hello everyone. I was wondering if the 04-05 dodge rams have the same bolt pattern as the 01. I have a fairly new set of tires and rims and I don't wont to sell them if I can just swipe them out. I have been looking at a few of the newer rams and i think i might be getting something a little newer this winter.

second questions is the best motor for those trucks. I think they come with the 5.9 hemi and a 4.7. well which one should I get, and is there a big difference in the 2 and whats the pros and cons of the 2.
thanks for the help guys.

 

Sorry to be off topic, but what size rims does your 01 have?

 

as far as i kno dodge kept there same lug pattern, i saw a 2nd gen the other day with 3rd gen rims on it, and i have a 4.7l and i love it but i really wish i would have gotten the hemi the power is just amazing but i do get alil bit better gas mileage

 

16x10 thanks foe the help

 

Yes they are the same bolt pattern but I bet the backspacing is different. But remember, you can't put 16" wheels on a 3rd gen ram. 17" is the smallest rim that will fit around the brakes.

 

They come with a 5.7 Hemi, 5.9 or 4.7. The 4.7 pretty much replaced the 5.9 and has just about the same HP. I have a 5.7 and wouldn't have gone any other way.

 

the bolt pattern on the 1500's from 94-06 or 07 is 5 x 5.5, personally i wouldnt buy a truck with the 4.7. i had one and the fuel mileage was horrible, it had no get up and go and just no power. also, when i was working at the dealership, we had quite a few that had rear main seals leakin. the 5.7L Hemi is byfar the best way to go, it has power all through the powerband and i have been getting great fuel mileage...just my $.02 worth