Affordable Winter Wheels Setup: Ram 2363

[shamoo]

FYI, on the Facebook Rivian group, someone tried these 20" Dodge Ram models. They appear very similar to the "correct" 2363 wheels so take note. A lot of folks on the FB groups are thinking they scored when they find these.

They contact the front caliper, but clear with only a 1/4" spacer. I didn't have too much interaction with him (he sent me some photos and a short video), but I indicated my concern to him that he would still need a hub centric ring so the weight of the wheel/vehicle rests on the hub. I don't know how that works along with a 1/4" spacer plus with slightly less lug tightening rotations on a heavy Rivian.

Anyway, thought I'd share.

Some pics he sent me:

You can see the contact here in the front.

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[Riviot]

FYI, on the Facebook Rivian group, someone tried these 20" Dodge Ram models. They appear very similar to the "correct" 2363 wheels so take note. A lot of folks on the FB groups are thinking they scored when they find these.

They contact the front caliper, but clear with only a 1/4" spacer. I didn't have too much interaction with him (he sent me some photos and a short video), but I indicated my concern to him that he would still need a hub centric ring so the weight of the wheel/vehicle rests on the hub. I don't know how that works along with a 1/4" spacer plus with slightly less lug tightening rotations on a heavy Rivian.

Anyway, thought I'd share.

Some pics he sent me:

You can see the contact here in the front.

These are definitely the WRONG ones and do not work. I'm okay with hub centric ring, I'm not okay with spacers. I highly suggest not trying these wheels.

 

[Riviot]

All apologies if already discussed but I've been lurking for some 2363's for a while and haven't come up with anything. I see some auto scrap yards not too far away likely have some. Is this a terrible idea to poke around there? Is there unseen damage that would make it a sketchy buy even if things look alright to my eye? Thanks!

I got my second set from a junk yard, just look for cracks on the inside.

 

[boborob]

Looks like the plug and play TPMS are sold out on Amazon, are there other easy ones that folks have found or do I have the choice of waiting vs biting the bullet and trying to program some not perfect fits? Thanks!

 

[Riviot]

Looks like the plug and play TPMS are sold out on Amazon, are there other easy ones that folks have found or do I have the choice of waiting vs biting the bullet and trying to program some not perfect fits? Thanks!

Check my OP, easy to program and I can ship it to you.

 

[Puttyandnapalm]

In a funny coincidence, I purchased a 08 ram 1500 (with a rare manual trans!) to be my winter vehicle, and I just picked up yet another set of 2363 wheels to throw on this truck, but keeping it in the back of my mind that I can use on my Rivian someday.

if anyone going down this route has the dodge center caps, I’d take them off your hands.

 

[Riviot]

In a funny coincidence, I purchased a 08 ram 1500 (with a rare manual trans!) to be my winter vehicle, and I just picked up yet another set of 2363 wheels to throw on this truck, but keeping it in the back of my mind that I can use on my Rivian someday.

if anyone going down this route has the dodge center caps, I’d take them off your hands.

Maryland Man reads "winter tires," buys winter truck. I like it! Might be smarter than the rest of us jamming these into our Rivians.

If I had a bigger garage or a giant work shed, I'd probably do the same, along with a cheap used commuter EV.

 

[Puttyandnapalm]

Hah, I’ve only driven the Rivian in the snow once and it seemed capable, but I don’t trust anyone not to slide into me!
a manual trans, 4x4, with snow tires should serve me well on the bad snow days.
But I could definitely throw those dodge wheels on my Rivian someday. I even found sensors that will work on both the Dodge and the Rivian

 

[SSteveEV]

Hah, I’ve only driven the Rivian in the snow once and it seemed capable, but I don’t trust anyone not to slide into me!
a manual trans, 4x4, with snow tires should serve me well on the bad snow days.
But I could definitely throw those dodge wheels on my Rivian someday. I even found sensors that will work on both the Dodge and the Rivian

Please tell us more about the sensors, I assume you mean they can be reprogrammed while still mounted to the wheel?

 

[Puttyandnapalm]

Please tell us more about the sensors, I assume you mean they can be reprogrammed while still mounted to the wheel?

yes, the 2008 ram I purchased uses a 315 mhz frequency while Rivian uses a 433
There are dual frequency sensors now that I can program now to work with the dodge, but when I eventually use this set on the Rivian, I can reprogram it without having to dismount.

I did purchase the smart pro TPMs tool mentioned in this thread, and what a fun gizmo. DIY tpms

 

[shamoo]

In a funny coincidence, I purchased a 08 ram 1500 (with a rare manual trans!) to be my winter vehicle, and I just picked up yet another set of 2363 wheels to throw on this truck, but keeping it in the back of my mind that I can use on my Rivian someday.

if anyone going down this route has the dodge center caps, I’d take them off your hands.

I got them for ya! They're obviously older and need a wipe down, but they're yours.

PM me and we can figure out shipping. My wife has a corp FedEx account and I can probably get it to you for just a few bucks.

 

[SSteveEV]

I got them for ya! They're obviously older and need a wipe down, but they're yours.

PM me and we can figure out shipping. My wife has a corp FedEx account and I can probably get it to you for just a few bucks.

I may be able to beat SoCal to IL shipping if it ends up being difficult but yours look in better shape than mine were. @Puttyandnapalm

 

[freshpow]

Has anyone had these 2363s mounted at a Discount Tire or are you just using local tire shops? I have an appointment for later today but they asked about the load rating of the wheel and am worried they may not install if I don’t have something to point to.

 

[Riviot]

Has anyone had these 2363s mounted at a Discount Tire or are you just using local tire shops? I have an appointment for later today but they asked about the load rating of the wheel and am worried they may not install if I don’t have something to point to.

Point at the other tires they mount onto them, I've seen plenty of 116s stock on there.

My powder coater mounted the tires for me, so no issues. I asked their wheel guy, former DT employee, about the wheels and he said they're rated even higher.

 

[Puttyandnapalm]

Has anyone had these 2363s mounted at a Discount Tire or are you just using local tire shops? I have an appointment for later today but they asked about the load rating of the wheel and am worried they may not install if I don’t have something to point to.

I used local chains when I did mine but I didn’t have them put them on the rivian. Just dropped off wheels, tires, and sensors and said “mount this” and I picked them up a few hours later.

If road force balance is an option with your choice of shop, I’d recommend

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