Hey, proud new owner of a 2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. Id like to stance it out, but im not sure about negative effects of low offset rims or wheel adapters.

I plan on purchasing new rims very soon, id like to widen the stance as much as possible, 2 inches if i could. Can this be done with low offset rims or should i use wheel adapters? I've heard a bit of bad talk about adapters and id like to have some reliable input. I often do carry quite bit of weight in my box and/or trailer, i need to know if this mod would cause problems. If so ill forget about it, any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Why exactly do you want the wheels to stick out that far? But i would try to run only wheels and no adapters if your going to have a lot of weight on the truck. Remember it is only a 5 lug and a 1500 so the farther the wheel sticks out the more stress your putting on the axle components. Now if you didn't tow alot or put weight in the back then go for it. Now i doubt you would have a problem with spacers any way but better to be safe then sorry than having to spend twice the $$$ later on.

 

Go for a wheel with about a 4.25-4.5" backspace and a negative offset, will stick your wheels out about an inch and half or so from the stock wheels. Combined with a 12.5" wide tire and you'll have your 2" or so... F*ck the spacers.

Just remember, in most states, it's against the law for the tires to stick out past the fender. Rarely enforced, but it's on the books...

 

I've seen guys put their mudflaps out from the fender as wide as the tire is, might save you from a ticket

 

having tires that stick out so far really kill your paint and make it impossible to keep clean. Im getting flares in awhile hopefully but it still wont solve the problem completely.

Like Hammer said, you could buy rims to give you that stance. I have spacers, but supposedly some people have had trouble out of them. I tow a 26ft ski boat, and regularly tow an 18ft flatbed filled with whatever all the time and haven't had any problems...YET. lol knock on wood

These are 12.5s on factory rims and 1.5in spacers. Im not sure what that amounts to but they stick out quite a bit for me.

 

Ahh right on guys, thanks for all the info. Just for looks, maybe 2in is a little bit excessive. I like the looks of yours Matt, thats about all im looking for as well. I don't tow much besides a 2 place sled trailer, but i often carry a bit of weight in my box, i use the truck to haul roofing tools and materials. Im not sure about the law's around here, i live in Canada, AB, but hopefully i can avoid tickets haha. Thanks for all the help guys, i think ill just aim to get the rims with wide tires for starters. If i cant find what i need maybe ill consider the spacers

 

matt99 love the truck def goin to have to get me some of those spacers

 

In Alberta you're generally okay as long as you have mudflaps. The only people I've known to get tickets without flares are WELL known to the local police lol

 

Nooooooooooooooooooooo!, don't do it. Your truck looks so good the way it is (IMO anyway). I went the flairs route on my 2nd gen (only due to being ticketed too many times for tires sticking out) and it didn't help at all at keeping the side of the truck clean or keeping the rocks/debris off it. I would only add flairs simply cause I liked the looks... although personally I don't like the looks.






To the OP, heres my old 2nd gen with some offset wheels. They were 15x12's with only about 3 1/4" of backspacing (tires were 35x16). I liked the look and all, but they are rough on ball joints and wheel bearings, not too mention steering components. With an IFS truck, I would keep the offset to a minimum.