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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Looking for stock Rubi wheels and tires. Came across a set of 08 Sahara wheels with the stock Bridgestones. On craigslist. For $ 600.00
Wondering if anybody has done this swap. And if they were happy with the result.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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If you're looking for a Mud Tire (Rubi) - are you going to be happy with an All Terrain (Sahara) ?

And then there is replacement tire cost. A bit cheaper to get 17's (Rubi) than 18's (Sahara).

So between the two, I'd vote for the Rubi's.

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I agree, Sahara wheels and stock tires, worth about $200. Who would want them?
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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That's pretty much what I was thinking. I would prefer Rubi take-offs. Just wanted opinions.
Thank you for your criticism...
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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the 18" sahara rims are ok but the stock bridgestone dueler's are the worst tire i ever had...
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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Keep an eye on the For Sale section on this forum for the rims you want. You will get a much better price since fellow Jeepers tend not tp rip each other off. 600 for those on this forum is unheard of.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 03:42 AM
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I have some stock 17's from an "X" with Goodyears and tpms f/s if you are interested(2000 miles on them), I picked up a set of the 18's with the Bridgestones.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:46 AM
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Are you sure they are stock 17,s. I thought the X came with stock 16's Steel or Alloy. Mine came with stock 16's Steel wheels. With Goodyear sra's.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Hold out for the Rubi wheels/tires. I picked mine up for $750 with no miles on them. The TPMS worked fine and everything.

When I go on a long trip (over a couple hundred miles) I switch back to my Sahara wheels/tires. Saves on wear and makes a quieter drive with better fuel milage.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianJK
Are you sure they are stock 17,s. I thought the X came with stock 16's Steel or Alloy. Mine came with stock 16's Steel wheels. With Goodyear sra's.
It depends on what package you get. Mine came with 17's as well.
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