need original wheel size
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need original wheel size
I want to put original wheels and tires back on my 2001 Cherokee Sport. I've been told they are either 5 X 4 or 5 X 4.5 and both size wheels will fit, That just doesn't sound right to me . I know they are 15 inch wheels but I'm confused over the bolt pattern and what is correct. This is a pic of my truck with the old original wheels.
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5 X 4.5
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If I'm not mistaken, that 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern goes all the way back to the original jeeps and most older Fords, plus a few hundred million trailers of all shapes and sizes.
I've got a bunch of those trailer wheels but I don't know if they actually work on an XJ because of brake disc/drum clearance. I know the offset is different so they might actually work but would be sitting a fair bit outboard of the correct wheels, so they might actually turn. Not sure if it would be unsafe with the tire track being wider ????
I've got a bunch of those trailer wheels but I don't know if they actually work on an XJ because of brake disc/drum clearance. I know the offset is different so they might actually work but would be sitting a fair bit outboard of the correct wheels, so they might actually turn. Not sure if it would be unsafe with the tire track being wider ????
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If you're buying aftermarket wheels, you also need to pay attention to the offset.
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep...m-40i-usdm-181
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jeep...m-40i-usdm-181
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