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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Will 16" rims fit a 05 ram.I bought a set of 16x10 rims for my dakota and now I'm looking at trading it in for a ram. I did a search and couldn't find anything
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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No 16's on a RAM. Brakes are too big. They won't fit.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^
What he said. I suspect the bolt spacing may be different, too.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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No, 17 inch is the smallest you can run.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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i no it sucks but all above is true hell i think i can speak for a few guys when i say i wish i could get 15's on her but it aint happinin
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Can't you just grind the caliper down a little and fit a 16" rim?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ried69
Can't you just grind the caliper down a little and fit a 16" rim?
Ive read thats been done, but think about what youd be doing....not something id ever allow to happen on my truck.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by beadrunner
Will 16" rims fit a 05 ram.I bought a set of 16x10 rims for my dakota and now I'm looking at trading it in for a ram. I did a search and couldn't find anything
sure they will, if you dont need brakes
 
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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No way, Thogh it's too bad cause I would probally go with sixteen's if they would.
 
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