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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: newfie on November 15, 2010, 02:53:49 PM

Title: winter rims
Post by: newfie on November 15, 2010, 02:53:49 PM

hey gang 
 decided  not to burn the jeep  after a year of no use.
 so now i need to buy a set of steel rims for some winter rubber
 what kind of back spaceing should  get
 i have a 2000 tj  going to be putting on a FREE set of rubber on a 17 inch rim
 thanks for you help
newfie

Title: Re: winter rims
Post by: BlackYJ on November 15, 2010, 03:29:09 PM

6" should work based on the info you provide us   ::)




Seriously though, it would be good to know the tire size and width you plan to use

Title: Re: winter rims
Post by: newfie on November 15, 2010, 04:09:41 PM

6 inches seems to be way to much
  i was  thinking somewhere around 4.5     should work should it

Title: Re: winter rims
Post by: AV.NINE on November 15, 2010, 05:29:57 PM

Quote from: newfie on November 15, 2010, 04:09:41 PM

6 inches seems to be way to much
  i was  thinking somewhere around 4.5     should work should it

Wow...someone missed the sarcasm!

Seriously, what size tires???

Title: Re: winter rims
Post by: Tinkerer on November 16, 2010, 07:34:24 PM

Free rubber - must be nice. 17" rim.. that's certainly not stock.  I guess they want tire size to know width and the backspacing required.

While we are on the subject, I'm interested in similar info - where to get cheap rims for the second set of tires.. factory sizing for an '04 Rubi ie: 16"x8" 5 on 4.5" with 5" backspacing.  I have the tires in the garage, just need the rims!  Thanks.

Title: Re: winter rims
Post by: AV.NINE on November 16, 2010, 07:45:14 PM

Here ya go!

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-Black-Steel-Winter-Rims-Jeep-TJ-W0QQAdIdZ230999988

(Not mine)