Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

Old stock wheels with original tires

2005 wrangler X ?

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Please Tell Me all you can about these RIMS

I have the 5 original rims, That came with my Jeep (previous owner saved them)
I know NNnuuuthin about the rims
slightly rusted, I do know i can restore them, been there done that before on an old ford twuk

seeing as im going from a 4inch lift to stock height
whats the tallest metric?/30-31 size tire i can stuff under my jeep im looking for good gas mileage and a nice ride
AND very good in snow NOT looking for 200+ dollar tires im looking for less expensive but good tires
automatic with 3.75 rear
I do NOT want to go to the size tires that are on the rims now i think there 28's little buggers
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Those are 28’s and 15x7 wheels. You can easily run 31x10.5R15 if you wanted, but I like 30x9.5R15 better on a stock rig. 235/75R15 would be a 29.5” choice that would also work well. Lot more tire options in that one.
 
Those are 28’s and 15x7 wheels. You can easily run 31x10.5R15 if you wanted, but I like 30x9.5R15 better on a stock rig. 235/75R15 would be a 29.5” choice that would also work well. Lot more tire options in that one.

your last sentance
im assuming you mean the rims give me alot more tire options?
 
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your last sentance
im assuming you mean the rims give me alot more tire options?

No, I mean 235/75R15 has a lot more tire options than 30x9.5 (or 31x10.5).

your last sentance
im assuming you mean the rims give me alot more tire options?
They don't really have a name for them, they are just 15x7 steel wheels.

would i need wheel spacers with 31x10.50 tires?

You would need to adjust the steering stops and the spare tire carrier.
 
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i removed one of the bald tires
and measured from the back top of rim
with level for straight edge
from the bolt hole plate
I get 4 and one quarter inches

will this give me problems with a 30 or 31 inch tire ? other than adjusting the steering stops
 
i removed one of the bald tires
and measured from the back top of rim
with level for straight edge
from the bolt hole plate
I get 4 and one quarter inches

will this give me problems with a 30 or 31 inch tire ? other than adjusting the steering stops

Might be misreading it by an inch. Stock 7” wide wheels are all 5.25” backspacing. 8” wheels are 5.5” BS.
 
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* 15x7 steel
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.5"

Gambler

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* 15x8 aluminum
* 5 on 4.5" bolt pattern
* Backspacing = 5.25"

That info was copied from another forum and is incorrect. Trust me, 7” is 5.25” (+31.75mm offset) and 8” is 5.5” (+25.4mm offset).

The way the post lists them would have the 8” sticking out considerably vs the 7” which would be significantly behind the fender flare. They also wouldn’t use the same tailgate spare tire snubbers if they were the way that posts lists them.

The way I listed them has them sitting very close to the same stance, which is how they are in person.
 
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