Topic: Wheel question

[gomi]

anybody know if these will fit. The specs seem to suggest that they will, but I've never seen a tj with them. thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140043181754&fromMakeTrack=true

[Jeffy]

Those are old Cherokee Limited wheels.  I think they used them on the Eliminator also.  At $135 they aren't really a deal since you can get a lot better wheels for that kind of cash.  Not to mention they have a lot of negative backspacing.  This brings the tire close to the frame.  I've seen them on Export late model YJ Limited too.

[SMC4WD]

I was thinking the same thing about the backspacing...  But I wasn't too sure.  Thanks Jeffy...

Gomi...  On the front I'm almost sure they'll hit on the tie rod ends...

[gomi]

Thanks guys, was a bit curious. I kind of like them. Thanks for your help

[Greatwhite]

In case you are still interested in going that route, i have always found Acker Wheel to have great prices, very reputable company as well.

http://www.ackerwheel.com/wheels/AW9009.html

[JeepersCreepers]

Gomi , If you like the style with the holes check out the MT Classic IIs . I've got them & they are a great looking wheel.......................... :D


http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels.php?item=ClassicII

[Jeffy]

I like these OEM wheels which are better.  One thing I noticed was that those 10-Hole wheels (official name) are only 15x7.  It would be better to invest in 15x8 wheels which opens a lot of doors.

Another wheel that would be nice is the 'Canyon'.  It was used on Sahara TJ's.  These are fairly common wheels.  Next up would be Rubicon 'Moab' wheels.  These are also 16x8 5-spoke wheels.  Notice that you'd have to get new tires or Rubicon Take-off tires.  You can find the tires and wheels for fairly cheap as take-offs.  Another wheel that has holes is the older '5-Holes'.  These are a bit harder to find.  They are 15x8" and were used on Renegade YJ's as well as some early TJ Saharas.  They also went by the name 'Gamblers' but those are made by American Racing. (American racing makes all the OEM wheels and is not allowed to sell OEM wheels themselves.  They made a similar wheel that wasn't an exact copy.) Problem with buying older wheels is getting 5 of them.



The price difference in wheels will also depend on it's makeup.  The cheapest wheels are stamped steel.  Next come cast Aluminum and then Forged Aluminum and Billet Aluminum.  Most people go with steel or Cast Aluminum though because of looks and cost.  Forged and billet wheels are stronger then cast but cost a lot more.

[gomi]

I like both the oem "gamblers" and the mickey thompsons. I was thinking of either getting the gamblers from collinsbrosjeep.com which sells them for $75 each. Or getting the crager soft 8 in chrome which resemble the mickey thompsons but are $50 each from quadratec. One thing that I am curious about. My neighbor has the same 30inch tires as I do but his are on the black steel wheels and mine are on the stock 5spokes. Yet his stick out of the fenders about 3/4 of an inch more than mine. You think it's because he may have 15x8 where as mine are 15x7? I kind of like how his looks.

[Jeffy]

I like both the oem "gamblers" and the mickey thompsons. I was thinking of either getting the gamblers from collinsbrosjeep.com which sells them for $75 each. Or getting the crager soft 8 in chrome which resemble the mickey thompsons but are $50 each from quadratec. One thing that I am curious about. My neighbor has the same 30inch tires as I do but his are on the black steel wheels and mine are on the stock 5spokes. Yet his stick out of the fenders about 3/4 of an inch more than mine. You think it's because he may have 15x8 where as mine are 15x7? I kind of like how his looks.

That has to do with wheel backspacing.  His wheels probably have 4.5" backspacing.  This is 1" outboard then stock.

Here's a good example.  The wheel on the left will tuck under the fenders while the one on the right will stick out further even with the same diameter and width.