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Offline muffintop

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How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« on: October 18, 2013, 06:13:56 PM »
What I know:

* JK AEV Pintler wheels will fit on an XK
* They will stick out further than the XK AEV Pintler wheels (no longer in production) as well as the factory XK wheels
* How many inches further they will stick out than XK AEV/factory wheels
* I am not going to wheel the XK, it will be used as a tow vehicle; however, I want to dress it up a bit (small lift, slightly bigger tires, Pintler rims)

What I don't know:
* How AEV Pintler wheels actually look, on a XK, in person?
* How much clearance will there be lock to lock on flat ground?

AEV Pintler questions:
* Anyone have JK Pintler rims and feel like popping by so I can try on my Commander?
* Anyone have JK Pintler rims for sale?
* Anyone have XK Pintler rims for sale?

XK Commander questions:
* Anyone out there have a Commander or am I the only one silly enough to buy such an awesome Jeep with such little aftermarket support :P
* Does the mere and rather bold act of purchasing a Commander qualify me for the Jagermeister club?  8)

Thoughts? Tips? Advice?


KV

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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2013, 09:13:47 PM »
advice...
ask on Pirate
:flipoff2:

oh yeah...more on this Commander and pics of course.
« Last Edit: October 18, 2013, 09:15:20 PM by Spinalguy »
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2013, 06:34:58 AM »
There's been a few Commanders on here. I was going to buy one last spring but after test driving a few I found I liked the Durango better. Suspension on the D felt WAY more stable, it didn't have that cheesy plastic chrome all over the interior that tends to flake off, the third row seat held three people(ok 3 kids) and the rear cargo area was actually there and usable.

I was really disappointed as I had really wanted one but after driving it I felt ashamed that jeep would allow their name on it. I was really concerned that if I took it off road I'd roll it. Maybe with the wider stance from the AEV rims would help.
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2013, 09:48:45 AM »
Tom...thanx for the advice... I think ;)

Clay... you're over thinking it... its a Jeep LOL :P
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2013, 10:48:26 AM »
Nah. That's my point. It's not a Jeep. It's a marketing ploy that dodge slapped a grill and logo onto.
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2013, 06:36:19 PM »
I disagree... the "shittyness" of the XK is exactly what makes it a Jeep. I say that because I have owned:

1 YJ
3 TJ's
1 JK
2 ZJ's
1 WJ
1 WK
1 XK
1 WK2

My 2012 GC Overland (WK2) is world class, sophisticated, handles great, has no quirks or plastic interior. Way too good for the Jeep logo!


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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2013, 09:41:30 PM »
Quote from: muffintop on October 20, 2013, 06:36:19 PM
I disagree... the "shittyness" of the XK is exactly what makes it a Jeep. I say that because I have owned:

1 YJ
3 TJ's
1 JK
2 ZJ's
1 WJ
1 WK
1 XK
1 WK2

My 2012 GC Overland (WK2) is world class, sophisticated, handles great, has no quirks or plastic interior. Way too good for the Jeep logo!


KV

The vehicle you now own that i would like to drive is your Z06!!!
You actually might get some feedback from Pirate in the Jeep non hardcore section or probably the  JK owners forum
http://www.jkowners.com/
But Clay is right there is/was a guy on here with a 'killer' Commander.
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2013, 12:42:52 PM »
Thanx Tom.

The Z06 is an amazing car with a few factory weak links fixed. Will dust just about any street legal car on a road course.


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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2013, 01:12:38 PM »
Oh man ... the addiction has gotten so bad he now refers to himself with short-form acronyms!!  :D

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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 02:58:37 PM »
You on the salad again Joey? :D
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1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2013, 06:03:34 AM »
Quote from: Spinalguy on October 20, 2013, 09:41:30 PM

But Clay is right there is/was a guy on here with a 'killer' Commander.


Anyone know who the guy is with the 'killer' Commander? I would like to get in touch.

Thanx.


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1997 Jeep TJ, 4.0L, 35's, Clayton long arm, locked SAG30, locked SAG35, coil overs, air bumps

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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2013, 03:15:53 PM »
Sounds like you were offended by my comments about the Commander. If so too bad, you asked if anyone had one and I gave you my honest impression of them and what I thought of them as an offroad(and on road) machine based on the test drives I did.  I'm guessing thats why there are not a lot of people wheeling them.

The only one I've seen on here that was modded was in a For Sale add. Try searching that forum.

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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2013, 03:31:07 PM »
Quote from: cLAY on October 19, 2013, 06:34:58 AM
There's been a few Commanders on here.

Quote from: cLAY on October 29, 2013, 03:15:53 PM
The only one I've seen on here ....

You know it's going to be a good thread when people post so quick they don't check what they previously wrote.  :D
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2013, 05:32:12 PM »
I said "modded". Your quote ended too soon.  :P
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Re: How well do AEV JK Pintler wheels fit on a Commander (XK)?
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2013, 05:42:40 PM »
Touché. Carry on! Lol
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