Wheel Information

[SteveC]

Can some one explain what is the specs of the standard wheel and tyres that come with the JK? I ask to see if they fit on my WJ

[Miraz]

I've got a set of stock JK rims and tyres - you are welcome to try them for size - AFAIK, they should fit just fine

[SteveC]

Hi Miraz
Thanks for your offer but before that, I wanted to know the size, and Back Space of the wheels. Also what is the standard tyre size they come with?
Steve

[Miraz]

17x7.5 44.45mm offset
255/75r17

[SteveC]

Thanks Miraz , Are you aware of the backspace? Offset confuses me. haha

[Miraz]

Use this calculator to help you do the comparison - http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

In the meantime...

[TRBN8R]

17x7.5 44.45mm offset
255/75r17

New ones come with Goodyear 245/75/17

[Bear]

My 07 rubicon came with 255/75/17 AT tyres

[Miraz]

New ones come with Goodyear 245/75/17

Mine had the 255/75/17's on it....took the size off the sidewall of the tyres

[SteveC]

The WJ came with 17 x 7.5" with Backspace 6.25" and Ofset 50.8mm. Thus the JK wheel is not exactly the same but in saying that it (its close) has a smaller backspace which is what Im after. Though I'd prefer a bit less again, in order to bring the wheel/tyre a bit further out for clearance.
What you think guys?

also what should I look for when replacing wheels, probably a set of steelies.

[SteveC]

Where can i source steel (cause they're cheaper) 17 x 8 wheels? Any idea on make and price?

Also whats the largest tyres someones running on their stock 17" wheels
Thanks

[stevet]

Try Wooders-- IMHO King steel wheels are the best, Aussie owned/made. Do not know if they make a 17x8 rim's though.............

[Miraz]

Now that I've got the new axles in place (8 stud) - I've got a spare set of aftermarket wheels with a little more offset...nice alloys though, not sure you would like them :-)

17x8.5 5" backspace +6mm offset

http://www.dickcepek.com/wheels.php?item=Torque

[aussiejk]

all rubicons came with 255/75/17 early non rubicon came with 245/75/16 and after that all non rubicon came with 245/75/17 unless swapped by dealer or opted by customer, from 2010 up they are all 245/75/17 rubicon and non rubicon