derekmac
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What are those rims off of? If it's a 2007 or newer Wrangler, then you'll need adapters as the rims are a different bolt pattern.
What size tires will fit a stock Wrangler TJ?
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Chris2004
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That is correct! These are 2019 17” rims. I’m trying to figure out the offset difference with 1.25” adapters. Will post here when it’s all done. Or if it fails!
Welding Goats
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Here are 245/75R17 on what I believe to be 2017 or 2018 17” rims.
I do have the 1.25” adapters on to get the right wheel pattern.
This was on stock 1999 TJ before I added a 1” BL.
I got lucky on the wheels and tires as well. Got the wheels a little over a year ago from a dealership that was cleaning out storage and about to throw them away. Cost - $0. Got the tires from a dealership that took them off a stock Gladiator with less than 4K miles to put on bigger ones and were going to send them to the recycler. Cost - $0 (+ $80 to mount and balance.) I bought a matching used tire for about $35 for the spare and got the matching spare wheel from LKQ for $35 as well. So I guess I have about $150 in my set.
I do have the 1.25” adapters on to get the right wheel pattern.
This was on stock 1999 TJ before I added a 1” BL.
I got lucky on the wheels and tires as well. Got the wheels a little over a year ago from a dealership that was cleaning out storage and about to throw them away. Cost - $0. Got the tires from a dealership that took them off a stock Gladiator with less than 4K miles to put on bigger ones and were going to send them to the recycler. Cost - $0 (+ $80 to mount and balance.) I bought a matching used tire for about $35 for the spare and got the matching spare wheel from LKQ for $35 as well. So I guess I have about $150 in my set.
Chris2004
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OLD:
Stock 2004 TJ steel rims and Michelin 31x10.50R16:
Tires were about $900 total at Costco
Weight 62 pounds per wheel/tire
Inner rim of right front tire rubbed slightly when steering full-lock right.
NEW:
Stock 2020 JL aluminum rims and Michelin 245/75/17:
Wheels and tires (24 miles driven) $300 on Craigslist
Adapter/spacers $100 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVKIZW0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Weight with adapters 58.5 pounds (for a savings of 3.5 pounds per wheel).
No rubbing lock-to-lock. Suspension flex to be tested.
Street performance seems the same with no noticeable loss of torque. The radius has increased 0.25 inches.
Stock 2004 TJ steel rims and Michelin 31x10.50R16:
Tires were about $900 total at Costco
Weight 62 pounds per wheel/tire
Inner rim of right front tire rubbed slightly when steering full-lock right.
NEW:
Stock 2020 JL aluminum rims and Michelin 245/75/17:
Wheels and tires (24 miles driven) $300 on Craigslist
Adapter/spacers $100 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVKIZW0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Weight with adapters 58.5 pounds (for a savings of 3.5 pounds per wheel).
No rubbing lock-to-lock. Suspension flex to be tested.
Street performance seems the same with no noticeable loss of torque. The radius has increased 0.25 inches.
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Chris2004
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SuperDave
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Same size here with 1.25" adapter/spacers and no issues! I had the same setup as you did. 2018 JK rims.
Nomader
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My 04 according to measurements is 2" lift.
As I got it with 33x12.5/15 on 15x10 wheels.
As it sits now 31x10.5/15 on 15x8 wheels.
As I got it with 33x12.5/15 on 15x10 wheels.
As it sits now 31x10.5/15 on 15x8 wheels.
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Nomader
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I am looking to put 245/75R17 from 2019 Wrangler to my 2000 TJ, using 1.5" wheel adapter from 5x4.5 to 5x5, do you see any issue beside rubbing? On a budget at a moment, but is it cost effective in the long run? Eventually, I will have 2.5" lift and get the correct rims and tires.
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I did that recently. No problems. But if you don't have a lift (I haven't checked your profile to see), then keep in mind that the new set will fill up your wheel well a bit more, and you won't have as much room for up-travel.
I used a 1.25" adapter, so yours may stick out beyond the fender flares by a quarter-inch, increasing mud-fling on your paint.
The purpose of my rig is mostly on-road use, town driving, and very very occasionally off-road, but not much. Here is my BumbleBee.. I just got her 2 weeks ago and been surfing the net and looking for things I want to do with her. I have a list and it is becoming so costly for the things I want to do, lifts, how much lifts, the rim and tires, front and rear bumper and I don't want to rush myself. My thoughts, for now, buy use rims and will give me time, at least to look and come up with a blue print and talk to people/forum and get opinions. She doesn't have a lift at all, as far as I know.
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Also, who is the manufacturer of the adapter. If you don't mind to share the link for the spacer and the lug nuts that you used.
I was given the adapters by another forum member, and can't recall the manufacturer. For the nuts, I just used the nuts that came with them.
There are several threads on here about adapters. But to get the best results in searching this forum, you should either use the Google-Search feature (not the standard site search bar). Or, start a new thread and enter the title, but don't actually post the thread. Instead, check the recommended similar threads list that pops up when you enter your title. That works well too.
I'm reading a lot of posts confirming that a 31" tire on stock wheels on a stock TJ will work with minor rubbing at full lock (fixable with washers). However, all the pictures have the aluminum 15x8 wheels. Does the same apply when using the factory steel 15x7 wheels?
Yes, width is more important than height but 31s are an easy fit.
I fit BFGs old 33x9.50R15s on a stock Rubicon on the stock 15x7 rim.
Sorry it was a sort experiment with an old set of YJ tires, no pics. I wish they still made those tires.
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If i was to swap from the stock wheels on 225/75/R15 tyres, and added 265/75/R15 tyres. Does anyone know how much the tyres would stick out of the fender flares?
Here in Spain the tyres can't expand beyond the body, so i'm trying to work out which size flares i need to cover the tyres, but without going too wide and looking lost.
Here in Spain the tyres can't expand beyond the body, so i'm trying to work out which size flares i need to cover the tyres, but without going too wide and looking lost.
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