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Old 03-10-2013, 01:01 PM
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I currently have a 2013 JKU, going to be lifting (RK 2.5" Max Travel) and putting 35's (Trail Grapplers 35X12.50X18) on real soon. I found some wheels I like Moto Metal 961, but I only find them in:

18X9 (18 Offset) or a 18X10 (-24 Offset) I really wanted to stick with a 9" wheel (I think the 10" wheels look a little too wide for my taste). So what are my options for 18X9?


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The 9" are the way to go with atleast 4.5" back spacing.
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Yep, most people use a 9 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing.
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Originally Posted by Wandell
Yep, most people use a 9 inch wide wheel with 4.5 inches of backspacing.
Any 18 X 9 with this backspacing will work great.
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Thanks, Definitely going 9".
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just got off the phone with wheelpros, they said anything beyond -19 offset needs a leveling kit, wtf

I'm about to buy:

18x10 Metal Moto 961's -24 offset (deep lip)
295/65-18 GY Duratracks

going on my stock 2010 Rubicon


AM I GOOD? or naw?
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I'd say to avoid contact with the fenders during wheel travel.
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If you don't go offroad much, should be fine. The downside is that you won't have much tire to protect the wheel when you are on the trails (or near a curb at the mall if you don't wheel it).

Not that you asked, but going with a 17" wheel would be better all around. More choices, tires are cheaper, wheels are cheaper, they will ride better, and should you blow a tire, it is easy to find a 17" replacement. And personal opinion, Jeeps shouldn't look like g-money wagons. Even if it is a mall crawler, no need to advertise it. Lastly, if you decide to go a different route down the road, resale is much better for a 17" setup.
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I'm really wanting the deep lip look, I've searched for a 17" that has the look, but I've been finding it impossible. The 18x10 will give me a fatter tire AND the deep lip I'm after. I will have to suck it up in tire pricing. I do like what I've heard about the dura tracks. Also like how they look.

I don't see how I'll have a g-wagon look? I'm thinking I'll be bigger,fatter, and sticking out more all adding up to a badass look IMHO.


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