Steel wheels on a WH?

[Hanna]

crd08 is running 17x8" steelies with a +30 offset on his Commander with no issues - I assume the brakes are the same, so maybe send him a PM?

The other issue you need to consider is the diameter of the centre bore as our Jeep wheels are hub-centric. I think crd08 had to have his machined to suit. The centre bore diameter is 71.5mm:http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowled...ifications.htm

Yet another example of why we should combine the WH GC and XH Commander forums Clarky!

[JamesLaugesen]

I've seen some 17" steel GC rims on the US forums used in builds occasionally. Apparently they're the stock full-size spare on some US WKs (as-in our WHs.)... Dunno if you could find some here and if they'd fit with those tyres, but they look unreal(!!!).

[Gojeep]

Originally Posted by JamesLaugesen

I've seen some 17" steel GC rims on the US forums used in builds occasionally. Apparently they're the stock full-size spare on some US WKs (as-in our WHs.)... Dunno if you could find some here and if they'd fit with those tyres, but they look unreal(!!!).

These would be the ones you are talking about.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92702_106_07.htm



These have them listed cheaper but have never dealt with them.
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/JEEP...CHEROKEE/2008/

[JamesLaugesen]

Originally Posted by Gojeep

These would be the ones you are talking about.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92702_106_07.htm



These have them listed cheaper but have never dealt with them.
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/JEEP...CHEROKEE/2008/

Yep that's them. Offset seems too high, but plenty of guys use them so should be ok... And easy enough to check any clearance issues with those tyres.

[multihull]

I ran Steelies on my Commander with my Muddies for the about 3 years but they only just cleared the calipers. In fact 2 of them scrapped on the calipers so these went to the rear wheels and the other 2 just missed so I had each wheel marked for where it went. They were 17" x 7" which sat with 1 1/2" more off set. I've sold them now and run special edition Black JK Rubicon alloys.

[driftdave]

Ok, so it seems like a touch and go thing. I'll talk to the tyre shop to see it they are happy with a test fit.


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[JamesLaugesen]

Originally Posted by driftdave

Ok, so it seems like a touch and go thing. I'll talk to the tyre shop to see it they are happy with a test fit.

If there's one near you, Tyrepower dealers are expected to to do test fits happily.