2500 Factory Wheel Size vs 1500 Factory Wheel Size

unixgeek · Apr 14, 2014

I have a 07 2500 and I'm a ram newbie. I've noticed that the 2500s typically have 17" wheels while the 1500s typically have 20" wheels. With the OEM tires on both, the 2500 has a smaller tire than the 1500. Why is that? I would think you'd want the opposite, especially with the extra space to fill between the two. I've looked around and I didn't see an answer for this already, but it is driving me crazy.

ammo · Apr 15, 2014

My 2006 came with the 17's as well, but my 2014 came with 20's and the tires spec is 33.4 tall. Not sure I like the 20's as tires seem to be pricier than some of the smaller sizes...I may end up going with 18's if/when I upgrade.

oldskool83 · Apr 15, 2014

2500s are work trucks, 1500s are your pretty everyday trucks...auto companies market that because 80% of people do not need a 2500+ work truck to drive 8 miles to work.

I put 20x10s on my 1500, it has 20's factory. I like them better then 17's or 18s anyway. the bigger the rams get the larger wheel look better in my mind. 17" looked huge on 2000-01 trucks

WhiteExpress · Apr 15, 2014

OldSkool nailed it.

2500s aren't glorified minivans like most people's 1500s.

Stock '11 Express had 275/60R20s, 33" Tires
Stock '13 Tradesman 2500 has 245/70R17s 30" Tires.

Let me tell you how well THAT sits with me...

unixgeek · Apr 15, 2014

Thanks for the info. I was kind of hoping it was because the factory wheels on the 1500s weren't capable of handling the load a 2500 can. At least that would be a logical reason. Seems bone headed otherwise.

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