Just wondered what everybodies thoughts were. I know the 35s will fit w/ a leveling kit but wasnt sure if theyd fit on the stock 20x8 wheels w/o rubbing the knuckle or other suspension parts due to the added width. Thoughts?
cpelton
07-07-2009, 02:47 AM
You need spacers, I bought 1/4" spacers off eBay for $20 for 4. Even then it is soooo close to the knuckle. Don't go with anything that has an agressive sidewall
cpelton
07-07-2009, 09:42 AM
And correct me if I'm wrong but i'm pretty sure they are 20x9"
TRXMudder
07-07-2009, 01:27 PM
The silver 20s that come w/ the big horn package are 20x8 according to the Dodge website.
I thought the different lift kits used a replacement knuckle whcih was why less backspacing was needed. Its that way w/ most knuckle lift kits, since they reuse the stock uca and then lower the lcas, creating a lot longer length from one to the other taken up of course by the new bigger/longer knuckle. The longer knuckle thereby interferes w/ the wheel/tire setup if it doesnt have the right backspacing. Thats why on an 18" wheel you need less than 5" but on a 20 you need less than 5.5" as the knuckle is slanting to its place in the uca.
I thought that maybe the stock setup w/ 4" less knuckle would probly not have the same clearance issues.
cpelton
07-07-2009, 03:15 PM
yup you are right, I was thinking the same thing. You may still run into problems with a wide tire and aggressive sidewall though. I didn't test fit with the stock knuckles so i'm not sure.
TRXMudder
07-07-2009, 03:31 PM
yeah, I dont know. Ive seen guys running 35s on the leveling kits but i think theyve all had aftermarket wheels w/ less backspacing. I know of a couple guys who ran 35s on the 3g rams w/ the stock wheels. Heck, I ran 305s on my 05 w/ the stock wheels.
