20x8 spare rim available?

[redvetram]

I’m looking to replace the current 17” spare on my 2019 1500 Classic with a 20” spare. Long story short, I’ve got a brand new 20” hankook I don’t want going to waste and the 17” factory spares, although full size, have pitiful tread. When/if I get another flat Id like a superior spare tire to use. The problem is the regular 20” rims have too small of a center hole so the toggle on the end of the cable that holds the spare won’t fit through it. basically need to find a steel rim meant to be a spare. I know some of the older (3rd gen?) RAMs had 20” spares but don’t know if the offset is compatible with my truck, which is 19.

Basically wondering if what I want even exists.... 20x8 spare rim 5x5.5 bolt pattern with 19mm offset. And if it does, where to buy one.

 

[tidefan1967]

If you peel the clad off of any of the factory 20's the center hole underneath is big enough for the hoist to fit through. I have seen some earlier (3rd gen) spare rims in steel that will fit on eBay. I'm pretty sure the 5 bolt pattern is the same from 2002 until now. I would check ebay, here's one example. https://www.ebay.com/itm/02166-Reco...589a50c:g:fR8AAOSwTBtdWxzI&LH_ItemCondition=4

 

[redvetram]

Thanks for the link and info. What about the offset on those older spare rims? Any idea why they are only labeled to fit up to 2008 Rams? What changed?

 

[tidefan1967]

I'm not sure, hopefully someone else will chime in.

 

[Badger 13]

The 20" steel wheels do exist, I found one for my spare at a salvage yard that specialized in wheels. I searched for quite some time, but eventually found one.

 

[SouthernGorilla]

If you don't want to go the refurbished route, they are available new also.
https://www.roadreadywheels.com//products/2002-2008-20x8-dodge-ram-1500-steel-wheel-rim