Will 3rd generation 17" Ram 1500 rims fit on a 2nd generation? I have a 99 Ram 1500 4x4, want to put 2004-06 17" stock rims on it. Is the lug pattern the same and is there room? Also what size tires could I put on them? I currently have stock 16" rims with p265/75/r16 on it.
Thanks!

 

yep will fit with no problem, same 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern...

 

yea they will fit with 265s, u might squeak by with 285s idk how the stock 17in rims are on back spacing and what ur susp. setup is

 

Def. will fit just fine.
Might be able to fit 285's on it. You can def. put the 285's on the back if you wanted.

 

I had a wheel fall off (a reputable shop put it on because i needed them balanced). The lugs are 9/16ths on third gens and 1/2 on ours

 

The bolt pattern is the same but the stud holes are for 9/16th lugs. Many people run the stock lugs and do not have issues.
I am going to try and run a set of cone shank style lug nuts so I have more gripping area on the stud. Plus the shank fills most of the larger stud hole.

 

Ive had two different sets of 3rd gen 17's and ive ran 315's on both with out any problem.