi/kWh

I don't remember my Pirelli AT figures but I think it's about the same. 13% range loss? Totally worth it.

Looking forward to your efficiency comparison between AS3+ on staples and Rams.

 

[WSea]

Alright, I try really hard not to curse on here despite having the literal mouth of a sailor, but... I FUCKING LOVE MY TIRES AND WHEELS! THEY ARE MY FAVORITE PART OF THE TRUCK NOW!

The wheel overhang is just slight enough to give it a nice power-squat look without some ridiculously wide offset. They look so much cleaner and smoother than any of the stock wheels. The Wildpeak AT3W chomps down onto everything it touches on-road and off, but it's also really smooth on-road. I have way more confidence driving with these than the Pirelli ATs in all conditions, even snow.

I couldn't help but take them on a boondoggle after work today. It was so invigorating rallying 50+ down the forest road and having no sway! I cruised up to Mt Washington in no time flat and sailed through the crunchy ice with ease.

I also picked up another 2363 set today for $225 and got a Pirelli AS+3 set for $800 yesterday, so I'm doing it all over again! The satin black looks so good, I'm tempted to try another shade or finish but think I'll be disappointed in anything else. Thoughts?

2419?

 

[Riviot]

2419?

You know it! We stomp around the 24s and 23s all the time with hikes and mushroom hunting.

I've got some buddies wanting to cross from 23 to 22 for Wynoochee Lake Friday, have you done that way before?

 

[TollKeeper]

Not following that question, is that a specific paint?

It was a joke, since things seem to rust so fast in Michigan.

 

[SSteveEV]

It was a joke, since things seem to rust so fast in Michigan.

Ah yes, on account of our salty lakes!

 

[zefram47]

The Wildpeak AT3W chomps down onto everything it touches on-road and off, but it's also really smooth on-road. I have way more confidence driving with these than the Pirelli ATs in all conditions, even snow.

I forgot to mention range impact. It's been some really wet and cool varying weather here so not sure how accurate the numbers are.

Commute: All Purpose / Standard / Stiff
AS+3 on stock 20" staples: 2.37 mi/kWh
AT3W on Ram 2363: 2.06 mi/kWh

I don't remember my Pirelli AT figures but I think it's about the same. 13% range loss? Totally worth it.

You'd be amazed at how much better an actual winter tire would be. I ran the AT3W on my 4Runner from 2016 until I got the Rivian and was shocked at how awful braking on hard pack snow was. They did amazingly well off-road though and were plenty competent on a dry road. As they age, they'll turn into hockey pucks and wet traction *really* suffers. But on a Rivian I suspect they won't last long enough to get to that point. My 4Runner was not a daily driver, so 40k miles took 6 years. I sucked it up and bought a used set of Blizzak LT from a forum member that I'm going to run this winter and can't wait to see how they do.

 

[Riviot]

You'd be amazed at how much better an actual winter tire would be. I ran the AT3W on my 4Runner from 2016 until I got the Rivian and was shocked at how awful braking on hard pack snow was. They did amazingly well off-road though and were plenty competent on a dry road. As they age, they'll turn into hockey pucks and wet traction *really* suffers. But on a Rivian I suspect they won't last long enough to get to that point. My 4Runner was not a daily driver, so 40k miles took 6 years. I sucked it up and bought a used set of Blizzak LT from a forum member that I'm going to run this winter and can't wait to see how they do.

I considered true winter tires, but we don't get a true winter in the PNW lowlands. The most I see is the holiday road trip to MT or weekend trips up the mountains to ski.

Sponsored