Winter / Cold Weather
RAM 2500 — Winter / Cold Weather Tire Pressure
For winter / cold weather use on the RAM 2500, set cold pressures to 58 PSI front and 68 PSI rear.
Winter / Cold Weather cold pressure
Front
58
400 kPa
+3 vs OEM
Rear
68
469 kPa
+3 vs OEM
OEM spec
55/65 PSI
Tire size
265/70R17
Curb weight
2,900 kg
Category
pickup
Tire pressure drops ~1 PSI per 10 °F. Add 3 PSI in winter so cold-morning pressure still meets spec.
Community-tuned pressures based on OEM spec + typical use-case deltas. Always verify against your door-jamb sticker for your exact trim and load rating. Minimum safe pressure is 24 PSI for most passenger tires.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- What tire pressure should I use for winter driving in the RAM 2500?
- For winter / cold weather use on the RAM 2500, set cold pressures to 58 PSI front and 68 PSI rear. Tire pressure drops ~1 PSI per 10 °F. Add 3 PSI in winter so cold-morning pressure still meets spec.
- What is the OEM tire pressure for the RAM 2500?
- The factory cold pressure spec for the 2019–2024 RAM 2500 is 55 PSI front / 65 PSI rear. Always use the door-jamb sticker for your specific trim.
- Do I need more air in my tires in the winter?
- Yes. Tire pressure drops roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F drop in ambient temperature. Setting 58/68 PSI (OEM +3) keeps you at spec on 20 °F mornings.
- What is 58 PSI in bar or kPa?
- 58 PSI = 4.0 bar = 400 kPa. The rear 68 PSI = 4.7 bar.
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