Forged Ram 1500 Rims: Fitment Specs by Generation
Quick answer: 2009-2018 Ram 1500 (DS) trucks use a 5x139.7 bolt pattern and 2019-and-newer (DT) trucks use 6x139.7; both have a 77.8 mm center bore. Factory wheels run from 17 to 22 inches, with DT offsets around +17 to +21 mm.
A Ram 1500 is a big truck, and big trucks are unforgiving about wheels. Bolt on the wrong offset or ignore the bolt-pattern change between generations and you end up with rubbing, a bore that will not center, or a stance that looks off in every photo. Most ram 1500 rims on the shelf are cast, built to a price and a generic multi-fit bore. We take the opposite approach at ANKUSI: every wheel is forged from one block of 6061-T6 and machined to your exact truck. Before you spend a dollar, here are the real numbers that decide what fits.
Ram 1500 Rims and the Bolt-Pattern Split You Cannot Ignore
The single most important thing about wheels for ram 1500 trucks is that the bolt pattern changed mid-life. Fourth-gen trucks — your 2014 ram 1500 rims, 2016 ram 1500 rims and 2017 ram 1500 rims all fall here (the DS body, 2009–2018) — run a 5x139.7 five-lug pattern. When Ram redesigned the truck for 2019 (the DT body), it moved to a six-lug 6x139.7 pattern, so 2019 ram 1500 rims and 2021 ram 1500 rims are not interchangeable with the older five-lug wheels. The good news is the hub bore stayed at 77.8 mm across both generations, so once you match the lug count, centering is consistent. Factory diameters span 17-inch on work trims up to 20s and 22s on Laramie and Limited builds, with DT offsets sitting in a tight +17 to +21 mm window.
22 Ram 1500 Wheels vs 20s and 19s: Picking a Diameter
Go to any truck meet and the 22 ram 1500 wheels are the ones that stop people. A 22x9 fills the arch, gives that planted lowered look, and pairs naturally with a low-profile street tire. They ride firmer and are less forgiving of potholes, which is the trade for the presence. Drop to a set of 19 ram 1500 wheels or 20s and you get back a little sidewall, a slightly softer ride, and easier tire choices, without giving up much of the look. If your truck is a daily that occasionally tows, 20s are the sweet spot; if it is a show-and-cruise build, the 22s are hard to argue with. Because we forge to order, we hold your chosen offset exactly, so a wider 22 tucks under the fender instead of poking past it.
Why Forged Ram 1500 Truck Rims Are Worth It
A full-size half-ton is heavy, and every pound of wheel sits unsprung at the corner where it hurts ride and braking the most. Cast dodge ram 1500 rims have to be built thick to carry that load safely, so they are heavy by design. A forged wheel starts as a dense billet with a tighter grain, which lets us machine thinner, stronger spokes that drop weight and raise impact strength at the same time. On a truck that lives on broken city pavement or hauls a trailer, lighter ram 1500 truck rims mean a wheel that shrugs off a pothole instead of cracking, and brakes with less mass to fight. Our forged street and off-road series is cut to your truck's generation, bore and offset rather than a one-size-fits-many casting — contact us for a factory-direct quote on your Ram's exact spec.
That precision comes from owning the whole process. ANKUSI forges and finishes every wheel in one factory in Guangzhou — 6061-T6 billet, CNC turning, multi-axis CNC milling, and a dust-free automated paint line, with nothing subcontracted out. We hold IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certification, test every design to JWL/VIA and DOT standards, and build to TÜV or SFI compliance on request, at a capacity of 120,000-plus wheels a year. That's what it takes to hold a 77.8 mm bore and a DT-generation offset to spec, run after run.
Finishes: Ram 1500 Black Rims and Beyond
Finish is where the truck becomes yours. Ram 1500 black rims — gloss or satin — are the runaway favorite because black frames a big truck and hides brake dust and road grime between washes. A gloss black 22 under a dark grey Ram is about as clean as a street build gets. If you want to break it up, we cut brushed, bronze, gunmetal and two-tone finishes in-house, all applied to a wheel already machined for your exact fitment. Nothing about the color forces a compromise on how the wheel sits.
Spec Your Ram 1500 Rims the Right Way
Start with your year: five-lug for 2009–2018, six-lug for 2019 and up, 77.8 mm bore either way. Pick a diameter around how the truck is actually driven, then lock an offset that clears your brakes and fills the arch without rubbing. If you want the exact figures for your build, our Ram 1500 fitment guide lists bolt pattern, bore and offset by model year, and our forged truck wheel series shows the sizes and finishes we build. Every set is forged from 6061-T6 and made to order, so your fitment is never left to a generic bore. When you are ready to spec a set of forged ram 1500 rims, request a quote from ANKUSI with your year and trim and we will confirm every number before we cut metal — and you can see how the wheels are made on the ANKUSI Wheels homepage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What bolt pattern do Ram 1500 rims use?
It depends on the year. 2009–2018 (DS) Ram 1500 rims use a 5x139.7 five-lug pattern; 2019 and newer (DT) trucks switched to a six-lug 6x139.7. The hub bore is 77.8 mm on both, so match the lug count first and centering takes care of itself.
Will 2017 wheels fit a 2019 Ram 1500?
No. A 2017 Ram is five-lug and a 2019 is six-lug, so 2017 ram 1500 rims will not bolt to a 2019 or 2021 truck. You need wheels made for the DT six-lug pattern.
Do 22 ram 1500 wheels ride worse than 20s?
A little. 22 ram 1500 wheels run a shorter sidewall, so they feel firmer and are less forgiving over potholes than 20s or 19 ram 1500 wheels. The payoff is the filled-arch, lowered look. Forging to your exact offset keeps a wide 22 tucked under the fender.
Are black rims a good choice for a Ram 1500?
Very popular. Ram 1500 black rims frame a big truck, hide brake dust, and work under almost any paint. We finish gloss and satin black in-house, along with bronze, gunmetal and two-tone, on a wheel already machined to your fitment.
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