Wheel Suggestions/Ideas/Advice?
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Wheel Suggestions/Ideas/Advice?
Hey all, as the title says, I'm searching for any suggestions on wheels for my XJ. With all the manufacturers, websites, off-road shops, and other outlets, I'm sure there are literally hundreds of options available, but I've yet to come across anything that really strikes my fancy, so I turn to the community for help.
The only wheel that appeals to me so far is the Cragar Soft 8, as common a wheel as that may be around here. Its a simple, clean looking, and not going to break the bank, but I am not against going a different route.
I'm open to most anything. Steel, Aluminum, painted or not. The only thing I'd like to avoid is anything with the D Windows on them, just not a fan of that style.
Currently running the stock 5-Star XJ wheel with a 30x9.50R15 tire. The plan is to go to a 31x10.50R15, on a 15x8 wheel. I would also like to go to a lesser backspacing, something in the 4.5 neighborhood to widen the stance a bit.
And just for kicks, anyone who is running or has run a 31x10.50R15 tire with the Auto trans, 3.55 gears, would love to hear your opinions on that setup as a DD, both city and highway driving, and what I should expect.
Eagerly awaiting ideas!
The only wheel that appeals to me so far is the Cragar Soft 8, as common a wheel as that may be around here. Its a simple, clean looking, and not going to break the bank, but I am not against going a different route.
I'm open to most anything. Steel, Aluminum, painted or not. The only thing I'd like to avoid is anything with the D Windows on them, just not a fan of that style.
Currently running the stock 5-Star XJ wheel with a 30x9.50R15 tire. The plan is to go to a 31x10.50R15, on a 15x8 wheel. I would also like to go to a lesser backspacing, something in the 4.5 neighborhood to widen the stance a bit.
And just for kicks, anyone who is running or has run a 31x10.50R15 tire with the Auto trans, 3.55 gears, would love to hear your opinions on that setup as a DD, both city and highway driving, and what I should expect.
Eagerly awaiting ideas!
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In my opinion the 31 is the perfect tire size for a XJ, I don't think a 4.5 backspace wheel would be all that wide 3.75 would be more like it.
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I just ordered new rims. Im running 31s with 3.55 gears no lack of power, and mpg didn't suffer rlly. I went with 3.5 backspacing for a wide stance since im running flat flares I wanted them to sit wider. Id say go with a 4" bs if u want it a bit wider then stock
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Keep it Jeep! The 97-06 Rubicon Moabs look amazing on Cherokees. 16' tires are now more common the 15's. These wheels are a bolt on application.
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Originally Posted by Killabrew
Keep it Jeep! The 97-06 Rubicon Moabs look amazing on Cherokees. 16' tires are now more common the 15's. These wheels are a bolt on application.
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Appreciate all the replies! Will definitely take some time and look into all the suggestions. At this point, I'm up for most anything.
Keep 'em coming!
Edit: Wiggles, do you have a pic of your bedlined wheels? I'm curious as to how they turned out.
Keep 'em coming!
Edit: Wiggles, do you have a pic of your bedlined wheels? I'm curious as to how they turned out.
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I just got my crager v-5's today and got em put on!
with 4" back spacing
with 4" back spacing
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Originally Posted by TSea99XJ
Appreciate all the replies! Will definitely take some time and look into all the suggestions. At this point, I'm up for most anything.
Keep 'em coming!
Edit: Wiggles, do you have a pic of your bedlined wheels? I'm curious as to how they turned out.
Keep 'em coming!
Edit: Wiggles, do you have a pic of your bedlined wheels? I'm curious as to how they turned out.
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