Metalcloak 3.5, 1 3/8 rear coil spacers, Steelies, and Nitto TG 37s finally installed!

[Rummie]

More to come but I am happy to finally have this part done!

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[Rubi-Zero]

More info on those wheels please. I have been looking for set of Steelie wheels that have that amount of offset but haven’t been able to find anything like it. Where did you purchase them from and what are the specs. Post up some more pictures of this rig

 

[hjdca]

Looks Fantastic ! Great Combo !

 

[DeezJT]

@Rummie nice. How far are the tires sticking out?

 

[Rummie]

More info on those wheels please. I have been looking for set of Steelie wheels that have that amount of offset but haven’t been able to find anything like it. Where did you purchase them from and what are the specs. Post up some more pictures of this rig

They are from Wheel Vintiques. https://www.wheelvintiques.com/jw-series-jeep-smoothie.html

Mine are 17x9 with a custom 4.25" backspace. They had to "reverse" the wheel in order to do that backspace. That gives it a cool deep dish look. They fit snug. Couldn't even stack wheel weights for balancing - had to use hammer ons.

 

[Rummie]

@Rummie nice. How far are the tires sticking out?

About 2 1/2 to 3".

 

[TheSolarWizard]

More to come but I am happy to finally have this part done!

For some reason your 37s look huge vs most here

 

[Rummie]

For some reason your 37s look huge vs most here

I think that picture makes them look wider than they are in real life. Not sure why.

 

[Rummie]

For some reason your 37s look huge vs most here

Here are a couple of closer shots of the wheels/tires. Might give a better perspective.

 

[93civej1]

looks like youre running like a 17x13 on some 37x15 haha.

 

[Foxtail]

More to come but I am happy to finally have this part done!

I fricking love this look. I wanted to do this same thing but was looking at the Detroit Steel Wheels but my significant other was having a fit over my decision.
Are these wheels really heavy? I have read that the weight is the only negative of going with the steelies.
Excellent job man, you nailed it!

 

[Rummie]

I fricking love this look. I wanted to do this same thing but was looking at the Detroit Steel Wheels but my significant other was having a fit over my decision.
Are these wheels really heavy? I have read that the weight is the only negative of going with the steelies.
Excellent job man, you nailed it!

Thanks! Yes, the wheels are heavy. Close to 40 lbs each. I am having 5.13 gears installed next week. I'm also beefing up the axles with trusses, gussets, RCVs, and chromoly shafts. I want to be sure they can handle the weight of the tires and wheels even on hard trails.

You also don't have as much cooling for the brakes but I do have a negative offset that should provide some more air back there. I don't see that as being a problem.

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