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Gnat5680

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bloomington,MN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #1

ok so the most supidist question ever (yes, i said stupidist)

if i find a pair of 15inch wheels with the right bolt pattern they will work on a jeep right?

 

Menzenski

Formerly Mambeu

Location

Home: Ithaca, NY School: Albuquerque, NM

• Aug 16, 2006

• #2

Maybe. The hole in the center may not be big enough to seat the wheel properly. Search for the people who run Ford Ranger wheels on an XJ and you'll see what I mean.

 

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Gnat5680

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bloomington,MN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #3

now don't get me wrong i like these wheel but i WILL NOT be putting them on it. i just want to know if they would work for off roading.


http://www.thewheelconnection.com/php/showwheel.php?name=Risen&brand=Konig&brandsearch=1

its more of one of those would it work kind of things.

 

xj4life

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LaPorte, IN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #4

also consider BS, back spacing. to avoid issues you'll want ones with similar bs to the stock wheels.

 

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Gnat5680

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bloomington,MN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #5

that brings me to another question. what is the stock bs and what are the pros and cons of a wider bs?

 

MogifiedXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tellico, TN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #6

Gnat5680 said:

that brings me to another question. what is the stock bs and what are the pros and cons of a wider bs?

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I beleive 4.5" is the optimal backspace on an 8" rim for the jeep cherokee. Anymore and you will could run into problems with the tires contacting suspension parts.

 

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Gnat5680

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bloomington,MN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #7

so what about a 15 inch rim?

again the Pros And Cons.

 

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Littlewhitexj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cadillac MI

• Aug 16, 2006

• #8

What about a 15" rim?

Its 15 inches.

Mine came from the factory with a 15" rim, as did most XJs.

 

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Gnat5680

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bloomington,MN

• Aug 16, 2006

• #9

whats the back spacing of the 15"?

 

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ckh550

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Diego

• Aug 16, 2006

• #10

SEARCH. I'm sorry, but every thread this guy starts turns into 5 pages of stuff that's been covered hundreds of times, yet people respond to him every time. Search for 'backspacing' and you will find all your answers and info on what kind of rim, size, backspacing, everything that you need to fit whatever size tire you have to go with whatever amount of lift you have.

Chris

 

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Littlewhitexj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Cadillac MI

• Aug 16, 2006

• #11

Stock backspacing is 5.25" on the stock 15x7" Rim.

 

Menzenski

Formerly Mambeu

Location

Home: Ithaca, NY School: Albuquerque, NM

• Aug 16, 2006

• #12

Less backspacing makes your tires stick out more, but puts more stress on your hubs and steering. More backspacing tucks your tires closer in to the body, but can lead to clearance issues.