GIZMO

Hello everyone this is my first post even though I have been lerking for a while, This is a great sight. I just recently purchased an 07 JK Unlimited X 4x4 and want to change out the wheels but I dont know the bolt patter and wonderd if you could help me out ? I am looking for 20 x10,s or 18 x10,s

Thanks,

Lucas

AV9Inch

5 on 5 buddy. Why they did that, ill never know. But it sure limits your wheel options.

JulietKilo

same bolt pattern as the grand cherokee and a few others. Its getting better but 5x5 will be the new 5x5.5

AV9Inch

but what about the good ol 5x4.5?? SO many more options.

JulietKilo

It was a weaker bolt pattern according to the Jeep engineers. I read a post on here that they decided this due to the strenght of the 5x5. Sounds to me like wind blowing up someones ....

RevyJKU08

Please don't get 20's....it's a Jeep...... treat that JK nice if you are considering new wheels get some 16 or 17's with bigger mud terrain rubber and hit some mud....say no to low profile tires .

AV9Inch

maybe he will eventually be running 40's and hes planning ahead??

5 bolt is stronger? ok, then give us 6 or 8!!

Mark Doiron

It's your Jeep, but I agree with TripleJeep. The general rule of thumb is that the wheels should be about half the tire diameter. So, 18s would suggest at least 35" tires. And you'd probably be better off with 17" wheels and 35s. Remember: Sidewalls are protection for your rims from rocks, bumps, fallen trees, etc. Narrow is good in rims, too. Many of us run 8" rims because they keep the tire bead in place. Wide rims are more susceptible to losing a bead while wheeling.

Don't plan to wheel? That's cool. But why not at least keep up the pretense that you could, should you want, rather than desecrate a fine, off-road vehicle (all those clueless celebrities not-withstanding)?

The Assassin

So, I guess a 5x5.5 won't fit on the JK?

nthinuf

Only with an adapter. I believe both Spidertrax and Teraflex make them.