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Suspension, Tire, and Wheel Guide

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Thought I would start this to help answer a lot of questions. Please don't post in this thread to keep from having page after page that somebody has to read through to find an answer. PM or email me with any information you have to fill in the question marks, add, or correct any information and I will update this post. If you have any year model dodge and know what size wheels and tires came stock on it, backspacing, bolt pattern, etc., what size tires and wheels you have on it now and what you did to get them to fit leveling kit, lift, spacer, etc let me know by PM or email. For example just shoot me a PM that says: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4wd, stock 275/60R20 bolt pattern 5on5.5 backspacing 5.5", currently running 35x12.5R20 to make them fit you need 2"+ leveling kit and 1/4" spacer. If you have a really good picture of it email it to me or if you have it on this forum send me a link and I'll post it to give people and idea of what their truck will look like with x year model dodge with x lift and x tires.

06-08 4wd
Stock suspension: front - struts, rear - leaf springs
Stock tires: 275/60R20, ?R18, 265/70R17
Stock wheels: 20x9 5on5.5 backspacing ?, 18" 5on5.5 backspacing ?, 17x8 5on5.5 backspacing ?

2"+ leveling kit:
stock 20" & 18" wheels and 1/4" spacer - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 35x12.5 tire
4" lift:
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 35x12.5 tire
6" lift:
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 37x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 37x12.5 tire


02-05 4wd
Stock suspension: front - torsion bars, rear - leaf springs
Stock tires:275/60R20, ?
Stock wheels: 20" 5on5.5 backspacing ?, 18" 5on5.5 backspacing ?, 02-03 17x7 Steel 5on5.5, 02-03 17x8 Aluminum 5on5.5 backspacing 5 9/16", ?
2"+ leveling kit or crank torsion bars:
stock 20" & 18" wheels and 1/4" spacer - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 35x12.5 tire
4" lift:
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 35x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 35x12.5 tire
6" lift:
aftermarket 20" wheel max backspacing 5.5" - 37x12.5 tire
aftermarket 18" wheel max backspacing 5" - 37x12.5 tire


94-01 4wd
Stock suspension: front - coil springs, rear - leaf springs
Stock tires: ?
Stock wheels: 94-99 16x7 Aluminum 5on5.5 backspacing 5" offset +13.97mm, 00-01 17x7 Steel 5on5.5, 00-01 17x8 Aluminum 5on5.5 backspacing 5 9/16", ?
2"+ leveling kit:
stock ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
aftermarket ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
5" lift:
aftermarket ? wheel - 35x12.5 tire
7" lift:
aftermarket ? wheel - 38x12.5 tire


94-08 2wd
Stock suspension: front - coil springs, rear - leaf springs
Stock tires: ?
Stock wheels: 94-99 16x7 Aluminum 5on5.5 backspacing 5" offset +13.97mm, 00-03 17x7 Steel 5on5.5, 00-03 17x8 Aluminum 5on5.5 backspacing 5 9/16", ?
94-01 2"+ leveling kit:
stock ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
aftermarket ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
00-01 3" lift:
stock ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
aftermarket ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
02-05 3" lift:
aftermarket ? wheel - 33x12.5 tire
02-05 6" lift:
aftermarket ? wheel - 35x12.5 tire

Good list of manufactures of lift kits: http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/

Good site with information on wheel dimensions, backspacing, offset and bolt circles: https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html [MADDOG]
 
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#73 ·
i have a 2004 quad cab that I am thinking of putting a zone 5 inch kit on..i have 17x 7 steel wheels..I only have so much $ to work with and figured i would reuse the wheels...what would be the max size i could put on them..?
 
#74 ·
I have an 09 1500 Laramie. 2" front/1.5" rear leveling kit going in this week. I have Dick Cepek 35"x12.5" tires and am trying to determine the best wheels.

I like the look of the Eagle Alloy 064. They are 20x10 with 4.64" bs and a -21 offset. The garage that's doing the work is concerned they will rub the fender wells. They are suggesting a 20x9 wheel with bs closer to 5" for better fit.

My alternative is the Eagle Alloy 079. They are 20x9 with 4.64" bs and a -12 offset.

Any comments on these fitting or rubbing would be appreciated.
 
#75 ·
need help guys

i just put on a 2" levelling kit on my 2011 ram 1500 sport. my question to you ( Bighorn or Scat preferably...lol) is what should i or could i put under it for boots?? was thimking moto metal 20's with 305s or should i go with a smaller rim like a 17 or 18 inch rim and bigger rubber. all opinions would be helpful from everyone. just want something that will fill the wells in and look sweet. ps i took the bug deflector off lol.
 
#80 ·
was thimking moto metal 20's with 305s or should i go with a smaller rim like a 17 or 18 inch rim and bigger rubber. all opinions would be helpful from everyone. just want something that will fill the wells in and look sweet.
I was torn with the same question for mine. I liked the 20" wheels but like the look of taller rubber. My choice was easy because the wheels I chose only came in 18". I went with Billstein 5100's to level the front, 18x9 wheels with a -11 offset and 35x12.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Looks awesome. Did it three weeks ago and still getting compliments!

Bottom line, I'm not sorry I went with the 18" wheels but I think either way looks good.
 
#77 · (Edited)
@ScatPak07

Dude I love your truck........ 1500, 2500 ??? I a going to be getting the 2 leveler kit for my 1500. I never noticed how the fron dips down till I saw the pics on here and I went to the Bloomsburg Truck Jamboree for the first time last weekend...... there were some totally AWESOME trucks there. Can I PM you? I would like to get some repair info from you
 
#81 ·
I've tried to find this answer but seem to be struggling, I have a 2wd 2007 1500 quad cab, I'm lookin to put a Kermit kit on and changing rims and tires, I currently have stock 17" chrome rims and 265's on it can someone give me the comparison between puttin a 1.5 levelin kit and a 2.5 Levelin kit. What size tires with what rims would I be able to fit? Thanks
 
#84 ·
I thought this was supposed to be a thread where people would be posting pics of before and after adding leveling kits ect... Does anyone have any pics to share. I am pretty new and haven't found a spot that has these resourses yet if they exist in the forum.

I just got a 2010 Ram 4x4 and I am seriouly thinking of adding the leveling kit just so it doesn't have that nose down look. Any suggestions on a kit that people have used and like opposed to one that people dislike?
AzHunter
 
#87 · (Edited)
I have a 2001 1500 4WD. I found a 2" leveling kit online that says it will fit 35x12.50 with stock offset. I found a wheel and tire package I want, but I'm not sure that it will fit and not rub. I don't mind rub at full tilt. I can trim if I have to. The tires are 35x12.50R-17 Pro Comps. The wheels are Series 98 Rock Crawler Monster Mod Wheel by Pro Comp with 17x9 wheel size, 5x5-1/2 bolt pattern, and 4.25" backspacing.

Will these fit and will they rub? Thanks.
 
#89 ·
Doing a 2.5 front level with a .75 rear. Wanna run 20's. Need to know what offset to run and will 35x12.5x20 fit? I don't want rubbing or hitting. I like the look and reviews of the trail grapple from nitto. If the 35's fit how wil it look? Or would you suggest the 305 55 20's
 
#90 ·
So from what I'm hearing, Would I be able to run a 285/65/20 on my 06 QC 4x4 without a leveling kit? Looking at getting either Terra Grapplers or Zeon LTZ. Haven't made up my mind yet!
 
#91 ·
Anyone had any experience with 295 tires?? I know its not very common but I'm about to commit to a set of 295/60/20 trail grapplers on my level '04, stock 20's. I know Nitto lists the tire as 34.45" x 12.13". I've seen an '07 with these tires and 1/4" spacers but I've heard that '03-'05 are slightly different, any insight?
 
#92 ·
2005 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi

I am looking at putting a 2" Level kit in front. What should I do as far as tires size and rim size? From what I have read in the forum, I can level and go with 20" aftermarket wheels with 35x12.50x20 Tires. Will this deff. work? If so, what spacers or anything would I need to do this? Thanks for the help. :)
 
#96 ·
I had 295/65r20 Trail Grapplers (35.47x12.13 according to Nitto) with leveling kit on the factory wheels and needed 1/4 wheel spacers to avoid rubbing. I ran 305/55r20 Terra Grapplers (33x12.6) with +.18mm offset wheels and had rubbing at full turn on my leveled 2007 Ram 1500. My buddy has the same set up on his leveled 2011 Ram 1500 SLT and he also has rubbing at full turn.

Here is a pic of my truck with the Readylift leveling kit (2.5 front, 1.5 rear) and 295/65 Trail Grapplers on factory 20" wheels and 1/4 spacers. No rubbing issues, but NO room for travel if going offroad.

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#99 ·
I had 295/65r20 Trail Grapplers (35.47x12.13 according to Nitto) with leveling kit on the factory wheels and needed 1/4 wheel spacers to avoid rubbing. I ran 305/55r20 Terra Grapplers (33x12.6) with +.18mm offset wheels and had rubbing at full turn on my leveled 2007 Ram 1500. My buddy has the same set up on his leveled 2011 Ram 1500 SLT and he also has rubbing at full turn.

Here is a pic of my truck with the Readylift leveling kit (2.5 front, 1.5 rear) and 295/65 Trail Grapplers on factory 20" wheels and 1/4 spacers. No rubbing issues, but NO room for travel if going offroad.

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Im thinking of running with the same....295/60/20 but Terra's. I have read there is no rub vs the Trails.
They say because the trails are more aggressive on the side treads? it makes sense....any ideas?
 
#98 ·
Hey fellas. I just ordered a Bilstein level kit and am going to put some new shoes on it. I am going with the Fuel Throttles, but my question is what size should I go with that will not rub? I am wanting to go with the 295/55/r20 or 305/55/r20 Trail Grapplers. Will the 55 height look stupid and not be tall enough? Also, what offset should I use? I am thinking -12mm. Help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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