Six problems related to tire have been reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front driver's side. Driver's side wheel fell off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel and tire needed to be replaced.
Dealer and manufacturer will not cooperate, nor fix any problems! no safety defect listed. (dot number: m32k tiresize: p245/75r16).
While driving about 70 mph transmission will shift to second gear, and rear tires will lock up without prior warning.
The tires worn really bad, tires manufactured by michelin, consumer requests reimbursement.
Consumer after being informed about tire recall 01v28900o had taken vehicle to dealer. Manager insisted vehicle was not within recall notice. However, service manager at michelin stated that all the d rated tires on consumer's Dodge, Ram were low rated, and could only hold a certain weight age that did not match vehicle compliance expectation.
Door jamb sticker call for 41lbs air in tires, tire calls for 35lbs max. Which is correct.