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robertgreen79 Mar 24, 2016 07:14 AM

Military-esque wheels?
 
I'm looking for a new set of wheels for my JK. I recently painted it a 686 (Carc Substitute) tan. At first I planned on buying beadlocks and painting the outer lip. Now, I'm looking at buying a wheel that looks like a military style wheel and just painting the entire thing. I know something like this isnt completely available, but is there anything close? Kind of what I'm looking for:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/q...psobkbfl6h.jpg

What its going on:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/q...psmt9jqxtf.jpg

Jonathan_JK Mar 24, 2016 07:38 AM

Military Wheels
 
I believe those wheels are a weird 16.5" Wheel. Tire selection is going to be limited and when you find them they are going to be E rated and ride like crap on the road.

Blizz Mar 24, 2016 07:42 AM

Check out trailworth fabs. They have custom h1 wheels available. Might be what you are looking for.

robertgreen79 Mar 24, 2016 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK (Post 4200869)
I believe those wheels are a weird 16.5" Wheel. Tire selection is going to be limited and when you find them they are going to be E rated and ride like crap on the road.


Originally Posted by Blizz (Post 4200872)
Check out trailworth fabs. They have custom h1 wheels available. Might be what you are looking for.


Oops, I should have mentioned, I've checked out the Trailworthy Fab wheels. While nice, I really dont want to deal with trying to find decent 16.5" tires. I'm looking for civilian wheels, that when painted may look similar

Broncorif Mar 24, 2016 08:35 AM

Check out the mopar steel winter wheels.

Emptied Each Pocket Mar 24, 2016 08:48 AM

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I am running Daytona 15x8 steel, which I ordered in tan. I was going for a military look with a small budget. I absolutely love your jk. I'd definitely be aiming towards what you have built if funds weren't an issue

LOLO9293 Mar 24, 2016 09:14 AM

I'm in the Marines and I've been on a website called govplanet.com and all you have to do is register and you should be good to purchase items. For example I was guna purchase a military HMMWV trailer with brand new wheels and tires that still had the canopy and everything else for $300. They also sell wheels and tires and a bunch of other things. I definitely look there if those are the wheels you want

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LOLO9293 Mar 24, 2016 09:15 AM

Your next best bet but isn't cheap is to get Hutchingson bead locks. And than getting them powder coated or possibly even cerakoted

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robertgreen79 Mar 24, 2016 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by Broncorif (Post 4200895)
Check out the mopar steel winter wheels.

Now those are interesting. :thumbsup: I've never seen them before.

*Edit Upon further browsing it appears they need spacers as the offset isnt good :(





Originally Posted by Emptied Each Pocket (Post 4200898)
I am running Daytona 15x8 steel, which I ordered in tan. I was going for a military look with a small budget. I absolutely love your jk. I'd definitely be aiming towards what you have built if funds weren't an issue

Thanks! Its taken me quite a long time to get it this way. Keep saving your pennies!




Originally Posted by LOLO9293 (Post 4200913)
I'm in the Marines and I've been on a website called govplanet.com and all you have to do is register and you should be good to purchase items. For example I was guna purchase a military HMMWV trailer with brand new wheels and tires that still had the canopy and everything else for $300. They also sell wheels and tires and a bunch of other things. I definitely look there if those are the wheels you want

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Originally Posted by LOLO9293 (Post 4200914)
Your next best bet but isn't cheap is to get Hutchingson bead locks. And than getting them powder coated or possibly even cerakoted

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The issue with buying real HMMWV wheels is twofold. Bolt pattern is different and the diameter is 16.5". Its a giant pita finding tires with decent road manners.

Now the Hutchinsons, while pricey, look damn nice painted. Thats a route I'll seriously look at. The ATX AX195s are pretty close in looks too. I'd prefer a beadlock, but the cost of the Hutchinsons may force me to the ATXs.

Painted hutchinsons:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/q...psyiz3iydi.jpg


ATX AX195:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps4l4tq9sl.jpg

Baja JKU OllllllO Mar 24, 2016 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by robertgreen79 (Post 4200863)
I'm looking for a new set of wheels for my JK. I recently painted it a 686 (Carc Substitute) tan. At first I planned on buying beadlocks and painting the outer lip. Now, I'm looking at buying a wheel that looks like a military style wheel and just painting the entire thing. I know something like this isnt completely available, but is there anything close? Kind of what I'm looking for: What its going on:

Not adding anything useful, but I like the looks of your jeep. What wheels are those and what size tires?


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