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Old 01-13-2007, 07:53 PM
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Just found these, and they look kinda cool, although I have a really hard time picturing how wheels will look, unless they are mounted and installed. Anybody seen them? Any opinions would be appreciated. BTW, I do not know the backspacing. I called after the site was closed today. I'll call again on Monday.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/...mraz.mm.xl.jpg
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Old 01-13-2007, 07:58 PM
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i think those look really nice, I'd like a set of em powder coated... oh yeah, make sure they offer them in a five on five lug pattern... the pic is a six lug, you prolly are aware of all this, but just in case i figured i'd mention it.
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I also think ths is a nice wheel although I think black wheels are hot these days! Maybe get them and pain/powdercoat them?
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Old 01-13-2007, 11:21 PM
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Someone just posted pics of their 2 dr Jk with these. I will find it. Be right back!

Here you go! https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/atta...4&d=1168380595

Here is the thread https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/flame-red-rubi-w-35s-1870/
Old 01-14-2007, 05:46 AM
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Sharp looking ............how much ?
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Old 01-14-2007, 06:58 AM
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Those are nice.

MB motoring? I had MB Expresses on my last TJ, and they have the most resistant finish I have ever seen. Up in Montreal, we live with snow, slush, salt, gravel, rocks, etc.... for 6 months of the year. The MBs, after three years, don't have a SINGLE scratch or scuff!!!!!!! You can even try to give them curb rash, and they laugh it off with a wash. Amazing, I highly recommend this rim company
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Old 01-14-2007, 12:02 PM
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i dont think they are offered in a 5 on 5 this is the wheel i am going with it is the same company just diffrent style i think it will look great on the JK

http://www.discounttire.com/product/...mprd.am.xl.jpg
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Old 01-14-2007, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Woods
Just found these, and they look kinda cool, although I have a really hard time picturing how wheels will look, unless they are mounted and installed. Anybody seen them? Any opinions would be appreciated. BTW, I do not know the backspacing. I called after the site was closed today. I'll call again on Monday.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/...mraz.mm.xl.jpg
Is this what you were looking at? Saw these on this forum.
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Old 01-15-2007, 05:17 AM
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Question : If there not 5 on 5 how did he get them on ? Spacers behind those wheels ? What is the backspacing ?

.................................................. ................thanks CLUBBER
Old 01-15-2007, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by clubber
Question : If there not 5 on 5 how did he get them on ? Spacers behind those wheels ? What is the backspacing ?

.................................................. ................thanks CLUBBER
There are adapters available to go to a 5x4.5" and 5x5.5" patterns, if the wheel is available in either of those.

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