In an effort to improve the ride and handling quality of an otherwise AWESOME 06 QC SRT, I've been contemplating some changes that I'm hoping the brain trust might shed some light on, and that the group as a whole might find useful.
I've driven several of these trucks, and all displayed a twitchy steering feel which many members attribute to the Pirelli tires.
I've also noticed a good deal of "activity" at the front and rear end over bumps, sometimes making driving my truck less than confidence-inspiring. This may be part of the design, because I have experienced this in non-SRT 2007 Rams as well (although coming primarily from the rear in those trucks). Is this a tire/wheel mass control issue, a bumpsteer issue, or .....? Are there any cures?
So I'm considering a tire/wheel change to at least improve the ride that I personally find a little too harsh. Several members have said putting 20" rims has smoothed out the ride, due to increased sidewall height.
Dodge Ram 20 inch rims will bolt up, but some have mentioned rubbing issues. I've seen pictures with this setup, and it looks as if the tires might be slightly outboard. Is this accurate?
If I spend $1500-2000 to get the correct offset 20 inch rims and new tires, how much of a ride improvement might there be? How would handling be affected?
The stock tire/ rim weighs about 80 lbs. One 20 inch aftermarket combination I've looked at should weigh about 72 lbs. Less unsprung weight is better, but do you think 8 lbs will be noticable?
Perhaps there is something else that can help besides tires/wheels (i.e. specific alignment settings, different shocks, sway bars, springs, ride height changes, bushing changes, anything)? Any suggestions guys?? THANKS!!!
I've driven several of these trucks, and all displayed a twitchy steering feel which many members attribute to the Pirelli tires.
I've also noticed a good deal of "activity" at the front and rear end over bumps, sometimes making driving my truck less than confidence-inspiring. This may be part of the design, because I have experienced this in non-SRT 2007 Rams as well (although coming primarily from the rear in those trucks). Is this a tire/wheel mass control issue, a bumpsteer issue, or .....? Are there any cures?
So I'm considering a tire/wheel change to at least improve the ride that I personally find a little too harsh. Several members have said putting 20" rims has smoothed out the ride, due to increased sidewall height.
Dodge Ram 20 inch rims will bolt up, but some have mentioned rubbing issues. I've seen pictures with this setup, and it looks as if the tires might be slightly outboard. Is this accurate?
If I spend $1500-2000 to get the correct offset 20 inch rims and new tires, how much of a ride improvement might there be? How would handling be affected?
The stock tire/ rim weighs about 80 lbs. One 20 inch aftermarket combination I've looked at should weigh about 72 lbs. Less unsprung weight is better, but do you think 8 lbs will be noticable?
Perhaps there is something else that can help besides tires/wheels (i.e. specific alignment settings, different shocks, sway bars, springs, ride height changes, bushing changes, anything)? Any suggestions guys?? THANKS!!!