The 2011 Ram 1500 received high marks, with U.S. News naming it one of the best full-sized pickups. And while it’s great just the way it is, it doesn’t mean you won’t want to customize it. Since aftermarket modifications vary in difficulty, one of the easiest ways to upgrade your Ram is to start with your wheels.

However, before you swap out your wheels, there are a few specs you’ll need to know, including your Ram 1500’s bolt pattern.

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2011 Ram 1500 bolt pattern

Thankfully, knowing your

Ram bolt pattern

is pretty simple since Ram 1500s up to the 2018 model year have the same 5x5.5 bolt pattern. As you likely don’t have any idea what that means, we can break down the measurement for you further.

The first number equals the number of bolts and the second number is the diameter of the circle they form.

With a bolt pattern of 5x5.5, your Ram has five bolts arranged in a 5.5-inch diameter circle.

But, if you want to actually get a new set of wheels, you’ll need to know a few more specs before purchasing, including your factory wheel size, stud size, offset, center bore, and wheel tightening torque.

Factory wheel size: 17”, 20”, 22”

Stud size: 9/16" x 18” or 9/16 inch stud with 18 threads per inch

Offset: 0-25.4 mm

Center bore: 77.8 mm

Wheel tightening torque: 160-200 Nm

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How to measure your Ram’s bolt pattern

Although we’ve provided all the info you need to purchase a new set of wheels, knowing how to do it yourself is always nice!

To start, you’ll need a measuring tape or ruler. Then, you’ll want to pick a wheel and choose one of the five bolts. From there, measure across to the opposite bolt. Since your Ram 1500 has an odd number of bolts, just choose the nearest one. By measuring to the center of this bolt, you’ll have your diameter!

Put this together with the number of bolts your wheel has, and you have your 2011 Ram 1500 bolt pattern.

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