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Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« on: May 14, 2008, 10:31:11 AM »
I am debating two wheel/tire combos. 
Option 1- Keep stock "silverblade" wheels and go to 265/75R16 (31.8" OD X 10.8 W) Maxxis Bighorns.  My jeep would look VERY similar to this:




Option 2- I picked up a set of 5 JK Rubicon wheels dirt cheap already and I would mount 275/70R17 (32.2" OD X 11 W) Bighorns on them.  My jeep would look very similar to this one but the tires would be slightly wider and shorter than the ones in the picture. The tires pictured below are 255/75R17s (32.4 X 10.5 W)





Either way I will have to run 1.25" wheel spacers and I will have to trim my front bumper cover.  I will probably have to remove my bumper cover completely if I wheel disconnected. Option 1 will probably cost me about $200 less.  I like the look of both but prefer the Rubicon wheels for street appearance.  Option 2 gives me a little more ground clearance.

Thoughts?????
Seth
07 Rubicon Unlimited on 37s

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2008, 10:58:17 AM »
Keep what you have.  It's different and I actually like the way they look better.

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2008, 11:15:38 AM »
welll..... How cheap did you get those JK rubi wheels? If cheap enough you could probably sell them for a small profit. If thats is possible I go with option 1 because it is $200 cheaper

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2008, 11:38:24 AM »
I got the set of 5 for $100 bucks and they look like brand new.  Supposedly 08 take offs with 200-300 miles on them.  I got them from Bud, I believe the same dude Chris purchased his XJ from.  I'm thinking I could get $200-$300 for them on ebay or Craigslist. 
Seth
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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2008, 12:14:03 PM »
I like them both. Are the specs the same as far as width and backspacing? If not I would go with the one that is going to give the most of what you want. They both look great so look at function and cost.

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2008, 01:03:54 PM »
I vote for the rubi wheels
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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2008, 03:24:29 PM »
What is on your Jeep now. Pic please. If I had to choose then I say the rubi wheels hands down.
I've grown tired of this.

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2008, 04:04:36 PM »
Currently 31" MTRs (245/75R16) with a 4" lift. 
Stock backspacing on the WJ wheel is 6" and the JK wheels are 6.25".  Spacers will make them 4 3/4  or 5" for the JKs.
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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2008, 04:28:10 PM »
I like those as well. Keep what you have, sell the rubis and buy some parts. ;)
I've grown tired of this.

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2008, 05:32:59 PM »
I thought the jk had a new lug pattern?

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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2008, 06:14:46 PM »
I thought the jk had a new lug pattern?

He mentioned spacers. I'm guessing those will change the pattern from 5 on 4.5 to 5 on 5. (Or whatever the JK pattern is.)
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Re: Help me decide wheel/tire combo
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2008, 08:25:04 PM »
I like what you have on their now plus you could sale the Rubi wheels for the extra $$$ to put to more upgrades!


 



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