What Wheels and Tires Best Fit a Fourth Generation Dodge Ram 2500?

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Stock Fitment
• Best Builds
• Shop for Your Vehicle

2010-2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Wheel, Tire & Suspension Fitment Guide

The fourth generation Ram 2500, produced from 2010 to 2018, is when the Ram nameplate fully stepped out from under Dodge and became its own brand in 2010. This generation brought a sharper, more aggressive exterior compared to its predecessor, with a bold front face and a frame that looked like it meant business right off the lot. Under the hood, buyers could choose from a Hemi V8 gas engine or the legendary 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel, the latter of which became the go-to choice for serious towing and hauling.

This truck earned a strong reputation for raw capability and long-term durability, making it one of the most popular heavy-duty platforms for off-road builds today. If you're looking to build your Ram 2500 into a capable trail rig, this guide will walk you through the wheel, tire, and suspension options that actually work for this platform. We'll also pull real examples from our gallery so you can see what other Ram 2500 owners have done with theirs. Let's get into it.

Stock Wheel & Tire Fitment for the Fourth Generation Ram 2500

From the factory, the fourth generation Ram 2500 came with tire sizes of either 265/70 or 285/65, paired with wheel sizes of 17x7.5 or 18x8. The bolt pattern on this truck is 8x6.5, and that is something you need to lock in before you start shopping for wheels. Any wheel you consider for your build has to match that bolt pattern, otherwise you'll need an adapter to make it work.

For an off-road build, a common theme you'll see repeated across builds in our gallery is pretty straightforward: bigger tires paired with mid-range wheel diameters. You're looking at tires in the 35 to 37 inch range combined with wheels between 17 and 20 inches in diameter. On the suspension side, a leveling kit or a lift in the 3 to 5 inch range will give you the ground clearance you need without creating clearance or geometry problems. If you're planning on going taller than that, keep your suspension geometry in check. A lift that takes your alignment out of spec will cause real damage to your front end components, and that's an expensive mistake to undo.

Best Builds

Find the Perfect Wheels, Tires, Suspension & More For Your Fourth Generation Ram 2500 at TrailBuilt Off-Road!

You now have what you need to know to build your Ram 2500 into a capable, trail-ready rig. The next step is finding the right setup, and that's exactly what the TrailBuilt Off-Road store is built for. We offer free shipping and quick delivery on all orders, plus financing options to make your build more accessible. Bundle any set of in-stock wheels and tires together and you'll also get free mounting and balancing included. Your Ram 2500 build is ready to come together, so get to it.