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Old 09-29-2010, 08:19 PM
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I want 16 inch wheels for my 92 xj and I might be too cheap to buy new ones :0).
I have found stock wrangler 16 inch wheels for acceptable prices but I dont know if the bolt pattern is the same.
I am wondering what other vehicles have the 5- 4.5 lug pattern or if the wrangler wheels will work.
Forgive my ignorance I am new to this jeep stuff.
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i was looking for a set myself recently

Grand Cherokees till 98
Wrangles till 05 (pre JK)
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there are a lot of fords with the 5 on 4.5 but the hub is smaller on them so they dont fit but most after market wheels will.
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So long as they are post CJ, but pre-2007, they should work fine. I believe the YJ's were 5x4.5, and I know the Wranglers went to 5x5 in 2007 and up.
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yep the YJs and TJs were the same so if its a 16 from either one of those they will work
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Thanks guys, my plan is to trim my fenders, install a 2 inch lift and put 235/85/16 tires ( I like the tall skinnies).
irongrave, are you the one with the black XJ that did the write up on trimming fenders? If so thats how I want my jeep to look.
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if those are your plan then you should be able to get away with stock style wheels/backspacing and they should tuck nicely as well. I'd like to see when you have it done.
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Ford Ranger,Dodge Dakota and YJ/TJ wheels,will all fit a XJ. My '94 XJ also has a bastard pack rear spring pack using a Pro Comp Ford Ranger add a leaf.
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yep that is my XJ, its a little bigger now and all armored up see build thread for updated on it
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Also look in junk yards for rangers and exploders with after markit rims as they have the same bolt pattern.
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Just a thought, I put 16" wheels on my 98 XJ with 235/70/16's the tires hit the lower control arms pretty bad. I use 1.25" spacers and all is well now.
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Cash is limited? Got to craigslaist or ebay... You might find someone selling rims that fits your jeep...
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i got a set of 15x8 black and polished wheels for sale lol like new for 400
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If you deside to go new, Cragars in silver and black are $62 and chrome are $75 at summit racing.
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I just found some black soft 8 16's on ebay for 336.00, I dont know what the backspacing is. I guess I will have to be careful... I may find a good deal on stock rims of some sort then end up spending more than new rims because I may need spacers.
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I got a set of 16" wheels from an '01 Explorer that fit. Like mentioned above, the hub hole was a bit too small, but 5 minutes with a file fixed that. I use them for my snow tires 245/75R16.
I also got a set of 16" wheels I think from a Jeep Liberty that fit, but 2 of them are damaged, so I haven't used them until I can maybe find another pair.
The Explorer wheels have better backspacing, so they don't rub on the lower control arms.


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