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     The Dodge Ram 1500 is a poplular truck and one of the most popular questions we get are about fitment.  Questions like: "Will the custom truck rims fit like the stock wheels?" or "How much will the wheels stick out past the fenders?". This article will outline and show how certain size wheels and offsets fit on a 2011-2017 Ram 1500 truck. The factory OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) wheels for the Dodge Ram 1500 will have a wheel offset between +15mm and +25mm depending on which trim package and wheel option you have. These wheels will tuck under the fender with room to spare. If you want your new wheels to fit like the stock wheels then you will want to search for 8" width wheels with the +15mm to +25mm offset or a 9" wheel with a +18mm offset. These sizes will stay tucked under the fender with room to spare on the 2011-Up Ram 1500, even if you don't have fender flares. Here is a picture of a 2016 Ram 1500 with 20x9 +18mm offset wheels. Y...

Through the years I've had many questions about putting custom wheels on classic Ford Mustangs. Most of the questions involve fitment on year models from 1964 1/2 to 1973. Confusion seems to revolve around the fact that in those years Ford used two different bolt patterns, and had a re-design of the Mustang in 1967. First let's consider the two bolt patterns Ford used during those years. There were two. A 4/4.5 bolt pattern was used for 6 cylinder models, and a 5/4.5 bolt pattern was used on 8 cylinder models. Unfortunately if you have a 6 cylinder with the original hubs and drums then there are few choices in custom wheels that are made to fit. To get a really nice looking custom wheel you’ll probably have to go with a custom made application. Companies like Billet Specialties build quite a few styles with full cover caps that can be drilled for the 4/4.5 bolt pattern and will look great. Some 6 cylinder Mustang owners choose to change out the hubs and drums to the ...