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Old 01-06-2007, 01:11 PM
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Default New wheels installed and Tires, Wahoo!

Just bought this Silver/Gray? wrangler last week! I asked for the least exspensive JK on the lot and this was it! a 07 Wrangler X 2-door with only one option, A/C! It Came with thoose rediculous 225/75-16's, TINY!!! The dealership where I bought this jk also owns a number of other dealerships (Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Mitsubishi, etc). They had a set of new "Take-off" 285/70-17's from a nissan Titan. Thanks to this forum, I read that these would fit (depending on the proper size and backspacing of the rim) with no problem. I was able to get'em for $75 each (BFG Rugged Trail T/A). The service manager who has a brother who works for Discount Tire, got me a great deal on the Rims, $105 each ("Blitz" 17x9 with +25mm ofset). I was able to purchase 5 rims and tires (rim for spare still on route) for less than $1000! I'm so Excited! Granted, these are not the most atractive wheels, but they sure beat the heck out of thise 16" Steelies! And yes! that is moss growing on the roof of my house! It rains alot here is Washington!



Old 01-06-2007, 01:15 PM
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Nice Jeep !


I think those wheels look great and at that price ..you scored !!!

Congrats on your new rig
Old 01-06-2007, 01:26 PM
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Looks pretty sweet man. Im in that same boat with those super ugly rims and little car tires. They're getting swapped SOON!
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I would have thought 285's w/25mm would stick out more...guess not...
Old 01-06-2007, 02:20 PM
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Hmmmmmmmmm I should create a website called "Wahoo"
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Thanks for the pics, it looks great.
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Looks awesome. Really nice, clean-looking rims that match up with the ride very nicely. I'm impressed. Are they made by MB motoring?
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Congratulations! Nice looking rig. I especially love the color. LOL



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