Yes you can. People throw the later 20" rims on 2nd gen 1500's all the time, same hub size.

 

Thanks - the posts I’ve read said something about the front hub on the 2nd gen 4wd being slightly too large for the later date wheels, and they have to use like a 1/2” spacer, but I couldn’t find any info on the 2wd.

 

I'm working on installing the DG56 wheels, like the ones shown in the photo of the maroon truck, above, on my '94 2WD Ram 1500. I found that they fit the rear hubs fine, and the inside diameter at the back of the wheel is OK, but the issue is this: The truck hub diameter is fairly consistently large and long. The wheel's hub bore necks down quickly and the distance between where the wheel mounts to the hub face and the plastic center cap is shorter than the trucks hub. So that leaves at least three options: 1. Get different wheels; 2. Bore out the center of the front wheels, and possibly make your own center cap; or 3. Buy wheel spacers or adapters. I'm likely opting for #3, should know more after measurements tonight. I'm determining how thick the spacer needs to be, then mocking up the cross section of the tire / wheel with plywood and checking for clearance. Cheers, -John

 

I'm determining how thick the spacer needs to be, then mocking up the cross section of the tire / wheel with plywood and checking for clearance. Cheers, -John

Did you ever figure out how big the spacers had to be

 

Clarification: The comments above are regarding fitment at the front hubs. -John

 

This is exactly what I’ve been reading. Issues with fitment on the front hubs on 2nd gen. I don’t want to buy wheels and tires to find out major mods are needed - I want to install and go. There’s a difference between “they will work” and “ they will work with modification”.

 

Not that I’m doubting Magnoom, but has anyone actually made the swap and can tell me no mods are needed?

 

Edit: I have come across some aftermarket wheels that are 18 x 8.5, +18 offset (correct bolt pattern and hub bore) with 265/70/18 tires. They are too cheap to pass up. I used the Tiresize calculator and it shows, compared to stock, they are almost exactly the same distance from the suspension on the inside edge, and stick out about 3/4” more that the 16”. That setup would raise the truck 1” and make the tire 1” closer to the fenderwell than stock (30.5 vs 32.6), so since mine is a 2wd the height is a concern along with rubbing when steering lock to lock. I may just have to buy and test fit. Any input?

 

I’ve searched forums extensively and still haven’t received a definitive answer to my question. I have a 1999 Ram 1500 Quad cab 2wd, with the factory 16” aluminum wheels as pictured. I want to convert to chrome, possibly 17”, as pictured. I know they are from a later year, and I’ve heard the front hubs may be too large for later date wheels. Will they fit without mods? And what would be the largest tire I could use without rubbing / mods? Hoping someone can give me an answer, thanks!
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I have a 99 2wd i went from 16 to 17 inxch dodge rims and the bolt pattern was good but the hub on the rim was to small a diameter on the fronts. Have to put spacers that are 1/2 inch.