Lets see your TJ with 17" OEM wheels

[atlbravesfan]

Hey guys,

First time poster here. I have a Shale Green Jeep LJ and am currently running 35x12.5x15r. I am looking to upgrade to the 17" stock JK rims. Does anything need to be addressed for me to be able to do this? Also, if you could drop some pictures of your jeeps with 17" stock oems I would appreciate it. Here is mine in its current state.

 

[CodaMan]

 

[CodaMan]

You need to address the difference in the hole size for the lug nuts. The JK and JL wheels mount to a larger stud so the standard TJ lug nuts don't have enough surface area to mount them safely.

See my write-up below on the issue and how to overcome it:

CodaMan's 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

His first post is pretty detailed... 265/75R16 Haha yeah somehow I missed that little section right over the pictures. Guess I got distracted by the jeep

wranglertjforum.com

 

[atlbravesfan]

You need to address the difference in the hole size for the lug nuts. The JK and JL wheels mount to a larger stud so the standard TJ lug nuts don't have enough surface area to mount them safely.

See my write-up below on the issue and how to overcome it:

CodaMan's 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

His first post is pretty detailed... 265/75R16 Haha yeah somehow I missed that little section right over the pictures. Guess I got distracted by the jeep

wranglertjforum.com

Awesome, man! Thanks! I really appreciate it

 

[TheBoogieman]

The wheels you have now look better. I never liked the way 17" wheels looked. Tires cost more too.

 

[PRNDL]

Gorgeous as it is. Love the factory 15" ravines!

 

[Mac57]

You may already know this, if not be aware the JK bolt pattern is different so you'll need adaptors as well. Your TJ looks great as is IMO.

 

[LONGJP2]

Nice LJ.
Why ruin it with JK wheels.

JK wheels won't be an issue, but you will need adapters for 4.5 to 5.
IIRC, JL wheels have an additional issue with the lug nuts.

 

[Duck Doctor]

Agree with the others about the appearance. I am pulling a set of 35x12.5x17 MTRs from my LJ and swapping the tire/wheel setup with the 35x12.5x15s in my YJ. Tires for those 17” wheels are too expensive.

 

[Claybirdd]

Meh, I like more sidewall and the price of 35×12.5×15's vs 17.

 

[TJ Don]

You're already turning heads, leave some ducks for the rest of us! Anywho, good luck with the new wheels.

 

[Kenneth G Zinis]

Hey guys,

First time poster here. I have a Shale Green Jeep LJ and am currently running 35x12.5x15r. I am looking to upgrade to the 17" stock JK rims. Does anything need to be addressed for me to be able to do this? Also, if you could drop some pictures of your jeeps with 17" stock oems I would appreciate it. Here is mine in its current state.

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Agree with others your rig looks great, as-is. Stay with 15s, lots of sidewall to work with and cheaper, possibly lighter too

 

[JMT]

The aesthetic rule of thumb is wheel size should be half tire size.

15 - 31’s
16 - 32-33’s
17 - 35’s

I have 15” with 35’s. I feel like it’s too much sidewall. It gets balooney looking. It may also cause less stability off-road. 15” tires are cheaper though, and load C is easier to find. I’m heading toward 17’s though.

 

[Shank]

 

[TheBoogieman]

The aesthetic rule of thumb is wheel size should be half tire size.

15 - 31’s
16 - 32-33’s
17 - 35’s

I have 15” with 35’s. I feel like it’s too much sidewall. It gets balooney looking. It may also cause less stability off-road. 15” tires are cheaper though, and load C is easier to find. I’m heading toward 17’s though.

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Aren't those 16" Moabs?

 

[Shank]

Aren't those 16" Moabs?

There is a 15" replica out there.

 

[RangerTJ]

285/70/17 and Gladiator Rubicon takeoffs.

I'd kinda like a bit more sidewall but I really like these wheels and I don't want 35s, so here I am.

 

[JMT]

Aren't those 16" Moabs?

15" Mamba MR1X

 

[NashvilleTJ]

The aesthetic rule of thumb is wheel size should be half tire size.

15 - 31’s
16 - 32-33’s
17 - 35’s

I have 15” with 35’s. I feel like it’s too much sidewall. It gets balooney looking. It may also cause less stability off-road. 15” tires are cheaper though, and load C is easier to find. I’m heading toward 17’s though.

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Dammit - now I have to change wheels…

 

[JMT]

Dammit - now I have to change wheels…

Pimp it out bro!

20'eez, 20'eez, 20'eez!