steel wheels

[LIVEABOARD]

please would like to see close up of wheel used on J8 and will they fit JK if so r they avail THX

[JeepinJon]

They are the standard steel wheels used on a Dodge Ram pickup. They are a 5x5.5 bolt pattern and will not fir the JK. The closest thing for the JK that is easilly available is the winter wheel from Jeep.

[SavageSun4x4 Expeditions]

So many things are that way...

[Grecy]

Anyone know how strong the steel wheels on the J8 are compared to aftermarket alloys?

And weight?

-Dan

[Jdemonto]

Anyone know how strong the steel wheels on the J8 are compared to aftermarket alloys?

And weight?

-Dan

I have a set they are likely 30lbs or so. You would need wheel adapters to use them on a JK.

Jason

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39284

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25947&d=1288316500

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25948&d=1288316500

[MoparNorm]

I have a set they are likely 30lbs or so. You would need wheel adapters to use them on a JK.

Jason

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39284

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25947&d=1288316500

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25948&d=1288316500

J, are those 5 on 5.5?
EDIT: Doh! = ) Nevermind, I just read Jon's post above.

[Mieser]

If you don't mind spacers the Ram wheels can work really well, especially for 35-37" tires.

[forsakenfuture]

I dont see why people get all excited about these wheels. I guess maybe they are "heavy duty" :rolleyes: but they look similiar to just about any other black steel wheel.

[Jdemonto]

I dont see why people get all excited about these wheels. I guess maybe they are "heavy duty" :rolleyes: but they look similiar to just about any other black steel wheel.

I think people get excited about the J8 in general. I will likely keep these wheels for a upcoming JK project. I need to sell my Jeep first maybe next year.

Jason

[Grecy]

I dont see why people get all excited about these wheels. I guess maybe they are "heavy duty" :rolleyes: but they look similiar to just about any other black steel wheel.

Do you know if steel wheels are stronger than alloys?
I'm wondering which can handle serious abuse better.

-Dan

[Mieser]

One nice thing about a steel wheel is the ability to hammer the edge back in place if needed in the field. Same goes for FORGED aluminum wheels, but those are a lot harder to find. For 99% of the people out there a normal cast aluminum wheel is just fine along with lighter weight.

[forsakenfuture]

I dont know the different strengths between all the wheels.It just seems when it comes to the J8 steel wheel people act like it will make their Jeep walk on water. I have had to hammer a steel wheel back in place on the trail before and it was very nice to be able to do so. On my LJ I run the AEV Pintler because i love the look of them.