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2011 Ram 1500 tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2011 Ram 1500, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
265/70R17 OEM R17 N/A N/A N/A N/A
275/60R20 OEM 8x20 N/A 19mm 115 T
285/45R22 OEM 9x22 N/A 19mm 113 H
305/45R22 10x22 N/A 0mm 110 V
265/70R17 OEM 7x17 N/A 25mm 115 S
275/70R17 OEM 8x17 N/A 25mm 115 T
265/65R18 7.5x18 N/A 25mm 113 T
255/65R19 7.5x19 N/A 25mm 112 T
285/55R20 9x20 N/A 10mm 113 H
275/60R20 OEM R20 N/A N/A N/A N/A
275/70R17 OEM R17 N/A N/A N/A N/A
285/45R22 OEM R22 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

Best quiet

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Ram 1500, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Ram 1500 →

Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Ram 1500 factory size →

Compatible alternative sizes for 265/70R17

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
285/65R17 -0.06% wider Safe
265/65R18 -0.14% plus 1 Safe
265/75R16 0.14% alternative Safe
245/65R19 -0.21% plus 2 Safe
265/60R19 -0.27% plus 2 Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 265/70R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 265/70R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2011 ram 1500

The 2011 Ram 1500 ships from the factory on 265/70R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 8 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Ram 1500 comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2011 Ram 1500 owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2011 Ram 1500, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2011 ram 1500

60
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (41) · Sidewall (9) · TPMS (6) · Tread / Belt (2) · Bead (2)

Reported across: 2013 – 2025 (11 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 35% of these reports; about 1.7× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 43 reports covering every model year of the Ram 1500 that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 35% 20% 1.7×
Sidewall failure 21% 15% 1.4×
Cracking or dry rot 12% 9% 1.3×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 9% 8% 1.1×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 7% 6% 1.2×
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault 7% 2% 2.9×

Mileage at failure

24 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 19,200 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,842 and 48,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Ram 1500. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

WE HAD A TOTAL TIRE FAILURE ON OUR 2013 DODGE RAM TIRE. THEY ARE GOODYEAR P27560R20 SR-A THIS TIRE BLEW OUT AT 60 MPH ON A STATE HIWAY IN NEAR BURNS OR. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR OF ANY OBJECTS. THIS TIRE SPLIT FROM BEAD COIL TO BEAD COIL, IN A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT LINE. I HAVE CONTACTED GY AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THE OLD FIRESTONE TWO STEP. NOT OUR PROBLEM. THERE WAS 5000 MILES (ABOUT) ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME AND MOST ON THIS TRIP. HAD 4 TIRE SHOP LOOK AT THE TIRE ON THIS TRIP TRYING TO GET A REPLACEMENT. ALL THE TIREMEN THAT SEEN THE TIRE SAID THEY HAD NEVER SENN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. I HAVE ALSO FOUND OTHER ON COMPLAINT SITES THAT TELL THE SAME STORY. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. I WILL TRY TO GET THE OTHER TO FILE A COMPLAINT ALSO.

NHTSA complaint 1003073 · 2013 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GOOD YEAR WRANGLER TIRES, SIZE P275/60/R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE WALLS ON THE FRONT TIRES WERE TOO THIN AND WERE MANUFACTURED TO SIT TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SIDEWALL, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED.THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,300. PAM

NHTSA complaint 1129973 · 2014 vehicle

2014 DODGE RAM 1500 FACTORY GOODYEAR TIRES BLOW OUT DURING INTERSTATE DRIVING IN HERSHEY PA MODEL OEM GOODYEAR WRANGLER 275/60R20 I WAS GETTING INTO I-83 AT SPEED OF 45MPH WHEN I HEARD A SOUND. AND JUST DOWN THE ROAD IN I-83 WHEN I WAS AT SPEED OF 60MPH THE TIRE SENSOR CAME UP SHOWING PSI <17. THESE TIRES WERE ROTATED AROUND 5K MILES AND NITROGEN GAS USED. IF I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF THE TRAFFIC (>70MPH) WHEN THE TIRE BLOW OUT TOOK PLACE IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ROAD ACCIDENT. AFTER IT WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR IT SHOWED A LATERAL BLOW OUT OF THE TIRE.

NHTSA complaint 1154671 · 2014 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE DESTINATION A/T TIRES, SIZE: P275/60R20 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND SEPARATED AT THE SEAM, EXTENDING UP TO THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE VIN AND VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint 1294428 · 2014 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2011 Ram 1500?
The OEM tire size for the 2011 Ram 1500 is 265/70R17 mounted on R17 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2011 Ram 1500?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 2011 Ram 1500?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2011 Ram 1500?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2011 Ram 1500?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2011 Ram 1500?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Ram 1500 is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2011 Ram 1500.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-10-07.