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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Default Can anyone tell me what wheels these are?

They looks so familiar but I can't make out the brand name on these Craigslist pictures.

I'm just curious how they'll look on my Cherokee.

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/pts/4178069565.html
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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They're made by American Racing. I found another set of them but not a model number.

If you're at work don't search "Old American Racing Wheels" in google images...
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Dude sent me a better picture:



Originally Posted by Lowrange2
They're made by American Racing. I found another set of them but not a model number.

If you're at work don't search "Old American Racing Wheels" in google images...
I am at work and thanks to you, can't get anything done because all I can do is think about is googling "Old American Racing Wheels".
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle
I am at work and thanks to you, can't get anything done because all I can do is think about is googling "Old American Racing Wheels".
This is just the beginning of the sickness.

Wait till you're out to dinner with you wife and all your thinking about is what brand of tie rods your going to buy, or you're attending your daughters school play but all you can think about is the new set of tires you're going to get tomorrow.

Or you're at your Dad's funeral and the only thing going through your mind is "What the hell is that clunking sound coming from my front end"?
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Boobies.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 95Cherokee
This is just the beginning of the sickness.

Wait till you're out to dinner with you wife and all your thinking about is what brand of tie rods your going to buy, or you're attending your daughters school play but all you can think about is the new set of tires you're going to get tomorrow.

Or you're at your Dad's funeral and the only thing going through your mind is "What the hell is that clunking sound coming from my front end"?
.....or having sex in the back of your jeep and wondering if with a well built internal cage could you still be doing what your doing right now.....
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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I find it interesting... or confusing... that the craigslist ad suggests the wheel will fit "most 5 lug"... Ford, Dodge, Chevy. I didn't think the jeep and chevy rims would be interchangeable. 5x4.5 vs 5x4.75?
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NCBobD
I find it interesting... or confusing... that the craigslist ad suggests the wheel will fit "most 5 lug"... Ford, Dodge, Chevy. I didn't think the jeep and chevy rims would be interchangeable. 5x4.5 vs 5x4.75?
All I know is that an XJ has the exact bolt pattern as a Ford Ranger, what other vehicles will interchange I don't know.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Older wheels that would fit multiple patterns were called unilug wheels. I think the name is "sawblade"

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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122
Boobies.
This.
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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122
Boobies.
I concur.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 06:01 AM
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These wheels were the thing to have, 10-15 years ago. Like chrome mods.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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American racing type 26 aka sawblades,I would buy them and remount the tires on a different rim if it was me.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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They're starting to grow on me. I'm curious how much backspacing they have. From the picture on the dude's ZJ, they don't look like they have anything less than 4".

He's interested in trading plus cash for some stockers, which I have (235 all seasons). I might pull the trigger as the wider/better wheels and tires should aid in my battle against death wobble.
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Alright dudes, help me decide on wheels/tires.

Should I go for the above BFG All Terrains on boobie wheels or these Goodyear SR-As on OEM Ravines?

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/pts/4190554292.html

Price is about the same.
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