2002–2008 · pickup
The third-generation Ram 1500 has five-stud hubs and imperial wheel-nut threads. Common builds range from 20-inch road wheels to 17-inch all-terrain packages with a suspension levelling kit.
5x139.7 bolt pattern · 77.8 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7, 17 × 8, 20 × 9 inch · Stock tyres: 245/70 R17, 265/70 R17, 275/60 R20
Updated 2026-10-04 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 77.8 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, 9/16-18 UNF |
| Tightening torque | 183 Nm (confirm in your handbook) |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST, 17-inch steel package | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET25.4 | 245/70 R17 |
| SLT / Laramie, 17-inch alloy package | Front and rear | 17 × 8 inch, ET25.4 | 265/70 R17 |
| Sport / optional 20-inch alloy package | Front and rear | 20 × 9 inch, ET19.05 | 275/60 R20 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Ram 1500: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Custom Offsets documents a 2005 truck with Gear Off-Road Challenger wheels and standard suspension. Check front bumper and liner clearance; this tyre is smaller in diameter than the factory 275/60 R20.
Documented on a 2005 4WD with Helo HE901 wheels and a Rough Country levelling kit. Check guard coverage and steering clearance; the suspension kit is part of the documented build.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the ST, 17-inch steel package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
It is 5x139.7, also called 5x5.5 inches.
The standard 1500 factory specification uses 9/16-18 UNF nuts, not the later M14x1.5 hardware.
The factory service specification gives 183 Nm, or 135 lb-ft, for the standard 1500 wheel nuts.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 3rd gen (DR) are 245/70 R17, 265/70 R17 and 275/60 R20, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 17 × 7 inch, 17 × 8 inch and 20 × 9 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
77.8 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Dodge or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.