Partagas, just my two cents. I've got an '07 2500 5.9 Cummins Quad Cab 4x4 and a '95 2500 5.4L(360ci?) Ram. Both have the same tires and I will take my '95 off-road over my '07 every time. I love both trucks but the Cummins definitely doesn't like being finessed when you need to go eeeaaaasssyyy. Never had an engine growl at me when I push on the brakes until I drove my first Cummins laugh. Cummins engines don't like to be reigned in IMO. That's why I love it too.

I think your friends are probably right, although I wouldn't go so far as to say they suck off-road. Side by side I'll take the gas engine for off-road and when I need to pull my house off it's foundation I'll use the Cummins. smile

Scott

This has been an informative post. I just called my dealer and made sure they used the proper filters when servicing my truck. Good to know. Thanks guys.

The church is close, but the road is icey. The tavern is far, but I will walk carefully. -Russian Proverb