Interested in this Tire and Wheel combo, what do you think? Got some questions.

[1996XJ]

• Black Rock Brand 900 Viper
• Wheel Size: 15x8
• 5 on 5 Bolt Pattern
• Offset: -19
• Backspace: 3.75
• Max Load: 2200
• Finish: Tungsten

• Super Swamper Thornbird
• Tire Size: 35x12.50-15LT

This is the Wheel and Tire combo i think i want. I have an understanding of wheel offset and base, but im having a hard time picturing where this would land as far as sticking out of the fenders. I am fine if it sticks out past the fenders, just want to make sure the wheels are going to work with Mojave as far as not allowing anything to rub on any of the suspension components. Can any of you veteran Jeepers tell me what you think and if this would probably work fine on a Mojave? Let me know if there is anything else i might want to do like buy the pressure sensors, re-calibrate the computer of the Mojave for 35s? Thanks for any Advice or opinions.

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[NachoRuby]

15" wheels won't fit a gladiator. You need 17s or larger. The brakes are too big. The stock wheels are the smallest that fit

 

[USMC-SSGT]

Quite a bit. This is based off a factory wheel with a +44 offset and a roughly 6” backspace. The comparison is your setup.

 

[1996XJ]

15" wheels won't fit a gladiator. You need 17s or larger. The brakes are too big. The stock wheels are the smallest that fit

Lol That was some crucial info! Thanks, I think they make the Viper 900s in 17. Ill check that out.

 

[1996XJ]

Quite a bit. This is based off a factory wheel with a +44 offset and a roughly 6” backspace. The comparison is your setup.

Do you think this would cause any sort of issue with the handling or stress any components? I believe i can get the tire in 10.5. Thanks for the cool graphic, where did you find that calculator?

 

[Kevin_D]

What I noticed is that it's going to stick out past the fender nearly 3 inches.
That may peak the interest of your local Law Enforcement.

Kevin

 

[1996XJ]

What I noticed is that it's going to stick out past the fender nearly 3 inches.
That may peak the interest of you local Law Enforcement.

Kevin

Lol !

 

[Trickster]

15" wheels won't fit a gladiator. You need 17s or larger. The brakes are too big. The stock wheels are the smallest that fit

Exactly.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

So, other than the fact that it won’t work at all, the consensus is that it looks great.

 

[1996XJ]

I am currently looking at different wheels. Can anyone recommend a base / offset that will be a better choice for 12.5 tires? I am considering 10.5 tires also as the Mojave will see more on road driving than aggressive off road driving.

 

[1996XJ]

So, other than the fact that it won’t work at all, the consensus is that it looks great.

Im trying to busy myself by looking at wheels and tires... I probably have 2 months before it gets delivered. So i got to do something. I Dont like the Mojave stock wheels from what i can tell so im thinking of doing a re gear on the cherokee and throwing the Mojave take offs on that.

 

[Blackjeepjk]

I’m running a 34x10.5x17 bfg AT on my jk with 4.5 backspacing. Sticks out about 1/2”.

 

[1996XJ]

I’m running a 34x10.5x17 bfg AT on my jk with 4.5 backspacing. Sticks out about 1/2”.

What wheel width are you using?

 

[1996XJ]

I think i found a good compromise. Viper 900 has a zero offset wheel option. So if grab those with a not so wide tire i wont have to worry about sticking out of the fender so bad.

 

[Blackjeepjk]

What wheel width are you using?

17x9 with 4.5” backspace. Keep in mind, that is on a jk but good wheel/tire combination.

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