ZJ wheels on an XJ

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by East-Gippsland-XJCherokee

I have found a set of 4 alloy factory Ford Territory wheels and tyres locally, I like the setup you have with the steel rims, but alloys should work the same? No probs getting the dremel tool out to make them fit center wise.

Unless you're going to run spacers you may (will) find that you get more rubbing on the insides, the Territory rims have 4.5mm more BS meaning your tyres are 4.5mm closer to the control arms and wheel wells, even with 30x9.50-15s (exact same width as stock just taller) I get rubbing on the spring seats, inside the rear wheel wells, front bash plate, lower control arms etc, this only applies if you flex, the more lift (assuming equal flex) the more rubbing AND that's before you fit larger tyres....

[East-Gippsland-XJCherokee]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

Unless you're going to run spacers you may (will) find that you get more rubbing on the insides, the Territory rims have 4.5mm more BS meaning your tyres are 4.5mm closer to the control arms and wheel wells, even with 30x9.50-15s (exact same width as stock just taller) I get rubbing on the spring seats, inside the rear wheel wells, front bash plate, lower control arms etc, this only applies if you flex, the more lift (assuming equal flex) the more rubbing AND that's before you fit larger tyres....

I currently run 15x7 factory steel wheels with 31 muddies and about 3.5'' to 4'' lift, no rubbing with them on/off road, but do hit when steering is fully locked. But seeing I do most of my driving on road and wanting a taller tyre than 31 it looks like a good option, I was thinking about fitting a 6mm wheel spacer to stop the hitting of the front tyres when fully locked. There is not all that much other options when it comes to 16'' or 17'' rims (please do share if there is).

Cheers

[East-Gippsland-XJCherokee]

Originally Posted by East-Gippsland-XJCherokee

I currently run 15x7 factory steel wheels with 31 muddies and about 3.5'' to 4'' lift, no rubbing with them on/off road, but do hit when steering is fully locked. But seeing I do most of my driving on road and wanting a taller tyre than 31 it looks like a good option, I was thinking about fitting a 6mm wheel spacer to stop the hitting of the front tyres when fully locked. There is not all that much other options when it comes to 16'' or 17'' rims (please do share if there is).

Cheers

I was looking at running 265x70x17 AT tyres, somewhat taller than a 31 mud tyre, but less noise and will last longer.

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by East-Gippsland-XJCherokee

I was looking at running 265x70x17 AT tyres, somewhat taller than a 31 mud tyre, but less noise and will last longer.

And rub somewhat more unless you bumpstop more to limit the flex...

Your turning circle will also increase noticably too...

[East-Gippsland-XJCherokee]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

And rub somewhat more unless you bumpstop more to limit the flex...

Your turning circle will also increase noticably too...

All can be addressed, but finding rims bigger than 15'' in diameter is more of a problem, hence when I read using Ford Territory rims and modding the center hole I just had to ask the questions on here. Wheels spacers might have to be used and probably would burn out the Bunnings dremel tool, but more than willing to put up with all that in the search for a taller rim, I like the steel Territory rims, but living far East Gippsland the cost of sourcing rims becomes tricky budget wise, but found a set of alloy Territory wheels locally. I drove into town and asked the local tyre joint, and the bloke nearly had a heart attack when I asked him about fitting 16'' or 17'' rims to the Cherokee. So did a search on here to see what others had done.

[rustynuts]

I have been looking into this option for a while. Been searching for a 16 inch rim with a little less backspace. I have come to the conclusion to maybe re-barrel some steel rims or to import some TJ Rubicon "Moab" style wheels. They can be had in 15 or 16 inch.

[East-Gippsland-XJCherokee]

Originally Posted by rustynuts

I have been looking into this option for a while. Been searching for a 16 inch rim with a little less backspace. I have come to the conclusion to maybe re-barrel some steel rims or to import some TJ Rubicon "Moab" style wheels. They can be had in 15 or 16 inch.

I can always have a set of steel sunraysia made up, as I am sure there must be mobs in Australia doing them to peoples offset/backspacing, although by the time I get them shipped to where I am the cost could be a bit on the high side. I have emailed the person that has a set of Territory rims up for sale in town, and if they are still up for sale I will go and have a look and measure them, I have never used wheel spacers but could always use them to give some more clearance. And the center hole being smaller should be no problem as that's not that hard to open up. If I had money to burn I would just order some rims made up, but damn the rims will be more than what I paid for my XJ LOL.