Rims
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Towson,MD
Rims
Ok, I have a dilemma.... I'm interested in getting 35inch tires. I currently have 18 inch rims stock on a sahara jk unlimited. I am debating on 17 or 18 inch rims. I want to know two things, would the 18inch rims be subject to more scratching on the rocks? For some reason 18 inch seems to look better on the 4 door. Second question is what rims do most people use for wheeling maybe six times a year, steel or aluminum. Does it really make a difference? (prob opened a can of worms with that question)... But I am only planning on doing green, blue, trails for now on east coast.
What rims are good after market rims to get?
What rims are good after market rims to get?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Avondale, Az
The bigger the rim the more prone to scratches if u are rock crawling. Plus the bigger the rim the more expensive the tires cost. Steel to aluminum wheels is a debate. Some people say one way some say other. Steel wheels are cheaper and if u really knock it and it bends, u can usually bend it back and limp back to camp. Aluminum if u hit it hard enough will break and your done there. I rock crawl a lot in Arizona. I run 35 on 16 inch rims. Aluminum. They are scratched to heck and I'm pretty careful when I go out. I run 8-10 psi in my tires too. I hope that helps.
JK Newbie
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From: Charlotte, NC
Rims
Ok, I have a dilemma.... I'm interested in getting 35inch tires. I currently have 18 inch rims stock on a sahara jk unlimited. I am debating on 17 or 18 inch rims. I want to know two things, would the 18inch rims be subject to more scratching on the rocks? For some reason 18 inch seems to look better on the 4 door. Second question is what rims do most people use for wheeling maybe six times a year, steel or aluminum. Does it really make a difference? (prob opened a can of worms with that question)... But I am only planning on doing green, blue, trails for now on east coast.
What rims are good after market rims to get?
What rims are good after market rims to get?
JK Junkie
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Tempe AZ
the smaller the better. As you go down in rim size, tire prices decrease, youre also less likely to damage a rim wheeling. I personally went with an aluminum rim because its lighter and its a more "finished" look. I couldnt bring my self to put steelies on my brand new jeep because theyre so rugged and raw IMO.
