Vermont Need a good wheel for Kenda Klever R/T KR 601 LT 35/10.5R-17

[GreenMountainBillyGoat]

Howdy,

I've got a Sport. No lift. No max tow.
I've settled on the Kenda Klever R/T KR 601 LT 35/10.5R-17 (ordered 5).
I'm looking for a good wheel to go with them. I'm a noob and don't have a full understanding of what will work best.
I considered the stock mopar spare tire steel wheels, but I'm concerned about weight (the Kendas are 67lbs).
Considering the narrow width of the tire, does anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a block, military look. Ideally, <$125ea.

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[bastage]

The beauty of those tires is being able to use the stock wheels. They are narrow with a big positive offset so it keeps you nice & tucked in. Most aftermarket wheels are going to be closer to a 0 offset so pushed much farther out. If your pushing them out then you can use wider more standard 315/70r17 or 35x12.50r17's. If you have the stock steel sport wheels look for some sport S take off's & have them powdercoated in whatever color you want. Would be cheaper then the cheapest decent aftermarket wheels. I think the weight would be pretty close to the stock steelies though.

 

[GreenMountainBillyGoat]

The beauty of those tires is being able to use the stock wheels. They are narrow with a big positive offset so it keeps you nice & tucked in. Most aftermarket wheels are going to be closer to a 0 offset so pushed much farther out. If your pushing them out then you can use wider more standard 315/70r17 or 35x12.50r17's. If you have the stock steel sport wheels look for some sport S take off's & have them powdercoated in whatever color you want. Would be cheaper then the cheapest decent aftermarket wheels. I think the weight would be pretty close to the stock steelies though.

maybe I should go with the spare tire wheels after all. I was worried about the added weight causing some dynamic change that I wouldn’t like.

 

[bastage]

maybe I should go with the spare tire wheels after all. I was worried about the added weight causing some dynamic change that I wouldn’t like.

I think those Steelies look good. The TFL gladiator has then I believe.

 

[GreenMountainBillyGoat]

I think those Steelies look good. The TFL gladiator has then I believe.

Yup, but I hope they don’t kill my mileage. I’m getting 22-23.5!

 

[PyrPatriot]

Yup, but I hope they don’t kill my mileage. I’m getting 22-23.5!

They will. I went from 22-24mpg stock, to 19mpg on steel wheels with 32" Falken MTs (just a little heavier than Rubicon), and now to 16-18mpgs on Falken 35" MTs on alloy oem wheels.

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