Popular Diameter, Color and Material Options for Dodge Ram 1500 Wheel and Tire Packages

Are you ready to get some new boots for your Ram? Unfortunately, shopping for Dodge Ram 1500 wheels and tires is a hassle if you shop for them separately. You'll have to meticulously plan out the shopping process, and then ensure that your new Ram 1500 wheels and tires are compatible.

Thankfully, wheel and tire packages for your Dodge Ram 1500 make the shopping experience a breeze. Instead of having to choose between dozens of options and combinations, you can get the Dodge Ram wheels and Ram 1500 tires you need in one shot.

Popular Wheel Diameters for Dodge Ram 1500 Wheel and Tire Packages

When shopping for Ram 1500 wheel and tire packages, some of the more common diameters you'll find include 17 inches through 20 inches. Understanding the width of the wheel is also important, which is why many wheels are packaged as 17x9 or 20x10. The nine and ten numbers represent the width of the wheel in inches.

Dodge Ram trucks that are riding on the stock suspension without a lift benefit the most from smaller, 17x9 wheel and tire packages. 18s are also quite popular, especially for a second set for winter or off-roading. On the other hand, if you have a lift kit installed, upgrading to larger 20x10 wheel and tire packages makes more sense for performance and aesthetics purposes. After all, who wants tiny wheels on a lifted truck?

Popular Wheel Materials for Dodge Ram 1500 Wheel and Tire Packages

There are dozens of size options for your wheel and tires, and plenty of color combinations, but it's essential that you understand wheel materials before you buy. This is because the construction of the wheel determines how well it will perform, and if you're someone who loves off-roading or if you haul something heavy, you may need support from strong wheels to avoid problems.

The most common types of wheel materials come down to steel and alloy wheels, with steel wheels being plain, black-painted stamped steel, and alloy wheels being made from a combination of metals, usually aluminum and magnesium.

Learn more about both options in more detail below.

Steel Wheels

When it comes to steel wheels, you always know what you’re getting, and that's solid steel. For someone who uses their Dodge Ram 1500 to plow snow or haul heavy cargo, sometimes steel is the right choice. Steel wheels are extremely durable, and brands like Rough Country carry great steel wheels at affordable prices. The only drawback is the weight of the wheel, but for hauling cargo, boats, and heavy trailers, you can't go wrong with this wheel material.

One extra bonus is that if you bash the lip, you can often hammer it back into shape and get the tire to reseal on it. With alloy, it’ll crack and need a major repair or replacement.

Alloy Wheels

When it comes to alloy wheels, you’re looking at several different types of wheels that leverage various types of metals. Still, the most common combination you'll find in a wheel and tire package is an aluminum alloy wheel. What makes these wheels desirable is their lightweight design, which makes them great for reducing unsprung weight.

That said, there are two types of alloy wheels to choose from. You have cast alloy wheels, which are made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold to form the wheel. While it's not the most durable wheel, these wheels are lightweight, highly customizable, and easy to find.

The other type is a forged alloy wheel, which goes through a similar process. What makes these wheels stronger is the fact that the metal is hammered or pressed into a specific shape, which results in a denser, stronger wheel. Overall, both options are viable, so connect with our sales techs for more assistance choosing the right wheel materials.

Popular Colors for Dodge Ram 1500 Wheel and Tire Packages

Let's not forget about the most popular wheel colors for Dodge Ram 1500 wheel and tire packages. Sure, the color of the tires will usually be black, maybe with some white lettering if that's your thing, but the color of the wheel is where you get to let your more creative side shine.

The most popular wheel color tends to be black. This applies to most major brands, like Fuel Wheels and Rebel. That said, other color options are available, and you can even find black wheels with chrome accents that help them stand out.

Some other common colors include chrome, brushed aluminum, and red rims with beadlock patterns. You'll also find that most of these color options are available in gloss colors, which are shiny, and matte colors, which are more dull or flat.

We say dull, but when done tastefully, it's an aesthetic you can't really find with gloss wheels, especially if you have a matte-black paint job.

Get the Dodge Ram 1500 Wheels and Tires You Need Today

When you need the best wheel and tire packages, we have plenty of options available from the best brands in the industry, so you can combine some of the best Patagonia tires with high-quality Mammoth wheels in one package.

Plenty of options are available for all your driving needs, with all-terrain and all-season packages that offer strong wheels and tires for daily drivers, and more rugged mud-terrain tires and stronger wheels to handle competition-level off-roading.

Having a hard time deciding on which wheel and tire package is right for your vehicle? Talk to our sales techs for more help getting the right package.