New Member thanks and a question

[C185]

Greetings all. Firstly, let me say thanks for all the great info shared by the members here. For an old guy like me, it has helped a lot. I know I won't have much to contribute, but I follow your postings, and appreciate the great spectrum of Jeep knowledge available. Again, thanks.

Now the question--I have a '22 JT Sport Max Tow with the basic steel wheels. I'm old school and do not like the black in combo with the Stingray body color. I have been given (free) the OEM alloy spoke wheels from a 2015 JK, 17" and I believe they share the same offset of 44.45 as the JT. Took a rear wheel off today in order to test fit the JK wheel, and the clearance from wheel to brake is only about 1/8 of an inch. My plan was to get a set of GY Duratracs (265/70/17)and have them mounted on the JK rims, and keep the Bridgestone Duelers (245/75/17). Then, swap them according to seasonal weather here in Indiana. My concern is that small clearance of the JK wheels to the calipers. Sufficient or no? I also know that I must use the JT lug nuts in both cases.

Thanks for any help, and all the best.

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[mdyucca]

Welcome to the Forum! I’m sure you will enjoy and get a lot use with your new Gladiator. I don’t have an answer Re. the wheels. 1/8 inch is not a lot of clearance and you are wise to get the answer to your question before mounting the wheels and tires. I have found this Forum to be very responsive and helpful . Again Welcome.

 

[C185]

Thanks a lot. I know there's a lot of combined knowledge/experience here, and I'll need it! Blessings,

td

 

[Mr._Bill]

Do a test fit with a front wheel and see how they work. I think the front brakes are larger than the rear.

 

[C185]

Roger that--will do. Thanks and I'll let you know this afternoon. td

 

[ZoMojave]

1/8" sounds close. If those wheels don't work out for you, keep on the lookout for local deals on Craigslist and Marketplace for new or used take-off wheels from 2018-present JL or JT. There may be some good finds out there! A couple of examples:

BRAND NEW 4 Jeep wheels - auto wheels & tires - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4 wheels $300 OBO - auto wheels &... (craigslist.org)

 

[C185]

Yes sir--just a moment ago was looking in the for sale section of the forum for wheels, and there were a couple of sets that would work. The upshot of that, of course, is that the wheels would definitely fit a JT! My other Jeep is a 2012 JK with steelies that are showing rust, and so the 17" alloys could go there (once I wear out the 16" Duratracs on them.) Thanks and all the best.

 

[C185]

As promised, this afternoon got back to test fitting--this time tried the JK alloy wheels on the front. Not going to dispute that the front brakes are larger, but there seemed to be a hair more clearance for the wheel than the on the rear--maybe another 1/16 of an inch. They clear, but it's 1/8-3/16". I think I'll look around for wheels that specifically are targeting the JT. The JK's were freebies, but alas...still doable but.. Thanks everyone for your advice. All the best,

td

 

[Sarge502]

Greetings from your neighbor in Louisville

 

[C185]

Howdy back to you. New to the forum world--don't know a thing about it except that it can be a fountain of JT knowledge. It took me a long time to find the button to make the first post (maybe I'm a dinosaur) but have already gotten some advice. Thanks for the welcome. Blessings...

 

[hivol13]

Howdy back to you. New to the forum world--don't know a thing about it except that it can be a fountain of JT knowledge. It took me a long time to find the button to make the first post (maybe I'm a dinosaur) but have already gotten some advice. Thanks for the welcome. Blessings...

Welcome aboard, from accross the river!

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