Common questions

What does Dodge SST mean?

What does Dodge SST mean?

Super Sport Truck
Although the Indy 500 commemoration should’ve ended the following year, Dodge kept it alive with a new version of the Ram called the SS/T — which stood for “Super Sport Truck.” Featuring the same upgrades as the normal Ram, the color scheme now expanded to offer black, green or red, all with the same stripes.

What size tires fit on a Dodge Ram?

The standard tire size for the modern generation of Dodge Ram 1500 trucks will depending on what trim level You have. ThE-Classic express and classic tradesman will both use 265/70R17. The Big Horn, LaRamie, Lone Star, and Tradesman models will all use size 275/65R18 tires.

How big are the tires on a Dodge Ram 1500?

Tire Sizes. Dodge Ram 1500 Options. 17-Inch. 265-70-17. 4×2 Crew Cab 4×2 Quad Cab 4×4 Crew Cab 4×4 Quad Cab. 20-Inch. 275-60-20. 4×2 Crew Cab 4×2 Quad Cab 4×4 Crew Cab 4×4 Quad Cab.

What kind of wheels does a ram ss / t have?

The sporty Ram came with special 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R17 performance tires, polished-chrome exhaust tips, fog lamps, a tachometer, and color-keyed front and rear bumpers and rear valance. Perhaps the most memorable special feature of the SS/T, though, was its paint job.

What kind of horsepower does a ram ss / t have?

The Ram SS/T was powered by an enhanced version of the same 5.9-liter V-8 available in other Rams of its vintage. In the SS/T, it generated a healthy 245 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 335 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm.

Can you put a large tire in a Dodge truck?

You simply can’t throw a large tire in there without encountering rubbing when turning or driving – that requires a lift. If you want to go larger keep the following in mind: From the factory, the truck gauges are programmed with the standard tire size and going larger can throw them off.

Tire Sizes. Dodge Ram 1500 Options. 17-Inch. 265-70-17. 4×2 Crew Cab 4×2 Quad Cab 4×4 Crew Cab 4×4 Quad Cab. 20-Inch. 275-60-20. 4×2 Crew Cab 4×2 Quad Cab 4×4 Crew Cab 4×4 Quad Cab.

The sporty Ram came with special 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R17 performance tires, polished-chrome exhaust tips, fog lamps, a tachometer, and color-keyed front and rear bumpers and rear valance. Perhaps the most memorable special feature of the SS/T, though, was its paint job.

How big is the rim on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500?

Your Dodge Ram 1500’s rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims. Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results. There are multiple tire sizes for your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 that depend upon the trim level.

Where can I buy tires for my Dodge Ram truck?

These days it is a lot easier to find tires. Your first step should be online research at different online outlets. Then, check out your local brick and mortar tire shop. In a lot of cases, these brick and mortar stores will give you some good information and/or have a coupon which offsets the online savings.

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Ruth Doyle