2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Tire Size
The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Dodge Ram 2500 SLT tire size.
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LT265/70R17/E 121
Simplified Size: 265-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT is LT265/70R17/E 121R. A color-coded explanation of the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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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.
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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. |