18" OEM wheels question for Gen.3

[Ozymandias]

I'm looking into buying 18" Rims, would love OEM Rims.
Question, I've the Freespin Hubs on my Truck, which rims will fit my Truck?
Also, do all that rims have the same bolt circle? Ar they all hub centric or bolt centric?
Do all rims have the same load capacity from factory?
Offset 43mm vs 57mm a problem?
Any traps that I have to avoid?

Reason for this - I desperately need more LI to my tires and found that 295/70-18 is way better then my todays 315/70-17.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Ozy

 

[SnoKing]

They are lug centric(and should be balanced on a machine with lug adapers) and the Laramie ones are the best looking in my opinion. Someone will have to tell you about the offset issue and if the lug nuts are the same thread sized etc.

 

[Wayne M.]

I know the suspension change (2013?) caused the backspace change. How they will act, look and fit on a 3 gen, I am not sure. The Laramie wheels have a smaller and closed center. This poses a problem for the free spin hub. I always thought these (and all Mopar vehicles) were hub centric.
I agree that OEM wheels can’t be beat!

 

[JR]

Lug pattern is the same , gen 4 does use metric studs but you should be able to use your lug nuts. At least I could on my 98 when I put on a set of gen 4 17's. The guy gave me the OEM gen 4 lugs with the wheels and the taper on the lug nut was the same as my 98. Never had a problem in 4-5 years of running them.

Ozy if you want we can do a quick wheel swap at Ceraland to check fitment and see how it looks. My spare is just a steelie but carries the same offset and tire size.

 

[cerberusiam]

All the HD OE wheels are hub-centric not lug-centric, have to make sure you get hub-centric if you go aftermarket.

All the OE wheels are rated at 3500 lbs, which is for the most part a conservative number. Matches the weight rating on the axle. I have run 8k on the rear axle many times with no issues on 3rd an 4th gen wheels.

Back space is more on the 4th gens wheels but unless you have a modded steering system they fit fine. The centers do not have caps on them so you have to cut them out for the free spin hubs.

 

[SnoKing]

All the HD OE wheels are hub-centric not lug-centric, have to make sure you get hub-centric if you go aftermarket.

So why do all the threads about vibration with some 4th gens say the wheels are lug centric and need to be balanced with adapters or on a road force balanced???????????????????

You have not the made the hub centric claim on those threads?

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[cerberusiam]

Cuz' arguing with some people about wheels is like wrestling with a pig.

Most of those threads are about popular after market wheels that are NOT hub-centric. Note the OP asked about OE wheels not the mall crawler crap that they have issues with. On the other hand, as bright as some of those yokels are they may not have a clue what they are babbling about either. Most of them get a million miles on their BFG's and never have DW.

I don't think Dodge produces a vehicle with lug-centric wheels anymore. Our Challengers, Chargers, 1500's, 2550 and 3500's are all hub-centric with OE wheels.

 

[JR]

All the OE wheels are rated at 3500 lbs, which is for the most part a conservative number.
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Interesting that they rate the wheels for less than the tires. Its usually the other way around. Just thinking out loud but wheel rating is alot harder to come by than a tires rating that is printed right on the side wall.

 

[Ozymandias]

Well, will there be someone out there that is willing to put the alloy wheel/rim on a lathe and turn out the center section to accommodate for the FS Hub?

Otherwise I'm bound to the steel/chrome clad rim.

 

[AH64ID]

Well, will there be someone out there that is willing to put the alloy wheel/rim on a lathe and turn out the center section to accommodate for the FS Hub?

Otherwise I'm bound to the steel/chrome clad rim.

It won’t effect the rating, just your ability to rotate.

I agree that the Laramie wheels are the best looking of the bunch. I looked into them for my 05 before going 19.5’s. My plan was to have 2 machined out, and pay the dismount/mount fee every couple years. But I went 19.5’s, as I was often over 7K with the 05. Hoping I can squeeze by with the current setup and 18’s until I buy a 5th wheel.

 

[Ozymandias]

I would be willing to machine all 4 rims to have the ability to rotate, pretty important to me.

Fun fact, a set of 4 Alloys is often cheaper in ebay then the chrome clad steel wheels.

Does someone know if my Gen3 Hub caps fit to steel rims?
From the pictures i think the should.

 

[AH64ID]

I would be willing to machine all 4 rims to have the ability to rotate, pretty important to me.

I think it would look funny without a center cap on the rear axle, which is why I was planning to only machine 2.

I do agree thou, it’s nice to be able to rotate.

 

[Ozymandias]

Ozy if you want we can do a quick wheel swap at Ceraland to check fitment and see how it looks. My spare is just a steelie but carries the same offset and tire size.

That would be awesome if we could do that.

Lug nut angle is 60°, a standard size.

 

[AH64ID]

Yes 3rd gen lug nuts work just fine. My dad has a pair of OEM steel 18’s that bounced back and forth between his 06 and 17 before he sold the 06.

 

[EDankievitch]

I used a hole saw to open up my centers. My new openings are not true but they work. I had to locate a tire shop that has the Lug mount for the wheel balancer so they can be turned true. Even before the wheels were opened up they would not center right and would turn off true unless mounted by the lugs. I'll try to post some pics when I get a chance.

 

[Ozymandias]

Yes 3rd gen lug nuts work just fine. My dad has a pair of OEM steel 18’s that bounced back and forth between his 06 and 17 before he sold the 06.

Looking good

https://www.reifenrechner.at/index....1et=43&2rb=295&2rh=70&2durchm=18&2fb=8&2et=57

 

[Ozymandias]

I used a hole saw to open up my centers. My new openings are not true but they work. I had to locate a tire shop that has the Lug mount for the wheel balancer so they can be turned true. Even before the wheels were opened up they would not center right and would turn off true unless mounted by the lugs. I'll try to post some pics when I get a chance.

You did it by hand?

I wouldn't have the courage to do so my self.
But anyway it worked out for you.

 

[Regcabguy]

I don't know why Dodge went with built-in center caps.

 

[cerberusiam]

I don't think the wheel itself needs machined, just the cover that contains the center cap. It is plastic cover that is anchored to the actual wheel frame and not structural. If one wants to make them look custom one can source caps and make an anchoring system for them.

 

[AH64ID]

I don't think the wheel itself needs machined, just the cover that contains the center cap. It is plastic cover that is anchored to the actual wheel frame and not structural. If one wants to make them look custom one can source caps and make an anchoring system for them.

It’s the wheel itself that needs machined.