Ram Promaster-1500 Tires

The 1970s-era Dodge Tradesman full-size van was pretty tired and long in the tooth when it was finally dropped from the lineup. In 2014, it was at last replaced with the RAM Promaster 1500. The RAM ProMaster is Dodge’s full-size commercial van, derived from the Fiat Ducato. The RAM ProMaster features a Pentastar V6 and modern features like rearview camera, blind spot alert, collision warning and emergency braking. In Europe, the Fiat Ducato was also badge-engineered as Peugeot, Talbot, Alfa-Romeo, Opel and Vauxhall; interestingly, it’s the single most popular vehicle in Europe for motorhome conversions. American versions of the Ducato/Promaster are powered by Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 and are capable of 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway. The Promaster 1500 is available with a choice of wheelbase lengths; all versions have the high roofline that enables a person to stand upright. The Promaster 1500 is sold as a work van and is not available with passenger seating, other than the two bucket seats up front.

Using SimpleScore, we took some time to put together a list of some of the best tire options for your RAM Promaster 1500, including all-season, all-weather, and winter tire choices.

1. Continental Vancontact A/S - Best All-Season tire

We kick off our list with the Continental Vancontact A/S, a commercial light truck tire that’s industry-standard and is featured as the original equipment tire for many vans and commercial vehicles. The Vancontact A/S gets a very strong SimpleScore of 8.8 for longevity, thanks to a robust 6-ply rating (which also means enhanced load capacity), damage-resistant rubber compound, and tough internal construction. Year-round grip is another strong point, thanks to an all-season tread pattern with wide circumferential grooves to resist hydroplaning along with rippled and stepped grooves for improved traction in winter conditions. We give the Continental Vancontact A/S a SimpleScore of 9.9 for traction. The tread design, square shoulder, and wide, flat footprint of the Vancontact A/S all add up to good stability, road manners, and drivability, for a SimpleScore of 9.8 for handling. We should also note that the Vancontact A/S is computer tuned for low road noise and a forgiving ride, and is designed as a good fit for EVs thanks to its low rolling resistance.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LT - Best Winter tire

Some parts of the country regularly see winter weather that means several inches of snow and temperatures that ensure that it’ll stay on the ground and roads for days or weeks at a time. For those kinds of conditions, a dependable winter tire is the only thing for it because all-season tires are likely to just not be able to perform. That’s why we listed the Bridgestone Blizzak LT as our pick for best winter tire. The Blizzak LT is a commercial-grade winter tire for light trucks, with a full 10-ply rating for enhanced load capacity. Handling and stability are outstanding thanks to robust internal construction and tie bars that connect the shoulders and tread blocks to reduce tread squirm and deformation – we give the Blizzak LT a SimpleScore of 9.8 for handling. The Blizzak LT is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rated for winter traction, with a high sipe density, zigzag grooves, extra-deep tread depth, and wide grooves toward the shoulder for better evacuation of snow and slush. Add it all up and we give the Blizzak LT a SimpleScore of 9.9 for traction. Tread wear and durability are all strong points, for a longevity SimpleScore of 8.0. We should mention that tread life for any winter tire is a relative thing, since their rubber formulations are softer and are designed to stay flexible for traction in subfreezing weather. Tires like the Bridgestone Blizzak LT will wear prematurely in warmer conditions and should not be used if temperatures are above 40-45 degrees F.

While these are the best RAM ProMaster 1500 tires on the market, there are plenty of other options to consider. Here are a few more you might want to check out:

3. Firestone Destination LE3 - Great All-Season tire

The Firestone Destination LE3 is one of the most highly-rated all-season tires on the market today, and for good reason. Its damage-resistant rubber compound and internal design make it an extremely durable tire, with a 70,000 mile warranty, which is enough for a SimpleScore of 9.5 in longevity. A combination of 3D full-depth sipes, open shoulder slots, circumferential grooves, and Firestone’s TractionTech package all work together as a system to deliver confident grip year-round, for a SimpleScore of 8.6 for traction. The Destination LE3’s stability, road manners and drivability are all confident and capable, with a SimpleScore of 8.3 for handling.

4. General Grabber HTS60 - Good All-Season tire

Now we come to the General Grabber HTS60, a tire that’s really capable and competent on a wide range of vehicles, including the RAM Promaster 1500. General offers a 65,000 mile warranty on the Grabber HTS60, thanks to a damage-resistant tread compound and General’s Duragen design, so we give this tire an outstanding 9.2 SimpleScore for longevity. Drivability and road manners are great, with a solid center rib and wide, flat footprint that contribute to a solid feeling of stability at highway speed, for a SimpleScore of 8.4 for handling. Its all-season tread design of circumferential and lateral grooves, notched shoulders, and sipes works as a system for year-round grip, for a SimpleScore of 8.6 for traction. We should also mention that the General Grabber HTS60 is quiet, thanks to a cushioned layer of rubber under the tread that helps absorb road noise, and looks great on a variety of trucks with its outlined white letter sidewall.

Order RAM Promaster 1500 Tires Online

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