WheelOffset

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
8×165.1
Center bore
120.9 mm, 121.3 mm
Thread
M14×1.5, 9/16" - 18 UNF
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
5.7i · V8, Petrol7.5x17—ET455.52 in245/70R178x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.7i · V8, Petrol8x17—ET435.69 in265/70R178x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.7i · V8, Petrol7.5x18—ET455.52 in255/65R188x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.7i · V8, Petrol8x18—ET405.57 in265/60R188x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.7i · V8, Petrol8.5x199x19ET35 / ET425.63 in275/55R198x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.7i · V8, Petrol9x20—ET305.68 in285/50R208x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.9TD · I6, Diesel8x17—ET435.69 in265/70R178x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.9TD · I6, Diesel8x18—ET455.77 in275/65R188x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.9TD · I6, Diesel8x19—ET405.57 in255/65R198x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
5.9TD · I6, Diesel9x20—ET355.88 in285/55R208x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
8.0i · V10, Petrol8x17—ET435.69 in265/70R178x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
8.0i · V10, Petrol8.5x18—ET355.63 in285/60R188x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
8.0i · V10, Petrol9x19—ET305.68 in285/55R198x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
8.0i · V10, Petrol9.5x209.5x20ET25 / ET395.73 in295/50R208x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF
8.0i · V10, Petrol10x22—ET205.79 in305/40R228x165.1121.3 mm9/16" - 18 UNF

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • Wheel Accessories Parts Set of 32 Black Spiked Solid Metal Lug Nuts 9/16 x 18 Thread 4.4 Inch Tall Closed End Bulge Acorn Spike Lug Nut 1 Long Socket Key

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  • MIKKUPPA 9/16-18 Lug Nuts - Replacement for 2002-2010 ram 1500, 1994-2010 Ram 2500/3500, 1984-1997 F250/F350, 1974-1988 J20 Aftermarket Wheel 32pcs Chrome Closed End Lug Nuts

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  • 9/16-18 Wheel Lug Nuts, 32pcs 9/16x18 Lug Nut 2 inch Long Spline Drive Cone Seat with 1 Socket Key for 1994-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 8 Lug Aftermarket Wheels

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Wheel locks

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  • Bolt Lock 5922986 Spare Tire and Wheel Lock for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK

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Real-World 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2003 Dodge Ram 2500 custom wheel setup

18×8.5 ET12

Documented on a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires
38/15.5R18
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 45.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 20.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
  • Width +1" vs OEM
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More specs for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.