Guide to Leveling & Wheel and Tire Sizing for 06+ 4wd Ram 1500's

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You guys think a 34 will fit stock height? 11 wide? Specifically 275/65R20 on stock wheels?


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After some research, a few private messages and reading this thread a couple more times I thought I understood the rim specs I wanted. until I saw your posted dimensions on here again. The only thing I'm still struggling with is why a 20x9 0mm offset would have a 5" back spacing and not 4.5? Seems like if there is no offset the back spacing would be half the rim width. Awesome thread, really appreciate the time and detail given to the info.
 

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You always add an inch to get the overall width.
 

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Would really love to see you copy - edit this thread for Ram 2500
 
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Would really love to see you copy - edit this thread for Ram 2500

There hasn't been as much demand for that in the past but as of late I have been answering more and more questions pertaining to the 2500/3500 trucks so I may look into doing that when I have some free time. Thanks for the suggestion.
 

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Great thread! Do we have part numbers or site sponsors we could buy from for suspension parts? (Bils, rear springs)
 
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Great thread! Do we have part numbers or site sponsors we could buy from for suspension parts? (Bils, rear springs)

Shoot an email to [email protected] and let them know what you're looking for and that you're a forum member sent by me and they'll get you hooked up with a good price. :waytogo:
 

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just got my truck lifted

6 inch zone lift now trying to see if i should get different rims since idk if these 20x9S are gonna cut it ha
 

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6 inch zone lift now trying to see if i should get different rims since idk if these 20x9S are gonna cut it ha
Truck looks great !
Maybe a 18 X 10 wheel -12 +mm imo , 17" wheel if it will clear the Zone steering knuckle ...
 

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I think it looks good but I can't tell exactly how much the tires stick out


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Right now my truck sits at 36.5" front and 39" at the back so I debating.... @2.1 (2" lift) would be 38.5" / 39" but if I go @2.8 (2.75" lift) then I'd be at 39.75" / 39" approximately.

So, just trying to decide which way to go..... I'm thinking i'll need a 1" spacer for the back if I go with the 2.8 to keep from being nose high.
 

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Right now my truck sits at 36.5" front and 39" at the back so I debating.... @2.1 (2" lift) would be 38.5" / 39" but if I go @2.8 (2.75" lift) then I'd be at 39.75" / 39" approximately.

So, just trying to decide which way to go..... I'm thinking i'll need a 1" spacer for the back if I go with the 2.8 to keep from being nose high.
The bilsteins will settle a bit , took several months for me , but mine @ +2.8" settled about 3/8 " in about 5 months or so and now after a year they are the same .
If your truck has low miles ie < 10-15 k your coils up front will settle a bit as well .
If you tow or haul often , I'd install a 3/4 - 1" rear spacer . If not I'd go +2.8" on the bils and no spacer .

Hope this helps !
 
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Right now my truck sits at 36.5" front and 39" at the back so I debating.... @2.1 (2" lift) would be 38.5" / 39" but if I go @2.8 (2.75" lift) then I'd be at 39.75" / 39" approximately.

So, just trying to decide which way to go..... I'm thinking i'll need a 1" spacer for the back if I go with the 2.8 to keep from being nose high.

Do you have any thoughts about the wheel and tire setup that you want to run? That may factor into the decisions regarding the amount of front end lift you want.

At the end of the day setting them at either 2.1" with no spacer or 2.8" and putting a rear coil spacer in won't make a huge difference. Either one is simple to do and not a huge cost difference. It comes down to what you want to run wheel/tire wise and how high you want the truck to sit.
 

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Do you have any thoughts about the wheel and tire setup that you want to run? That may factor into the decisions regarding the amount of front end lift you want.

At the end of the day setting them at either 2.1" with no spacer or 2.8" and putting a rear coil spacer in won't make a huge difference. Either one is simple to do and not a huge cost difference. It comes down to what you want to run wheel/tire wise and how high you want the truck to sit.

I plan on either 17" rims with 285/70/17 tires or keeping my 20" chrome class with 285/60/20 tires. 0 offset was what I was looking at according to another thread I read that you suggested. I don't have fender flares on my truck right now. Maybe 295's if I could get the to fit without any rubbing.... Thanks for your help Brandon!!!
 
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I plan on either 17" rims with 285/70/17 tires or keeping my 20" chrome class with 285/60/20 tires. 0 offset was what I was looking at according to another thread I read that you suggested. I don't have fender flares on my truck right now. Maybe 295's if I could get the to fit without any rubbing.... Thanks for your help Brandon!!!

You'll have no problem fitting either of those setups leveled. You shouldn't have a problem running 295/60/20's on the OEM 20's. That will keep everything tucked under your fender as well if that's what you're looking for.
If you decide to go with aftermarket rims you could go to an even larger tire if that's something you're interested in.
 

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You'll have no problem fitting either of those setups leveled. You shouldn't have a problem running 295/60/20's on the OEM 20's. That will keep everything tucked under your fender as well if that's what you're looking for.
If you decide to go with aftermarket rims you could go to an even larger tire if that's something you're interested in.

295's will fit ok on the chrome clad rims???
 
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