Treadwright 315/70R17 on stock rims
07-17-2013, 12:58 AM
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Well I happen to like my stock wheels. I couldn't find any that I liked enough to justify the cost, so I just sprayed them black and Madden spacers and 35s. Left me more money for other upgrades as well. At the end of the day I'm a function over form guy.
I actually get sick of seeing the same pro comps and rock stars on every jeep in the lot...
I actually get sick of seeing the same pro comps and rock stars on every jeep in the lot...
07-17-2013, 09:28 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Looks like I will have to go smaller for now. I wanted to do a fender trim and no lift, but I plan to run some trails rated 4/5 on Traildamage.com, plus I still have the stock tire carrier and right now can't afford tires, wheels, lift and bumper with tire carrier.
07-17-2013, 10:21 AM
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Buy used tires, stick with your wheels, used spacers, used coil spacers, chop your bumper, and the TF hinges.
Tires (35's) can be had for $1000, wheel spacers from $100-125, spacers can go up to $100, chopping the bumper and flares will cost ya a sawzall blade, and the TF hinges are the second most expensive part at (around...) $450 or so.
If you go smaller then you'll find a good deal on used parts shortly and kick yourself for going smaller. It's just Murphy's law.
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Tires (35's) can be had for $1000, wheel spacers from $100-125, spacers can go up to $100, chopping the bumper and flares will cost ya a sawzall blade, and the TF hinges are the second most expensive part at (around...) $450 or so.
If you go smaller then you'll find a good deal on used parts shortly and kick yourself for going smaller. It's just Murphy's law.
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07-17-2013, 11:05 AM
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Well I happen to like my stock wheels. I couldn't find any that I liked enough to justify the cost, so I just sprayed them black and added spacers and 35s. Left me more money for other upgrades as well. At the end of the day I'm a function over form guy.
I actually get sick of seeing the same pro comps and rock stars on every jeep in the lot...
I actually get sick of seeing the same pro comps and rock stars on every jeep in the lot...
07-17-2013, 11:14 AM
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JK Super Freak
^^^Fuck the haterss^^^
You know what people think when they see stock JK rims spaced out and stuffed with rubber : Thank god its not another Rockstars douche!
Stock wheels look awesome IMO with some plastidip and fat meat. You can find Spidertrax spacers for $100 used all day long, thats what I bought and sold mine for, and it really changes the look of the rig.I personally run 37x14" tires on a 17x9" wheel... I am not technically running a beadlock (Interco BirdDogs) but can drop to 2PSI on trail w/o worries about beads. On factory rubi wheels/tires I was losing beads up front under 16psi. I would have LOVED to put 37x12-17x13 on my stock rims except I went with a field serviceable wheel so I could lose the 5th wheel and tire carrier... Just pack C02 and rubber when I go out.
People love to tell you just to go drop another $1,500 on wheels, yet motherfuckers wont pay for US made products. They will drop coin for a fabbed bumper and carrier to show off their spotless and unrotated Rockstar or Soft 8 spare, then roll around the mall on a fucking chinese parts bin suspension.
Stock wheels look awesome IMO with some plastidip and fat meat. You can find Spidertrax spacers for $100 used all day long, thats what I bought and sold mine for, and it really changes the look of the rig.I personally run 37x14" tires on a 17x9" wheel... I am not technically running a beadlock (Interco BirdDogs) but can drop to 2PSI on trail w/o worries about beads. On factory rubi wheels/tires I was losing beads up front under 16psi. I would have LOVED to put 37x12-17x13 on my stock rims except I went with a field serviceable wheel so I could lose the 5th wheel and tire carrier... Just pack C02 and rubber when I go out.
People love to tell you just to go drop another $1,500 on wheels, yet motherfuckers wont pay for US made products. They will drop coin for a fabbed bumper and carrier to show off their spotless and unrotated Rockstar or Soft 8 spare, then roll around the mall on a fucking chinese parts bin suspension.
07-17-2013, 11:18 AM
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If I was starting from scratch...
If I didnt have cash for regear and not much lift- I would do a set of 34x10 Interco LTBs on factory wheels. All 5 will set you back $1,100 from Discount with hazard warranty, and at that size/wheel combo youll get about 25,000 AWESOME miles out of them. More agressive than most new JEOPLE are good with, but you will NOT regret them.
07-17-2013, 11:33 AM
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The aluminum Stock wheels are ugly why anyone would want to keep them is beyond me. I guess if you don't have the cash for wheels it's an option but your still going to have to run spacers. So for $200 get spacers or pay $600 and get some nice black wheels. Go for the wheels and give your Jeep the custom look your baby deserves.
worked for me just fine
07-17-2013, 11:38 AM
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^^^ I would wheel with this guy
IDK that I would pay $100 for knew cheapo spacers when the top shelf ones are the same price used, and youll get $100 when/if you resale them
I love my BirdDogs... allows me to keep the cost/weight down too as I dont need a carrier or 5th wheel and validates my CO2 setup. Discount sells them for $190 a pop and they are BEEFY, huge lip protectors, and 2 valvestems... They are the ONLY reason I am not running 37s on my plastidipped/spidertrax'd Moabs
I love my BirdDogs... allows me to keep the cost/weight down too as I dont need a carrier or 5th wheel and validates my CO2 setup. Discount sells them for $190 a pop and they are BEEFY, huge lip protectors, and 2 valvestems... They are the ONLY reason I am not running 37s on my plastidipped/spidertrax'd Moabs