pilot602
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I've read a lot of stuff on various websites and forums about offsets and backspacing etc. I think I have a general idea of what to look for but I had some general noob questions I thought I might ask and see if I could get some advice.
1) Does anyone know the specifics (or where to find them) on the stock/standard JT Rubicon alloy wheels? Specifically weight, and load rating and dimensions?
2) Personally I can appreciate the "skateboard" look but its not for me. Having said that I would like my tires to sit at least flush if not slightly proud of the fender flares - I know that a "negative" off set will generally push the outer face out from the centerline of the vehicle but how much is needed? Or, better, how would you calculate this? I've seen Gladiators whose owners have -1 to -12 offset and they seem to look ok but this is going to be specific to the individual wheel, is it not?
3) I don't plan on doing any hardcore off roading (mostly forrest roads here in AZ) and I actually use the truck as more truck so is there any actual performance advantage (for mostly on road and truck duties) to going to a 35" tire as opposed to the 33"? If there is would it be better to just put the money into larger tires on the stock alloy rims?
4) Are steel wheels something to consider (I live in a desert I'm not worried about rust)?
5) Is hub/lug centric something to worry about?
At the end of the day I'm looking at (probably) the polished versions of the Ion Alloy 171s or American Racing Baja 172s ---
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whe...l=Gladiator&autoYear=2020&autoModClar=Rubicon.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/ion-alloy-171/p/61901
Both can be found in 0 and -12 offsets. Both show up as "fitting" on the Rubicon but the -12 offset has a warning saying "aggressive fitment a lift may be needed" so does anyone know if the -12 171 or 172s will fit on a stock Rubicon? And would the -12 be extreme in terms of sitting proud of the fender flares?
Sorry for the seemingly dumb questions but I've never ordered aftermarket wheels and before I commit to ordering I thought I'd at least try asking some questions.
Thanks,
JK
1) Does anyone know the specifics (or where to find them) on the stock/standard JT Rubicon alloy wheels? Specifically weight, and load rating and dimensions?
2) Personally I can appreciate the "skateboard" look but its not for me. Having said that I would like my tires to sit at least flush if not slightly proud of the fender flares - I know that a "negative" off set will generally push the outer face out from the centerline of the vehicle but how much is needed? Or, better, how would you calculate this? I've seen Gladiators whose owners have -1 to -12 offset and they seem to look ok but this is going to be specific to the individual wheel, is it not?
3) I don't plan on doing any hardcore off roading (mostly forrest roads here in AZ) and I actually use the truck as more truck so is there any actual performance advantage (for mostly on road and truck duties) to going to a 35" tire as opposed to the 33"? If there is would it be better to just put the money into larger tires on the stock alloy rims?
4) Are steel wheels something to consider (I live in a desert I'm not worried about rust)?
5) Is hub/lug centric something to worry about?
At the end of the day I'm looking at (probably) the polished versions of the Ion Alloy 171s or American Racing Baja 172s ---
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whe...l=Gladiator&autoYear=2020&autoModClar=Rubicon.
https://www.discounttire.com/buy-wheels/ion-alloy-171/p/61901
Both can be found in 0 and -12 offsets. Both show up as "fitting" on the Rubicon but the -12 offset has a warning saying "aggressive fitment a lift may be needed" so does anyone know if the -12 171 or 172s will fit on a stock Rubicon? And would the -12 be extreme in terms of sitting proud of the fender flares?
Sorry for the seemingly dumb questions but I've never ordered aftermarket wheels and before I commit to ordering I thought I'd at least try asking some questions.
Thanks,
JK
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