Ram 1500 rims
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Ram 1500 rims
Got a question about some rims for my Ram 1500 and a friend said this was the place to go.
I am wanting to get some 16-17" rims for my truck. It currently has 20"(big horn edition). Problem with the 20's is that it is difficult to find good offroad/winter tires for them. Another problem is that the inner part of the rim is very wide and flat. Whenever I drive in deep snow I have to get out and clean the snow from inside the rims before heading down the highway or the balance is way off.
I want to get some 16" or 17" rims to open up my tire selection. I don't need anything fancy, plain steel would be fine with me. They would only be on during the winter then I would put the 20's back on for the rest of the year.
My problem is I don't know anything about rims or what to look for(bolt pattern, width, etc.).
Anybody out there help me out?
Thanks,
BD
I am wanting to get some 16-17" rims for my truck. It currently has 20"(big horn edition). Problem with the 20's is that it is difficult to find good offroad/winter tires for them. Another problem is that the inner part of the rim is very wide and flat. Whenever I drive in deep snow I have to get out and clean the snow from inside the rims before heading down the highway or the balance is way off.
I want to get some 16" or 17" rims to open up my tire selection. I don't need anything fancy, plain steel would be fine with me. They would only be on during the winter then I would put the 20's back on for the rest of the year.
My problem is I don't know anything about rims or what to look for(bolt pattern, width, etc.).
Anybody out there help me out?
Thanks,
BD
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17" is the smallest that will clear the caliper. Short of finding a deal on used wheels, you can pick up a new set of Crager Soft 8s in black for about $70 each. Hell, I think the chrome version is still under $100 a piece. I believe Summit has a deal on shipping a set of four for around $20 as well.
It's been a good, solid, dependable, strong steel wheel that's been around since the '70s...
It's been a good, solid, dependable, strong steel wheel that's been around since the '70s...
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Ok,
I checked Summit Racing's website and found these:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3428855/
and these
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3978855/
I am fine with the black, I kind of like the look anyway. I am more interested in function as I do a fair amount of offroad driving in the winter and what I have now just doesn't work for me.
I am assuming these are a drop in replacement for the 20's currently on my truck and 265/70R17 should fit these rims as well.
Anything look incorrect?
If not I'll probably order these right away since we just got another 10-12" of snow today.
One Question, it says center caps are not included, is this a problem?
Thanks guys,
BD
I checked Summit Racing's website and found these:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3428855/
and these
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3978855/
I am fine with the black, I kind of like the look anyway. I am more interested in function as I do a fair amount of offroad driving in the winter and what I have now just doesn't work for me.
I am assuming these are a drop in replacement for the 20's currently on my truck and 265/70R17 should fit these rims as well.
Anything look incorrect?
If not I'll probably order these right away since we just got another 10-12" of snow today.
One Question, it says center caps are not included, is this a problem?
Thanks guys,
BD
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yea those soft 8s are a pretty good looking rim, cheap, and the offset helps out a little bit with the looks/width of tires. I think its probably your best bet! And the black ones wouldnt be near as much upkeep as the chromies
Dont forget about how popular your 20s are. You can probably sell them for a pretty good profit, cover the new rims and some of the new tires
Dont forget about how popular your 20s are. You can probably sell them for a pretty good profit, cover the new rims and some of the new tires
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If you're looking for just some winter rims then get on Craigslist and look for the stock 17" steel rims that came with some of the 3rd gens.
This is what they look like
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...:1&um=1&itbs=1
Around hree they go for $200-250ish for the set. I've seen cheaper
But if you're up for buying new then those soft 8's are the way to go...
This is what they look like
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...:1&um=1&itbs=1
Around hree they go for $200-250ish for the set. I've seen cheaper
But if you're up for buying new then those soft 8's are the way to go...