2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Tire Size

Your Dodge was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie.

Trim Options:

4x2 Mega Cab4x4 Mega Cab

LT265/70R17/E 121R

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie is LT265/70R17/E 121R.  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's tire size is shown below.

LT

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

121

This tire has a load index of 121, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 3190 pounds (1450 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

E

The mark of E denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating.  A load range of E means that the tire has a ply rating of 10.  Letters further along in the alphabet represent stronger tires that can sustain higher inflation pressures.  Tires with higher inflation pressures can carry heavier loads.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
R

This tire has a speed rating of R, which means 105 mph (170 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

4x2 Reg. Cab4x4 Quad Cab4x4 Reg. Cab

P265/70R17 113R

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie is P265/70R17 113R.  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

113

This tire has a load index of 113, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2530 pounds (1150 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
R

This tire has a speed rating of R, which means 105 mph (170 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

4x2 Quad Cab4x2 Reg. Cab4x4 Quad Cab4x4 Reg. Cab

P265/70R17 113S

Simplified Size:  265-70-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie is P265/70R17 113S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

113

This tire has a load index of 113, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2530 pounds (1150 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 185 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

20-Inch Rims

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie

 

The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's' tire size.

Trim Options:

4x2 Quad Cab4x2 Reg. Cab4x4 Quad Cab4x4 Reg. Cab

P275/60R20 114S

Simplified Size:  275-60-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie is P275/60R20 114S.  A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

114

This tire has a load index of 114, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2596 pounds (1180 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 165 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
S

This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.