Tires and Wheels???

[Larryboz]

Am I correct in assuming that I can purchase 17X9 Rims with 275/60/17 tires and they will fit my '96 Shortbed RAM without any other modifications? I think these are the same as come on the Indy Ram. Any info would greatly be appreciated.

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larryboz
'96 Ram 360 Shortbed

[RAM MAN]

I'm sure that is the stock set up - the only thing that will be different is your speedo. Since your truck came with 16" wheels and you will be installing 17" - the speedo will need adjusting. I think all you have to do is swap out the pinion gear in your speedometer cable and you should be all set.

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"Good Luck on your project."

[SJS440]

If you calculate the actual tire size, it reveals 245/75/16~30.5" 275/60/17~30". The speedo will not be off by much, but the right thing to due would be to correct the speedo.
SJS440

[RM Indy]

Depending on the rim it shouldn't be a problem. 5" backspacing on mine keeps them under the truck. Any less & they'll hang out from the body. Manufactuters cat. should specify if their rim will fit your year & model. Any Indy or SS/T rim should fit if your a 94+. They were manuf. by http://www.americanracing.com/mainsw.html


Here's some other wheel sites http://www.budnik.com/
http://www.enkei.com/ http://www.centerlinewheels.com/


Blair@wot

[This message has been edited by RM Indy (edited February 23, 2000).]

[Larryboz]

Thanks for all your input it is greatly appreciated.

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larryboz
'96 Ram 360 Shortbed