Here’s a complete breakdown of dually wheel sizes commonly used for RAM, Ford, and Chevy dually trucks — both OEM-style and aftermarket forged setups:
Truck Model | Factory Dually Wheel Size | Bolt Pattern | Notes |
RAM 3500 | 17x6.0 or 17x6.5 | 8x6.5 (older) / 8x165.1 (newer) | Usually steel or aluminum |
Chevy 3500HD | 17x6.5 or 18x6.5 | 8x210 | 2011+ uses 8x210 bolt pattern |
Ford F-350/450 | 17x6.5 (F-350) or 19.5x6 (F-450) | 8x170 (F-350), 10x225mm (F-450) | Super Duty models |
Size | Use Case | Notes |
22x8.25 | Common aftermarket dually | Direct bolt-on for most dually trucks |
24x8.25 | Show builds / lifted trucks | Bigger diameter, common in forged wheels |
26x8.25 | SEMA-style builds | Requires low-profile tires |
28x8.25 | Extreme show builds | Less common, clearance issues |
l Many forged dually setups run super single front wheels like:
l 22x12, 24x12, 26x14 up front
l And 22x8.25 or 24x8.25 rear duals
Truck | Bolt Pattern | Dually Setup Compatibility |
RAM 3500 | 8x6.5 or 8x165.1 | Yes |
Chevy 3500HD | 8x210 | Yes |
Ford F-350 | 8x170 | Yes |
Ford F-450 | 10x225 (Alcoa) | Yes – Commercial-grade |
Things to Consider
Hub Bore Size (Ford, GM, RAM all differ).
Offset: Most dually wheels run a positive offset (~+120mm) to clear rear duals.
Adapters: Some aftermarket forged brands (e.g. American Force) require adapter kits to mount.
Would you like:
Wheel suggestions by brand + truck model?
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Details for a direct bolt-on dually setup with no adapters?
Let me know your truck model and style (work truck, lifted show, etc.), and I can give you exact recommendations.
