Lug pattern on 2005 Rams

[JDoneff]

Hey Guys, I am new to the forums. I am looking to buy a 2005 CDT either 2500 or 3500 SRW. I currently own a 99 Ram 2500 with the Dana 60 front and Dana 70 rear end. I have American Racing wheels and I would like to put them on my new Ram. Is the bolt pattern on the axles the same or will it be different?

Thanks, Joe

 

[KBertetto]

Pretty sure it's the same 8 on 6½ pattern. I see 2nd Gen's with 3rd Gen wheels once in a while.



Bert

 

[Buddy's Ram]

While the lug pattern may be the same, I don't think the 99 rims will clear the larger brake calipers on an 05. That is why we have 17 in rims.

 

[jakprince]

If the 2005 still have 17 inch wheels they will not fit. I think the bolt pattern is the same though.

 

[JDoneff]

Alright, well that answers my question. Thanks

 

[robert4570]

While the lug pattern may be the same, I don't think the 99 rims will clear the larger brake calipers on an 05. That is why we have 17 in rims.

I'll second that , also the 99 had 16" wheels w/drum rears . There might even be a difference between 99 and 2001 drw wheels ,which had disc rears.

 

[nickleinonen]

no 16" wheels and some aftermarket 17" fit a 3rd gen 8 lug dodge... bolt pattern is the same 8x6. 5" shared by all model year 8 lug dodge and chevy, and earlier [pre 99] ford 8 lug. .