Source for old style steel whheels for JK?
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Source for old style steel whheels for JK?
Does anyone know a source for the old style CJ factory wheels (1960s-1970s) that will fit a JK? I'm not a big fan of most current wheels and much prefer the older style CJ wheels (in an 8 inch width) with modern mil tires. Any info is appreciated. An example is at the link.
Omix Replacement Civilian Style Steel Wheel, 16" X 4.5, (Sold Individually) - 640800 (unfortunately in 6" width only)
Omix Replacement Civilian Style Steel Wheel, 16" X 4.5, (Sold Individually) - 640800 (unfortunately in 6" width only)
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They have the bolt pattern listed wrong in that link..the early Jeep had a 5 on 5 1/2 pattern. I know some are running the mopar "winter" wheels which are offered for the JK. Steel wheel but not the same style. Quadratech has them..may be worth a look.
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Old CJ bolt pattern
I though the old CJs had a different pattern. I'll keep looking. Thanks.
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AR is close
The Salt Flat and Smoothie are close to what I'm looking for. I just like the look of the old CJs and FJ-40s with the factory steel wheels. Thanks.
On a side note: during Gulf War I, we were using Hummers and M-35 Deuces. The local military was using Land Rover Series II-III (I think). There were some 100 ft dunes outside our camp, and boys being boys, the guys tried (I looked the other way) the Hummers going up (no go) and down (not even close)... the Land Rovers went up and down all day long on the narrow mil-spec tires. Amazing! The M-35 sank the minute it drove off the hard-pack (although in all fairness it was up-armored via welded on sheet metal and probably weighed two tons + more than normal). I became convinced that what we think we know, we don't.
I'm now a big believer in taller, skinnier tires in more than a few applications where the standard is traditionally fat, low profile. I'm sure many folks will disagree, but...
It's the same with runners and the new minimalistic running shoes... they go against decades of marketing and "experience".
On a side note: during Gulf War I, we were using Hummers and M-35 Deuces. The local military was using Land Rover Series II-III (I think). There were some 100 ft dunes outside our camp, and boys being boys, the guys tried (I looked the other way) the Hummers going up (no go) and down (not even close)... the Land Rovers went up and down all day long on the narrow mil-spec tires. Amazing! The M-35 sank the minute it drove off the hard-pack (although in all fairness it was up-armored via welded on sheet metal and probably weighed two tons + more than normal). I became convinced that what we think we know, we don't.
I'm now a big believer in taller, skinnier tires in more than a few applications where the standard is traditionally fat, low profile. I'm sure many folks will disagree, but... It's the same with runners and the new minimalistic running shoes... they go against decades of marketing and "experience".