Dodge RAM 1500 Wheel/Tire Changing Warning

Just a heads up to you Dodge RAM owners. You will need to carry a sledge hammer in your truck if you expect to change a flat tire out on the road.

I do not know what is different about these wheels or hubs on the 2010 (I did not have this problem with my previous 4 RAM trucks), but both times I have rotated my tires, I had to go get my twenty pound sledge hammer out to break loose the wheel from the hub after removing the lug nuts. The first time I did this it was so difficult (even with the sledge) that I called the dealer service man to check on what I was doing. He said I was doing the right thing with the sledge, just hit the wheels harder, and that this is common issue with the new RAMS.

I thought maybe the first time was due to factory torques, or paint, ect. But the second time was almost harder to remove them.

I guess if you have a flat tire out on the road, the only good option to break loose the wheel from the hub without a sledge, is to loosen the lugs just a little, and then drop the wheel back on the ground using the weight of the truck to loosen the wheel.

Just thought I would mention to FABO members as I see many of you with RAMS, and at some point you may get to experiance wheel changing.

Happy Holidays

Ma Snart