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Running Commander rims on an XJ

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BIGSLVRXJ

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The archives just weren't working for me today. I want to run a set of the newer 17" Grand Cherokee or Commander rims on my XJ. I need to figure out what bolt pattern they are, and if there is anyway with stock XJ axles to achieve this pattern. I found some spacers on eBay that convert the 4.5 to a 5.5 but I'm not sure if that's what the newer Jeeps are or if it's just 5x5. Anyone know for sure?
Thanks in advance,
Collin
 
using the hubs for a 2006 Grand, I measured the lug pattern for you and according to my math and dial calipers it is 5 on 4.5 ...114.3MM does equal 4.5in I think?!??!
 
mgreen84 said:
using the hubs for a 2006 Grand, I measured the lug pattern for you and according to my math and dial calipers it is 5 on 4.5 ...114.3MM does equal 4.5in I think?!??!
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No kidding, so then... that would be the same as an XJ's yeah?
Edit...I think I found out they are 5x5 because that's what it's sounding like all the wheel spacers are for them. This is a picture of the wheels I want for anyone who is interested...
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5x5 like the JK and WJ
 
shelbyluvv said:
5x5 like the JK and WJ
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That confirms that...so does anyone know if they make 5x4.5 to 5x5 spacers anywhere?
 
nope they will not work. They are CJ size 5X5.5.
 
Steve97TJ said:
What does that matter?
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They are 5x5.5 not 5x5 which the new Jeep rims are. I didn't see the .5 when I originally posted it, but shelbyluvv is right.
 
Dude shell out a couple extra bucks and get steel ones. Aluminum blows, expecially when it comes to something strucural like these. My friend bought a pair and they stripped out, bent, just plain garbage.
 
DanMan2k06 said:
Dude shell out a couple extra bucks and get steel ones. Aluminum blows, expecially when it comes to something strucural like these. My friend bought a pair and they stripped out, bent, just plain garbage.
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Are you kidding? Steel wheels blow. Aluminum are lighter and are so much easier to balance. And i think you have the price thing wrong. Steel wheels are so much cheaper then aluminum.
 
Steve97TJ said:
Are you kidding? Steel wheels blow. Aluminum are lighter and are so much easier to balance. And i think you have the price thing wrong. Steel wheels are so much cheaper then aluminum.
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um.... I think he was talking about the steel spacer vs. the aluminum spacer.
Although I think very little of any spacer. For the 200 dollars/set for spacers, you could just find a decent aftermarket 17" wheel..... plus I've seen the spacers come loose. But everyone is allowed thier opinion. Best regards.

oh btw.. the factory chrome wheels are $$$$$ compared to aftermarket. If you get a good deal on 4 from someone who upgraded. Keep your eye out for a 5th "deal" so when you bust 1 wheel up your not stuck buying from the dealership
 
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99 and after are 5x5
 
I wanna see it don't let anyone dissuade you!
 
lancey3 said:
I wanna see it don't let anyone dissuade you!
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Oh I'm going to do it, I don't want huge bling, but I think 17" chrome Jeep wheels would be cool. As far as spacers, if people think steel are better, that's what I will go for. I just need opinions because this is an area I've never dealt with before. I've never had to use spacers for anything else. I don't have the funds to do it right now, but a few months down the road I'll make it happen.
 
fiyerbirdie said:
um.... I think he was talking about the steel spacer vs. the aluminum spacer.
Although I think very little of any spacer. For the 200 dollars/set for spacers, you could just find a decent aftermarket 17" wheel..... plus I've seen the spacers come loose. But everyone is allowed thier opinion. Best regards.

oh btw.. the factory chrome wheels are $$$$$ compared to aftermarket. If you get a good deal on 4 from someone who upgraded. Keep your eye out for a 5th "deal" so when you bust 1 wheel up your not stuck buying from the dealership
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I had the same opinion about wheel spacers as you. When I swapped the rearend in my Toyota to a later model (3" wider) the only way to get the front to match was with wheel spacers. I wanted steel but, nobody (well, one company was but, they're no longer around) made them. I have had my spacers on there for about 4 years now (second set of 35" tires and about 70,000 miles). I installed them with Loctite red, tourqued to spec and have never had to retorque them. My truck is a daily driver/work truck and gets wheeled pretty hard quite often......no problems. So, I changed my opinion on wheel spacers......I run 1" spacers on my Cherokee because I like the factory alloys. I'll be running 33X10.50X15 BFG A/Ts (got five, almost new ones, for free from a buddy :D ) on the the factory 7" wide alloys (if my 31s will ever wear out) for D/D duty and 33X12.50X15 muds (don't know which ones yet) on a set of 15X8 Ravines (I think that's what they're called) for wheeling.----------Hans
 
90PioSport99 said:
Oh I'm going to do it, I don't want huge bling, but I think 17" chrome Jeep wheels would be cool. As far as spacers, if people think steel are better, that's what I will go for. I just need opinions because this is an area I've never dealt with before. I've never had to use spacers for anything else. I don't have the funds to do it right now, but a few months down the road I'll make it happen.
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So ya lost me. Are the wheels 5X5 or 5X5 1/2? If it's 5 X 5 1/2 I got a set of 4, only used for a month. Had the CJ wheels & tires on the XJ till I got the new soft's. They are alluminium, but blue lock_tite is your freind.
 
91 Jeep Project said:
There is nothing wrong with aluminum. Spidertrax uses 6061T6 aluminum, and are pretty much the standard as far as wheel spacers are concerned. They make a 5 on 5 to a 5 on 4.5. I imagine you could get them to make you a reverse set.
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See my earlier post for a link to the wheel spacers you're looking for. 6061T6 aluminum lug centric....excellent quality about $75 a pair -------Hans
 
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