Topic: Skinny's/Pizza Cutter's/Expo/etc... Thread

[Jeffy]

Aren't there a few styles out there??  My original ones were the 9-slot ones....

I already have a set of those.  I'd really like to get 7" wheels.  Although I have thought about using the 15x6's if can't find decent 7's.

[FourbangerYJ]

Really, you want to measure the offset and the backspacing as they aren't the same.  The wheel width is measured from bead seat to bead seat and not rim to rim.  The offset is measured off the inboard bead seat.  The backspacing is measured off the rim though.  So you get anywhere from .25"-.5" difference based on the thickness of the material and how the outboard flange is made.

Your diagram shows the same as how I said. I see what you are saying thou. You could always subtract the flange thickness. Normally the straight edge method will get you close enough.

[Jeffy]

You would need to subtract the flange length and rim thickness to get the correct offset.  So that's probably .25"-.5" difference.  Probably not big enough to worry about though.  The difference between Moab's (5") and steel wheels (5.5").  Although I'd like to see someone measure the BS on the KJ steel 16's.  If it's 6" then that's probably too close to use.

Here's another pic of the LJ with the KJ 16's.  Looks pretty tight.  Don't like the Rubi flares with the wheel offset though.

[FourbangerYJ]

My KJ wheels are like these.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Refinished-Jeep-Liberty-2002-2007-16-inch-Wheel-Rim-O-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588c32986bQQitemZ380309248107QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Looking at them they are way to positive offset for a YJ IMO.

[FourbangerYJ]

A 235-85-16 is a skinny 33 right? Or is it closer to 32?

[Torch_Ind]

A 235-85-16 is a skinny 33 right? Or is it closer to 32?

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

this will work for ya punch in the sized you want to check it and it will give you all the dimensions

just don't put in a compared tire and it will show you the specs of the one main tire you put in.

[FourbangerYJ]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

this will work for ya punch in the sized you want to check it and it will give you all the dimensions

Thanks. 

[FourbangerYJ]

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f125/15x7-steelies-5-a-1156177/

He says he won't ship but you never know. It sucks that most of these are back east!

[Torch_Ind]

I did it quick it's almost a 32x9.25

[Torch_Ind]

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f125/15x7-steelies-5-a-1156177/

He says he won't ship but you never know. It sucks that most of these are back east!

I have 4 of those rims I'm trying to sell at b.o would ship anywhere they need a bit of paint but wouldn't be hard to make them nice!!

[Torch_Ind]

http://northbay.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-4-stock-jeep-rims-15inch-W0QQAdIdZ252999854

[Jeffy]

Well, from what I'm getting 15x7's have 5.25" BS while the 15x8's run 5.5" BS.  Although the exception are the Moab's which are 5" BS.  Not in a hurry as I've got some time before I really need to make a decision.  If I have to I could get them mounted to my 15x6's then change over to 15x7's later. 

4" BS



Honestly, I wouldn't mind this but 31's are a bit small.  Would be nice with my 4.56's though.  I'll have to think about that though.  I've got 5 of these in a shed out back.  Not sure of the condition as they have been out there since '93.  Might look funny with some skinny KM2's.  Never seen KM2's mounted on them.  Anyone else ever come across pics, feel free to post them.

[Jeffy]

I've seen some 6-spoke 15x7's for sale on CL.  For some reason I'm sorta liking the OE flares too.

[njjeepthing]

Crappy garage pic, but 33x10.5x15 KM2's.

[Jeffy]

Crappy garage pic, but 33x10.5x15 KM2's.

Do you know what BS those 5-Holes had?  IIRC they were around 5.25".