Remove all four wheels, dismount old tires, mount new tires on wheels, balance each wheel assembly, and reinstall wheels on the vehicle.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Tires (set of 4) × 4 — Use size matching door jamb specification
• Valve stems × 4 — TPMS-compatible valve stems or cores
• Wheel weights × 1 — Clip-on or adhesive as needed

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Chock the wheels that will remain on the ground during initial lifting
3. Locate the door jamb label to verify correct tire size and pressure specifications
4. Loosen all lug nuts approximately 1 turn while vehicle is on the ground (do not remove)
5. Verify TPMS sensors are functioning before beginning work (check dash for warning lights)

Procedure

1. 1

   Raise and support vehicle
   Using the floor jack at approved lift points (frame rails or axle housings), raise the front of the vehicle and install jack stands under the frame rails. Repeat for the rear, positioning jack stands under the rear axle or frame. Ensure all four corners are securely supported before proceeding. Lower the vehicle weight onto the jack stands and verify stability.
2. 2

   Remove all four wheels
   Remove the loosened lug nuts completely and set aside in clean location. Remove all four wheel and tire assemblies from the vehicle. Inspect lug nut studs and hub faces for damage or corrosion. Clean hub mounting surfaces with wire brush if necessary.
3. 3

   Deflate and mark tires
   Remove valve caps and completely deflate each tire using the valve core tool or by depressing the valve stem. Mark each tire with chalk to indicate its original position (LF, RF, LR, RR) if tires are being reused or remounted. Inspect wheels for damage, cracks, or bent flanges that would prevent proper tire seating.
4. 4

   Dismount old tires from wheels
   Place the first wheel assembly on the tire machine. Break both beads using the tire machine's bead breaker. Position the wheel on the turntable and clamp securely, using plastic protectors if available to prevent wheel finish damage. Use the dismount arm to lift the tire bead over the wheel rim edge, rotating the turntable to complete removal of both beads. Remove tire from wheel. Repeat for all four wheels.
   ⚠TPMS sensors are mounted to the valve stem inside the wheel. Do not allow tire machine arms or tools to contact the sensor body during dismount.
5. 5

   Inspect and prepare wheels
   Clean the wheel bead seating surfaces thoroughly, removing all old tire sealant, corrosion, and debris. Inspect TPMS sensors for damage. If replacing valve stems or cores, do so now following TPMS system requirements. Inspect wheel for cracks, bends, or damage that would prevent mounting.
6. 6

   Mount new tires on wheels
   Apply tire bead lubricant to both bead areas of the new tire and the wheel rim flanges. Position the tire on the wheel, ensuring the tire direction arrow (if present) matches the intended rotation direction. Use the tire machine to press the bottom bead over the rim, then the top bead. Ensure the TPMS sensor is positioned in the drop center of the wheel and clear of the mounting head. Repeat for all four wheels.
7. 7

   Inflate and seat tire beads
   Install valve cores if removed. Inflate each tire to approximately 40 PSI to seat the beads against the wheel flanges. Listen and watch for both beads to pop into place with an audible snap. Check for even bead seating by inspecting the bead line around both sides of the tire. If beads do not seat, deflate and relubricate, then retry. Once beads are seated, adjust pressure to approximately 50 PSI for balancing.
   ⚠️Never exceed 40 PSI when initially seating tire beads. Stand clear of the tire trajectory plane during inflation in case of bead seating failure.
8. 8

   Balance all four wheel assemblies
   Mount the first wheel assembly on the wheel balancer, ensuring proper centering using the correct cone or hub adapter for Ram 2500 wheels. Input wheel diameter and width into the balancer. Spin the wheel and allow the balancer to calculate imbalance. Apply wheel weights to the locations indicated by the balancer, using clip-on weights on the inner flange and adhesive weights on the outer surface if using alloy wheels. Re-spin to verify balance is within 0.25 oz or less. Repeat for all four wheels.
9. 9

   Set final tire pressure
   Adjust each tire to the pressure specification indicated on the driver door jamb label. For 2014 Ram 2500 4WD, this is typically 65 PSI front and 80 PSI rear for single rear wheel configuration when unloaded, but verify against the door label for your specific vehicle and load rating.
10. 10

    Install wheels on vehicle
    Clean the wheel hub mounting surfaces if not already done. Lift each wheel assembly into position and thread on the lug nuts by hand. Install all lug nuts finger-tight before proceeding to torque. Using a torque wrench, tighten lug nuts in a star pattern to the specified torque of 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Make at least two complete passes in the star pattern to ensure even seating and proper torque.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
11. 11

    Lower vehicle and perform final torque
    Carefully raise the vehicle slightly to remove jack stands. Lower the vehicle completely to the ground. With the vehicle weight on the wheels, perform a final torque check of all lug nuts in a star pattern to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Install center caps or hub covers if equipped.
    Torque spec

    Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Install valve stem caps on all four wheels
2. Verify all lug nuts are torqued to specification in a star pattern
3. Check tire pressures one final time and adjust if necessary

Verification

• Verify TPMS warning light is not illuminated on the instrument cluster (may require driving 5-10 minutes for system to relearn)
• Check that all lug nuts are tight and properly torqued
• Verify tire pressures match door jamb specification
• Test drive vehicle at low speed and listen for vibration or unusual tire noise
• Re-check lug nut torque after 50-100 miles of driving

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