Percheron

Hi all,

I'm looking at doing something like the pic below, with the same type wheels. I found many sets of 5 for sale on craigslist for less than $200. Obviously from the pic it can be done, but I'm curious if any mods need to be done to the wheels to run 35X12.50? The ones on craiglist were the basic TJ 15X7

Thanks!

Derek

Gunslinger

The TJ has a different bolt pattern, does it not.......5x4.5?

chucktuna

Yes,
If its from a stock TJ setup,
They have a 5 X 4.5" pattern

LJ has 5x5" pattern.
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The above is suppose to read " the JK has a 5X5 pattern


chuck

Cruiser

The TJ and LJ had 5 x 4.5 with a 5" backspace, you would need spacers, and this would bring them out more. The wheels in that picture are 16" wheels from a 2wd ram truck which is 5x5.5 and that jeep has bigger axles, 60's I believe, thus it having the bigger bolt pattern. If you look hard you can find a chart for wheel bolt patterns and bs. The 5x5 pattern isnt jeep only but is a little uncommon.
Both the 2dr JK and 4dr JK have 5x5, and the GC certain years.

zerodown

SPIDERTRAX WHEEL ADAPTERS

http://www.quadratec.com/products/92807_006.htm

clear a wider tire and switch up your bolt pattern in one shot.

Percheron

Thanks guys for the info. By the time I would buy spacers and such it may be more cost effective just to get some wheels from a place like Stockton. I really like the utilitarian look of the plain steelies, I think it is a nice change from the chromed mall hoppers around here. WHEN, I do get them on I will post pics, but the Jeep has to get here first!!!

-Derek

Cruiser

Chevy 1/2ton van's from the 80's had the bolt pattern with about a 4" backspace,, They had a rally version. Check a local junk yard and try one to see if it clears the calipers.. Also the caprise police cars I believe had the same pattern and had a 16x8? wheel.. Also similar to the one on the j8..
You can usually get them on ebay for $40 a pair..

Rubicon Rando

safari vans, late 80's aerly 90's style, also fit

Rubicon Rando

TJ's and LJ's... rubicon or other wise... DO NOT have 5on5 bolt pattern from the factory

not in north america anyway

Percheron

Again guys thanks for the pointers and info. There is a junk yard a few miles from me and I will check it out soon. $40 a pair? That is more like it!

-Derek