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Title: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 16, 2008, 09:27:47 PM: If I dont sell my current wheel & tire combo, I will end up with JK Sahara/Rubi wheel and keep the 37x12.50x17's. Opinions?

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Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:29:47 PM: So these are also 17"? I like the wheels on the Jeep. You gonna paint them or leave the machine finish?
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 16, 2008, 09:31:18 PM: Quote from: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:29:47 PM
So these are also 17"? I like the wheels on the Jeep. You gonna paint them or leave the machine finish?

Yes, the JK Sahara Rubi/Saharas are 17's. I will either do Sahara' which are painted silver or Rubi's, which are machined.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:33:24 PM: I dig it. I still hate that I got rid of my OEM canyon wheels. I liked them. I think this would look good on the ole girl. And again, no maintenence on those wheels either! Bonus for me! Same offset as what you have now?
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 16, 2008, 09:34:50 PM: Actually, the offset is 6.25, but by the time I add the billet spacer/adapter to get the new lug pattern, I would be where I need to be.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:36:28 PM: Right on! I just saw a listing on craigslist for a set of those wheels and tires. Good price on them too.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: DOUG on May 16, 2008, 09:43:11 PM: Aren't the JK 17's too narrow?
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:46:19 PM: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/683629118.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/683556516.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/682748939.html

All day long on the list...
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 16, 2008, 09:47:39 PM: Quote from: Doug on May 16, 2008, 09:43:11 PM
Aren't the JK 17's too narrow?

No. Mike runs a 37x12.50 on his JK rims with success.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:51:42 PM: Very well I might add. Love that thing!
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 16, 2008, 09:58:25 PM: Quote from: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 09:46:19 PM
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/683629118.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/683556516.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/682748939.html

All day long on the list...

I found a set of Sahara silver finished 17's for $250.00 ;D
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 16, 2008, 10:02:09 PM: Nice!
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: RotorHead on May 16, 2008, 11:17:31 PM: Be careful with Sahara rims, some of them are 18's.

They look great, but mine are taking a pounding. I'll take some pictures of them tomorrow. The spokes catch hell being so far out on the rim. I've dinged the bead area pretty good a few times also. I surely can't complain about performance. They've gripped the tire great and balance well. They are aluminum though and show scars for sure.

Just so you know, not that I think one is better than the other,there is a difference between Sahara and Rubi wheels. Only in the finish though. I think the Sahara wheel is painted with a clear coat and the Rubi wheel is polished with a clear coat. Something like that anyway.

Why don't you get with Seth? If he doesn't run the Rubi wheels, you could buy those.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Matt on May 16, 2008, 11:41:25 PM: i like the cool black ones you got now.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 17, 2008, 09:50:48 PM: Well, today, I decided to machine the lip of my rims. Didnt have a chance to clean them afterward, btu I think it looks nice. Your opinions?

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x147/Chris_Hyde/Miscellaneous/Wheel1.jpg)

(http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x147/Chris_Hyde/Miscellaneous/Wheel2.jpg)
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Will on May 18, 2008, 12:04:37 AM: I like. :) {toast}
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: fatrat on May 18, 2008, 12:06:01 AM: The contrast of the machined lip looks sweet!
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Post by: Krawler00 on May 18, 2008, 08:33:55 PM: Looks nice. It would hide some scars too!
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: jbaird1 on May 18, 2008, 08:41:13 PM: Well look better in person. Chris we need pics and a write up on the door mod! ;D
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Chris Hyde on May 18, 2008, 08:42:08 PM: Quote from: jbaird1 on May 18, 2008, 08:41:13 PM
Chris we need pics and a write up on the door mod! ;D

>:(
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: jbaird1 on May 18, 2008, 08:44:08 PM: Im sorry. I have done alot worse hell I was waxing the rubicon one day and caved the hood in.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Will on May 18, 2008, 08:48:27 PM: Ah, that caught my eye. I thought it was just something in the reflection. Whadja do Chris? :)
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Metro on May 19, 2008, 09:25:21 AM: I like the machine finish Chris. Looks better than the rubis would I think.
Title: Re: Thinking of a wheel change
Post by: Krawler00 on May 19, 2008, 10:58:36 AM: What did we miss Chris??? ???