Got my UPS Delivery today............
08-24-2010, 09:03 PM
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Got my UPS Delivery today............
I made it home tonight just about 15 minutes before the UPS driver pulled into my driveway with my new wheels and tires 
Tires are BFG KM2's in a 285/70/17 flavour, so I'm glad I didn't have to worry about having to run down to the UPS depot to pick these up because I don't think I could have got them all into the Jeep at one time
They look a LOT taller than the stock 255/75/17 BFG MT's in the first two pics, but that's probably just because there's no weight on them yet.
The wheels are the 17x8 Mamba MR1's (+6mm) in the machined silver clearcoat finish, so they look virtually identical to the stock Rubi wheels...........yeah I know I'm boring, but I like the look of the Moabs
The MR1's definitely have a more "deep dish" look to them than the stock JK Moabs, so they're closer to the TJ Moab wheels.
I checked the backspacing on the wheels as soon as I got one unwrapped as I know there was some talk recently as to what the correct figure was. A rep from Mamba Wheels told me it was 4.6" and I came up with between 4.5" and 4.75" depending on where I took the measurement from (wheel lip or flange).
Hope to get them on the Jeep along with the TeraFlex Leveling kit this week-end.
***UPDATED August 29th 2010***
I installed my new wheels and tires today and I have to say the combo looks great. They still have a stock appearance but give the Jeep a much wider and more aggressive stance.
After I got everything bolted up, I took the jeep out for a quick drive to test everything out and there are no wobbles or vibrations of any kind. The two front wheels needed ~5-5.5oz to balance while the rears needed ~7-7.5oz............the spare was the worst of the bunch as it needed a little over 8oz.
I've got the pressure set to 36psi right now but plan to bring that down a little over the next few days once I get a better feel for the ride and handling. The tires are a little more squirrelly than the stock BFG MT's under braking and they do tend follow any grooves in the road surface more, but I'm used to that as I'm running a 285/40/17 Firehawk Wide Oval on my '02 Firehawk.
I didn't have enough time to install the TeraFlex Leveling Kit, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of rake, so I'll hold off on that install for the time being.
Updated pics are below.
Tires are BFG KM2's in a 285/70/17 flavour, so I'm glad I didn't have to worry about having to run down to the UPS depot to pick these up because I don't think I could have got them all into the Jeep at one time
They look a LOT taller than the stock 255/75/17 BFG MT's in the first two pics, but that's probably just because there's no weight on them yet.The wheels are the 17x8 Mamba MR1's (+6mm) in the machined silver clearcoat finish, so they look virtually identical to the stock Rubi wheels...........yeah I know I'm boring, but I like the look of the Moabs
The MR1's definitely have a more "deep dish" look to them than the stock JK Moabs, so they're closer to the TJ Moab wheels.
I checked the backspacing on the wheels as soon as I got one unwrapped as I know there was some talk recently as to what the correct figure was. A rep from Mamba Wheels told me it was 4.6" and I came up with between 4.5" and 4.75" depending on where I took the measurement from (wheel lip or flange).
Hope to get them on the Jeep along with the TeraFlex Leveling kit this week-end.
***UPDATED August 29th 2010***
I installed my new wheels and tires today and I have to say the combo looks great. They still have a stock appearance but give the Jeep a much wider and more aggressive stance.
After I got everything bolted up, I took the jeep out for a quick drive to test everything out and there are no wobbles or vibrations of any kind. The two front wheels needed ~5-5.5oz to balance while the rears needed ~7-7.5oz............the spare was the worst of the bunch as it needed a little over 8oz.
I've got the pressure set to 36psi right now but plan to bring that down a little over the next few days once I get a better feel for the ride and handling. The tires are a little more squirrelly than the stock BFG MT's under braking and they do tend follow any grooves in the road surface more, but I'm used to that as I'm running a 285/40/17 Firehawk Wide Oval on my '02 Firehawk.
I didn't have enough time to install the TeraFlex Leveling Kit, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of rake, so I'll hold off on that install for the time being.
Updated pics are below.
Last edited by Steve's 95YJ; 08-29-2010 at 04:04 PM. Reason: Updated Pics Included
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I made it home tonight just about 15 minutes before the UPS driver pulled into my driveway with my new wheels and tires
Tires are BFG KM2's in a 285/70/17 flavour, so I'm glad I didn't have to worry about having to run down to the UPS depot to pick these up because I don't think I could have got them all into the Jeep at one time They look a LOT taller than the stock 255/75/17 BFG MT's in the first two pics, but that's probably just because there's no weight on them yet.
The wheels are the 17x8 Mamba MR1's (+6mm) in the machined silver clearcoat finish, so they look virtually identical to the stock Rubi wheels...........yeah I know I'm boring, but I like the look of the Moabs
The MR1's definitely have a more "deep dish" look to them than the stock JK Moabs, so they're closer to the TJ Moab wheels.
I checked the backspacing on the wheels as soon as I got one unwrapped as I know there was some talk recently as to what the correct figure was. A rep from Mamba Wheels told me it was 4.6" and I came up with between 4.5" and 4.75" depending on where I took the measurement from (wheel lip or flange).
Hope to get them on the Jeep along with the TeraFlex Leveling kit this week-end.
Tires are BFG KM2's in a 285/70/17 flavour, so I'm glad I didn't have to worry about having to run down to the UPS depot to pick these up because I don't think I could have got them all into the Jeep at one time
They look a LOT taller than the stock 255/75/17 BFG MT's in the first two pics, but that's probably just because there's no weight on them yet.The wheels are the 17x8 Mamba MR1's (+6mm) in the machined silver clearcoat finish, so they look virtually identical to the stock Rubi wheels...........yeah I know I'm boring, but I like the look of the Moabs
The MR1's definitely have a more "deep dish" look to them than the stock JK Moabs, so they're closer to the TJ Moab wheels.
I checked the backspacing on the wheels as soon as I got one unwrapped as I know there was some talk recently as to what the correct figure was. A rep from Mamba Wheels told me it was 4.6" and I came up with between 4.5" and 4.75" depending on where I took the measurement from (wheel lip or flange).
Hope to get them on the Jeep along with the TeraFlex Leveling kit this week-end.
08-25-2010, 07:37 AM
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The wheels were $159.00 each + taxes and shipping to Canada. I ordered them from The Tire Rack as they had the best price of the four vendors I contacted. Even Mamba Wheels quoted me $165.00 each + taxes and shipping.
08-25-2010, 04:45 PM
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I agree with you, the original wheels look great, but these Mamba's look fantastic! I think the black wheel thing is so overdone and i don't think black looks that great with every color. Will be lookin forward to seein those beauties mounted soon
