2012 RAM 2500 Tire Size
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2012 RAM 2500 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 2012 RAM 2500.
Trim Options:
ST 4x2ST 4x4
LT245/70R17/E 119
Simplified Size: 245-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2012 RAM 2500 is LT245/70R17/E 119R. A color-coded explanation of the 2012 RAM 2500's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
119 | This tire has a load index of 119, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2992 pounds (1360 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 171 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. |
Trim Options:
Laramie 4x2Laramie 4x4Laramie Longhorn 4x2Laramie Longhorn 4x4Outdoorsman 4x2Outdoorsman 4x4SLT 4x2SLT 4x4
LT265/70R17/E 121
Simplified Size: 265-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2012 RAM 2500 is LT265/70R17/E 121R. A color-coded explanation of the 2012 RAM 2500'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. |
Trim Options:
Power Wagon
LT285/70R17/D 121
Simplified Size: 285-70-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2012 RAM 2500 is LT285/70R17/D 121R. A color-coded explanation of the 2012 RAM 2500's tire size is shown below.
LT | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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285 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 285 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. | ||||||
D | The mark of D denotes your tire's load range, or ply rating. A load range of D means that the tire has a ply rating of 8. 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 199 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. |