Surface rust underneath — treat now or leave it?

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. In Chicago, dedicated winters on the 2024 Ram 1500 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I'd rather be boring and correct. Only after sitting overnight so far.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. In Chicago, dedicated winters on the 2024 Ram 1500 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

I parked the 2024 Ram 1500 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Chicago only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Ram 1500 can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? Heat soak after errands is the other window.