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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.