my dad has stock 2017 jku rims that i would love to run on my tj im wondering if it will fit height wise should be fine but isnt the tj botl pattern 4.5 and jku is 5.5?
thank you in advance
thank you in advance
JK bolt pattern is 5 x 5, so you have to use adapters, such as https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IVKIZW0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
As far as height, it depends on the tire size. A lot of JKs come with 255/75/17, which, I believe, translates to a tire size somewhere around 32".
As far as height, it depends on the tire size. A lot of JKs come with 255/75/17, which, I believe, translates to a tire size somewhere around 32".
Yeah, Height wise they are a bit bigger, the offset is much more negative, and the bolt pattern is different. All that being said, it can be done...
I'm running a 3/4" spacer lift for now, and 1.25" thick wheel adapters. I don't have enough room for offroad articulation, but Driving on the street isn't a problem. This winter, I'll be adding 1" lift springs and a 1.25" body lift to get some room for the tires to move.
I'm running a 3/4" spacer lift for now, and 1.25" thick wheel adapters. I don't have enough room for offroad articulation, but Driving on the street isn't a problem. This winter, I'll be adding 1" lift springs and a 1.25" body lift to get some room for the tires to move.
After bolt pattern the big difference is wheel offset. A lot more backspace on a JK wheel.... which means the spacer mostly returns the rim to the stock TJ position. I kinda like the RangerBob look with a more modern, flatter wheel.
The metallic gray also looks good with the black Jeep.
Thanks...I didn't want to just do the black wheel thing, but I don't like the wheels polished or silver. The gray turned out well...better than I thought, in fact.
i have the silver one and i want to plati dipped it maybe but thanks for all the information!
i have a 2 inch lift so height wise should be fine ill look into adapters
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I just took those same wheels off my jeep and went back to 15" with the proper backspacing.
Mine had 1-1/4" wheel spacers also. If you go this route, you will probably have to add a washer or two to your bump stops so the tire won't rub the control arm when you turn the wheel all the way. At least I had to on mine.
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I'm new to this forum as well. I have a 2004 and I'm thinking of changing out tires and rims to JK rims. Does the adapter cause and problems with handling/steering??
No, getting a bolt pattern wheel adapter is no problem. Just do everything correctly and you'll be golden.
Quality parts equal a quality ride. Yes there is some cheap shit out there to avoid. But no, this is simple bolt on mod.
Is 1.25” the adapter width size needed when going to a set of JK 17x7.5” rims? I’ll be running 4” of lift (and eventually a 1.25” body lift) with 35x12.50R17 tires on JK Moab wheels.
Yo might want to look for a bit wider wheel adapter. I'm running the stock 10" wide tire and they rub the control arms with a 1.25" adapter. If you can find a 2" (I think Spidertrax makes one) you'll be better off with a 12.5" tire. That is going to be a tight fit on a JK wheel though...
Rubbing is my concern as well. I might end up going to a TJ backspaced aftermarket wheel on this build if the JK setup is too problematic. I'd prefer not to add 2" of spacing on each corner with heavy 35" tires hanging off if I don't have to.
Yah if you look at the stock backspaceing on the jk rim it's easy to do the math. I think it's about 6.5" but check because I'm not totally sure. Most aftermarket tj rims used for that size tire are 3.75 or so. That's a huge spacer to get that clearance. A far better way is to just swap to jk axles
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