18 in wheels

[Oogs]

Why is it so hard for me to find used or cheap 18 in wheels for my 2003 ram 1500 farm ******. I have r18 duratracks In my garage I want to use but can’t find 18 in wheels with the right bolt pattern. Searched this forum but couldn’t find anything.

Thoughts?

 

[06 Dodge]

IIRC most 2003 came with 17 & 20 inch rims so that could be why you can't find cheap 18 inch rims...

 

[HemiLonestar]

Correct. 3rd gen factory options were only 17 and 20.

 

[Rayzaa]

After markets have 18" to fit 3rd gens but cheap they won't be.

 

[crash68]

If I'm not mistaken the 3rd Gen and 4th Gen trucks share the same bolt pattern

 

[HemiLonestar]

If I'm not mistaken the 3rd Gen and 4th Gen trucks share the same bolt pattern

Same pattern yes, but part way through the 4th gen run they changed the thread on the wheel studs, so when retrofitting, use the 3rd gen lug nuts and there's no problems.

 

[Oogs]

thanks felllas. What years are 4th gen so I can search for those as well? Any other trucks you know that can be used? I heard the durangos have 18 in and same bolt pattern. The mid 2000 years I believe.

 

[crash68]

What years are 4th gen so I can search for those as well?

Any of the Gen4 trucks 2009-18(DS body) including the 2019-22 "Classic" versions.
The bolt pattern is: 5 lug 5.5 inch or 139.7mm Standard

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[Tray Burge]

22" on my 03 and cheap they were not.

 

[Oliver Closehauf]

Out of curiosity, what is "cheap"? I found a set of 4 "new" 18 inch wheels off a 21 2500 for 400 bucks on Craigslist. Picking them up Saturday pending confirmation of the bolt circle (wheel comparator site says they are the same).

I'll be putting some highway tires on these and keeping the 17's and tires I have now for recreational use.