RAM 1500 Tire Size Selection Guide

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

Are you looking to install oversized tires on your RAM 1500? Before purchasing, you'll need to determine the proper sizing for your suspension and wheel setup, whether stock height, leveled, or lifted. Doing so prevents clearance issues and rubbing and ensures the best possible aesthetics.

Fortunately, the experts at RealTruck have done the hard work for you! In this guide, we’re covering tire sizes for the RAM 1500, including all stock tire sizes by configuration and generation and our recommended tire sizes for alternative suspension configurations.

Use the tables and jump links below to find your particular RAM and our recommended tire size!

RAM 1500
Generations:

5th Gen.
2019-Current

5th Generation (2019–Current)

Configuration	Tire Size
Big Horn	275/65R18 275/55R20
Classic Big Horn	265/70R17 275/60R20
Classic Express	265/70R17 275/60R20
Classic Lone Star	265/70R17 275/60R20
Classic Tradesman	265/70R17 275/60R20
Classic Warlock	265/70R17 275/60R20
Laramie	275/65R18 275/55R20 285/45R22
Laramie Longhorn	275/55R20 285/45R22
Limited Longhorn	275/55R20 285/45R22
Limited	275/55R20 285/45R22
Lone Star	275/65R18 275/55R20
Rebel	275/70R18
Tradesman	275/70R18 275/55R20
Tradesman HFE	275/55R20
TRX	325/65R18
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
3.5" Lift Kit	33x12.50R18 on 18x10 (+0, +1), 18x8.5 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12), 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12) 285/65R18 on 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12) 305/60R18 on 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12)
6" Lift Kit	295/60R20 on 20x10 (-18, -19, -25), 20x9 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12) 35x12.50R20 on 20x10 (-18, -19, -25), 20x12 (-44), 20x9 (+0, +1, +18, +19, +20, -12)

4th Generation (2009–2018)

Configuration	Tire Size
Big Horn	275/60R20
SLT	265/70R17 275/60R20
EcoDiesel HFE	275/60R20
Express	265/70R17 275/60R20
Harvest	265/70R17 275/60R20
Laramie	275/60R20
Laramie Limited	275/60R20
Laramie Longhorn	275/60R20
Limited	275/60R20
Lone Star	275/60R20
Lone Star Silver	275/60R20
Night	275/60R20 285/45R22
Rebel	285/70R17
Sport	275/60R20 285/45R22
Sport R/T Regular Cab	285/45R22
Tradesman	265/70R17
Tradesman HFE	275/60R20
ST	265/70R17
SXT	265/70R17
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
3.5" Lift Kit	33x12.50R17 on 17x8.5 (+0, +1), 17x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20) 285/70R17 on 17x8.5 (+0, +1), 17x9 (+0, +1) 33x12.50R18 on 18x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20) 305/55R20 on 20x9 (+0, +1, +18, +20)
6" Lift Kit	35x12.50R20 on 20x10 (-18, -19, -24, -25), 20x9 (+0, +1, -12) 37x12.50R22 on 22x10 (-18, -19)

3rd Generation (2002–2008)

Configuration	Tire Size
1500 MegaCab	265/70R17
1500 QuadCab 2WD	245/70R17 265/70R17 275/70R17 275/60R20
1500 Regular Cab	245/70R17 265/70R17 275/70R17 275/60R20
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
2” Leveling Kit	33x12.50R17 on Factory 17 33x12.50R18 on Factory 18 33x12.50R20 on Factory 20, 20x9 (+0, +1) 295/55R20 on 20x9 (+0, +1) 305/55R20 on 20x9 (+0, +1)
6" Lift Kit	35x12.50R18 on 18x10 (-18, -19, +0, +1) 35x12.50R20 on 20x10 (-18, -19, +0, +1) 37x12.50R20 on Factory 20, 20x9 (+0, +1), 20x10 (-18, -19), 20x9 (+0, +1) 37x12.50R18 on Factory 18

2nd Generation (1994–2001)

Configuration	Tire Size
1500 ClubCab 2WD	225/75R16 245/75R16
1500 ClubCab 4WD	245/75R16 265/75R16 275/70R17
1500 QuadCab 2WD	225/75R16 245/75R16
1500 QuadCab 4WD	245/75R16 265/75R16 275/70R17
1500 Reg Cab 2WD	225/75R16 245/75R16
1500 Reg Cab 4WD	245/75R16 265/75R16 275/70R17
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
2.5” Leveling Kit	33x12.50R17 on Factory 17
5" Lift Kit	35x12.50R17 on 17x9 (-12) 295/70R18 on 18x10 (-18, -19, -25), 18x8.5 (+0, +1), 18x9 (-12) 35x12.50R18 on 18x9 (-12) 35x12.50R20 on 20x9 (-12)

1st Generation (1981–1993)

Configuration	Tire Size
All	205/75R15 225/70R15 235/75R15
Modifications	Recommended Wheel/Tire Specs
4” Lift Kit	35x12.50R15 on Factory 15 33x12.50R15 on 15x8 (-18, -19), 15x10 (-39) 295/70R18 on 18x10 (-18, -19), 18x8.5 (+0, +1)