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I have the US Wheel Rat Rod steel smoothies on my JLUR. I ordered then in black but I just recently painted them bronze. I still need to paint the bumpers and rock sliders but this should give you an idea. I love them btw. Here are a couple of crappy pics.

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Anyone know what the perfect specs are while ordering custom wheels for the Gladiator - if I am interested in 17" wheels should I ask for 17x8.5, 5x127 ET0, 5x5" and 5" BS?

I always get confused by the wheel dimensions and what they mean... any help would be much appreciated - Thanks!
 

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What wheels are you getting @steffen707 ?
For now, I picked up a set of LE wheels with stock AT 33s. But I'll need to get something else when I go 35", but that won't be for 3 years...... Just planning ahead. :facepalm:
 

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I'm planning to do this Monday night. The Dual Battery kit is here, just waiting on the batteries. Maybe I'll put the kit in Sunday night and drive my van Monday - it hasn't sold yet :crying:

I've actually been watching the install video over and over, and transcribing it into a word doc.
Please consider taking plenty of pictures and doing a write up on the install.
This is one of the mods I’m strongly considering to transfer my truck into an overlanding rig.
 

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I was dead set on the Armory wheels from Black Rhino and now am contemplating these steelies LOL

So, @JTRUBI @2020 SCRAMBLER @chrcal14 are you guys saying that the wheels in the wayout concept is the same as Stockton and the stockton wheels are same as the one from wheelvintiques?

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/smoothie.html

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https://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels/truck/jw-series-jeep-smoothie.html

I am contemplating getting them painted Firecracker Red. But, now this would be steelies Vs alloy LOL Idk why I am having so much trouble making a decision on the wheels smh...

Do you guys think red on red wheels will be too much? I feel like maybe a bronze paint?
I might be partial to the red on red. Did that on my old Rubicon. I liked it. And that’s all that mattered. If you like it do it. As far as the wheels being the same I believe they are. That’s just what I was told by the designer.

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I've had the smoothies on my JK since 2013 and thinking about putting a set on my JT. I've had great service, no brake issues and tons of comments. These are 16x8 with 4.5 BS. Dual bolt pattern. Due to the BS I had to polish the casting marks off of the front calipers. They balanced easy and ride smooth. Only draw back is they are heavy.

They were about $100 ea new. There is a 17x8 version but it only has the single bolt pattern, and were twice the price.
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I've had the smoothies on my JK since 2013 and thinking about putting a set on my JT. I've had great service, no brake issues and tons of comments. These are 16x8 with 4.5 BS. Duel bolt pattern. Due to the BS I had to polish the casting marks off of the front calipers. They balanced easy and ride smooth. Only draw back is they are heavy.

They were about $100 ea new. There is a 17x8 version but it only has the single bolt pattern, and were twice the price.
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link? brand? model?
 
 







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