5.2" to 5.5" BS 17" JKU wheel options? dont like to overload my bearings...
12-28-2018, 01:47 PM
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5.2" to 5.5" BS 17" JKU wheel options? dont like to overload my bearings...
Dear Forum friends
First of all have a Happy new 2019
After two OEM drag links failing on my 2007 JKU, the last one during a desert race in the Morrocan desert, I installed two days ago a SUPER NICE Teraflex HD drag link flip kit. The problem is that the stock OEM 17" MOAB wheels (7,5") with +44.45 mm offset) wont fit with it. So I had to install a set of 1 1/2" spacers.
I dont like spacers NOR like the big BS wheels and the super wide stance , so I am looking for good wheels that will work with my setup...
Supposedly the OEM has 6.2" BS so a 5.2" to 5,5" BS would work fine.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Eduardo
First of all have a Happy new 2019
After two OEM drag links failing on my 2007 JKU, the last one during a desert race in the Morrocan desert, I installed two days ago a SUPER NICE Teraflex HD drag link flip kit. The problem is that the stock OEM 17" MOAB wheels (7,5") with +44.45 mm offset) wont fit with it. So I had to install a set of 1 1/2" spacers.
I dont like spacers NOR like the big BS wheels and the super wide stance , so I am looking for good wheels that will work with my setup...
Supposedly the OEM has 6.2" BS so a 5.2" to 5,5" BS would work fine.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Eduardo
12-28-2018, 04:28 PM
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JK Jedi
Buying a 4.5" BS wheel isn't going to stick out ridiculously, should be the last wheel you buy, is going to have great selection, and is going the have best resale value based on what others want. just my opinion.
12-30-2018, 01:43 AM
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JK Freak
12-30-2018, 04:30 AM
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JK Jedi
Yes, a 17x9 with 4.5BS. I will note, I made a presumption above as the OP didn't state what size tire they were running, but, if you're installing a DL flip, you are lifted at least 3", and at that point I'd think they're running a 33-35" tire on factory wheel.
12-31-2018, 03:05 AM
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JK Freak
I just ordered 17x9 wheels with a -12 offset / 4.5 BS. I have 33x10 pizza cutters on the truck and am wondering if I should leave the wheel spacers on. I don’t have a lift so I may need to.
12-31-2018, 04:13 AM
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JK Jedi
Your profile must not be up to date as it shows you have a 4" lift. If you were using factory wheels with a 1.5" spacer, you were netting 4.75" BS before (6.25 on factory wheel less the 1.5" spacer). You're not gonna want to use a wheel spacer with that new wheel or else you'd be at 3" BS and that tires would be sticking way out there.
12-31-2018, 04:26 AM
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JK Freak
Your profile must not be up to date as it shows you have a 4" lift. If you were using factory wheels with a 1.5" spacer, you were netting 4.75" BS before (6.25 on factory wheel less the 1.5" spacer). You're not gonna want to use a wheel spacer with that new wheel or else you'd be at 3" BS and that tires would be sticking way out there.
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