Taller tyres on factory 20s
- Front and rear
- 20 × 9 inch, ET19 · 285/65 R20
ThreePiece's fourth-gen guide shows a 4x4 Hemi on its factory 20x9 wheels with 285/65 R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers at standard height, reported as not rubbing.
2009–2024 · pickup
Ram 1500 / 1500 Classic DS (4th gen) wheel fitment
The DS Ram 1500 ran from 2009 and carried on as the 1500 Classic alongside the newer DT until 2024, always on five studs. Owners commonly fit taller tyres on the factory 20s, 35-inch tyres on a level, or drop the truck on 22s.
5x139.7 bolt pattern · 77.8 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 7, 17 × 8, 20 × 8, 20 × 9, 22 × 9 inch · Stock tyres: 265/70 R17, 285/70 R17, 275/60 R20, 285/45 R22
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
Quick specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 77.8 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, thread not confirmed |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Stock wheels and tyres
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tradesman / base, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET25.4 | 265/70 R17 |
| Rebel, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 8 inch, ET25.4 | 285/70 R17 |
| Big Horn / Laramie and most 20-inch trims | Front and rear | 20 × 8 inch, ET19.05 | 275/60 R20 |
| 20x9 option | Front and rear | 20 × 9 inch, ET19.05 | 275/60 R20 |
| Sport / Night, 22-inch | Front and rear | 22 × 9 inch, ET19.05 | 285/45 R22 |
Explained in our guides
Read these before choosing wheels for the 1500 / 1500 Classic: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
- Wheel offset explained: choosing ET without guessingUnderstand positive and negative wheel offset, calculate inner clearance and outer position, and choose an ET using measurements from your own car.
- Lifted truck wheel fitment: backspacing, 33s, 35s and trimmingPlan larger truck tyres around lift-kit requirements, backspacing, steering and articulation. Compare 33 and 35 inch tyres without assuming a lift guarantees clearance.
- Hub-centric vs lug-centric wheels: choosing hub ringsLearn what hub rings do, how to specify their inner and outer diameters, and why centring, wheel seats and vibration need separate checks.
Popular community setups
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Levelled with 35-inch tyres
- Front and rear
- 17 × 8.5 inch, ET0 · 35x12.50 R17
A 2014 truck in the same guide runs Method MR701 17x8.5 ET0 wheels with 35x12.50 R17 BFGoodrich KO2s on a 2-inch Rough Country levelling kit, reported with no rubbing.
Levelled 20x10 with flares
- Front and rear
- 20 × 10 inch, ET-24 · 305/55 R20
A levelled 2019 Classic in ThreePiece's guide uses Moto Metal 20x10 ET-24 wheels and 305/55 R20 tyres; the owner later added fender flares to cover the extra width.
Lowered on 22s
- Front and rear
- 22 × 10 inch, ET25 · 305/45 R22
ThreePiece documents a 4x4 on 22x10 ET25 wheels and 305/45 R22 tyres with a Belltech 2-inch front, 4-inch rear drop, with no rubbing reported.
Width and offset guidance
Offset range
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.
Common width limit
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.
Clearance notes
- All DS trucks and the 1500 Classic use 5x139.7 with a 77.8 mm centre bore. The 2019-on DT Ram 1500 uses six studs, so its wheels do not fit.
- Stud thread changed during the generation: 2009–2012 trucks use 9/16-18 UNF and 2013-on facelift trucks use M14x1.5. Buy nuts to suit your truck's year.
- Torque figures from different sources range from 120 to 140 lb ft, so use the figure in your owner's handbook.
- Wide, low-offset wheels push the tyre out past the factory arch. Owners running 20x10 ET-24 often add flares for coverage.
- Lowered trucks on 22s need the drop kit's specified wheel and tyre sizes. Check the front liner and the rear arch over bumps.
- Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.
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Run the numbers
These tools start with the Tradesman / base, 17-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
Questions
What is the bolt pattern of a 2009–2018 Ram 1500?
5x139.7, with a 77.8 mm centre bore. The 1500 Classic sold from 2019 to 2024 is the same.
Do Ram 1500 Classic wheels fit the new-body Ram 1500?
No. The Classic has five studs and the 2019-on DT truck has six.
What lug nut thread does a DS Ram 1500 use?
9/16-18 UNF on 2009–2012 trucks and M14x1.5 on 2013-on trucks, including the Classic.
Can I fit 35-inch tyres on a DS Ram 1500?
Owners do with a levelling kit, for example 35x12.50 R17 on 17x8.5 ET0 wheels with a 2-inch level. Full lock and liner clearance still need checking on your truck.
What size tyres does the Ram 1500 / 1500 Classic DS (4th gen) have?
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2009–2024 Ram 1500 / 1500 Classic DS (4th gen) are 265/70 R17, 285/70 R17, 275/60 R20 and 285/45 R22, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
What wheel size does the Ram 1500 / 1500 Classic DS (4th gen) use?
Factory wheels are 17 × 7 inch, 17 × 8 inch, 20 × 8 inch, 20 × 9 inch and 22 × 9 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
What is the Ram 1500 / 1500 Classic DS (4th gen) centre bore?
77.8 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
Specs checked against
- TireWheelGuide: 2010 Ram 1500 factory sizes and 9/16 thread
- TireWheelGuide: 2015 Ram 1500 factory sizes and M14 thread
- TireWheelGuide: 2021 Ram 1500 Classic factory sizes
- Cararac: Ram 1500 DS factory wheel sizes and offsets
- RealTruck: Ram 1500 tyre sizes by trim
- ThreePiece: best wheel and tyre fitment for the 4th gen Ram 1500
- ThreePiece: 2015 Ram 1500 bolt pattern and bore
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.
Related cars
More guides from Ram or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.