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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Hi everyone,
I did a couple of quick searches but didn't see any firm answer. Can a set of stock 08 Ram 1500 20" wheels fit on a 96 1500 2wd? Truck is stock height and will not be lowered or raised. Just looking for something to change up the look.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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not sure but here are some photos I have found
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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So long as it's the same lug pattern (pretty sure it is) it should fit just fine. I've seen several 2nd Gen Ram in town running 20's from the newer Rams. You probably just won't have much room to run huge tires, but who get's 20's with the intention of running big tires?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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We had the wheels in the second pic on our old 94 1500.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stewie01
So long as it's the same lug pattern (pretty sure it is) it should fit just fine. I've seen several 2nd Gen Ram in town running 20's from the newer Rams. You probably just won't have much room to run huge tires, but who get's 20's with the intention of running big tires?


IMO 20's only look good with big tires
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BackwoodsRam
IMO 20's only look good with big tires
Ride better with bigger tires too.....
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BackwoodsRam
IMO 20's only look good with big tires
I Completely agree Bigger rims = Bigger tires

I figure (rim size) x 2.5 = (Proper Tire Size) so with 20" Rims nothing less then 50's
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Eh maybe.... But the OP says his rig is 2wd that won't be lowered or raised, which will limit how much rubber he can slap on those 20's.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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I think you need to machine the center of the rim, I have rims off of a 3rd gen but my truck is 4x4, from what I hear the 2wd trucks have grease caps that stick out further
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 99dodge318
I think you need to machine the center of the rim, I have rims off of a 3rd gen but my truck is 4x4, from what I hear the 2wd trucks have grease caps that stick out further
the fronts need some minor machining to open up the center a bit.

ours was stock ride height, and we just ran the wheels with the factory recommend tire size, IIRC
 
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