2022 Ram 1500 Tire Size & Pressure

Quick answer

• OEM Tire Size: 275/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22
• Recommended Cold Tire Pressure (door placard): 33-38 PSI (front and rear, depending on load and tire size)
• Bolt Pattern: 6x139.7mm
• Wheel Size: 18x8.0", 20x9.0", 22x9.0"
• Load Index/Speed Rating: 113T-116S (varies by tire size and trim)
• Spare Tire Size: Full-size spare, often matching one of the OEM tire sizes.
• TPMS Frequency: 433 MHz

Tire sizes by trim

Recommended replacement tires

Finding the right replacement tires for your 2022 Ram 1500 depends on your driving habits, budget, and desired performance. Here are a few popular options across different price tiers:

• Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar (Premium): A highly-rated all-terrain tire known for its durability, off-road capability, and excellent on-road manners. Expect to pay around $250-$350 per tire, depending on size.
• Michelin Defender LTX M/S (Mid-Range/Premium): This is a long-standing favorite for truck owners due to its exceptional tread life, comfortable ride, and all-season traction. Prices typically range from $200-$300 per tire.
• Falken Wildpeak A/T3W (Mid-Range): A popular choice for those seeking a balance of aggressive off-road looks and respectable on-road performance. It offers good value for the money, usually priced around $180-$270 per tire.
• Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S (Mid-Range): This tire provides excellent all-weather traction and a comfortable ride, making it a solid choice for daily driving with occasional off-road excursions. Expect to find these in the $170-$250 range.

When to inflate to max load psi

The 2022 Ram 1500 is a light-duty truck, and while it's capable of hauling and towing, you generally do not need to inflate your tires to the maximum PSI indicated on the tire's sidewall (this is the maximum cold inflation pressure for the tire itself, not necessarily for your vehicle). The "recommended cold tire pressure" found on your truck's door placard is the appropriate pressure for most driving conditions, designed to optimize ride comfort, handling, and tire wear for your specific vehicle and its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

You should only consider increasing your tire pressure above the door placard recommendation if you are consistently carrying extremely heavy loads or towing at or near your truck's maximum payload/towing capacity. In such cases, and only after consulting your owner's manual for specific guidelines for your vehicle's configuration, you might increase the pressure by a few PSI, but never exceed the maximum pressure listed on the tire's sidewall. For heavy-duty trucks (Ram 2500/3500), where max load psi is a more common consideration due to significantly higher payload capacities, specific recommendations will be provided on their placards.

Lug nut torque & pattern

The lug nut torque for a 2022 Ram 1500 is 130 lb-ft (176 Nm). It is crucial to tighten lug nuts in a star pattern to ensure even clamping force and to properly seat the wheel against the hub. Failing to do so can lead to an unbalanced wheel, vibrations, and potentially loose lug nuts. After driving for about 50-100 miles after a wheel removal/reinstallation, it