Why are wheels so hard to figure out?

[it_trailblzr]

And this is why man invented tequila

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[j.o.y.ride]

Sorry, I chose the wrong word in my ineptitude
Offset was what I meant. Like I said, in the weeds.

How wide are your tires going to be?

 

[it_trailblzr]

How wide are your tires going to be?

I have not even gotten that far, since my understanding was obviously highly limited.
I am open to suggestions?

 

[Mac]

Depends on what you mean by "well beyond". Adding wider tires and a lift that may require a certain backspace will give you some poke. My Metalcloak GC 3.5" requires a 4.5" backspace (I went 4.25" for margin of error). I have 37 x 12.5" tires on 17 x 9" wheels. They stick out about 3.5" That is purely due to a functional reason. Although I actually like a little poke myself.

As long as you like it that is all that matters as it is your JT, but IMO from a functional standpoint the scrub radius is incorrect, you will get a lot of bump steer, and when you flex the suspension the tires probably cannot tuck into the fenders and will hit the edge of the fenders. It also will not pass inspection in many states.

 

[AZCooWhip]

I heard someone was getting poked and felt like I had to “poke” my head in as well ....

Look for the right bolt pattern and you will be fine. Offset and back spacing ......whole other discussion.

For reference. These are 17x8.5 with -18 and 4.04 bs. Tires are 37” Cooper STT Pros at 13.5x17 ??

 

[j.o.y.ride]

I have not even gotten that far, since my understanding was obviously highly limited.
I am open to suggestions?

You should have an idea of width before picking rims, because that's going to impact it a lot.

 

[AZCooWhip]

And this is why man invented tequila

I laughed out loud at this because it is sooooo true. My wife would make fun of me because I would spend hours looking at wheels and measurements etc to make sure I got it right.

She is NOW doing same for her JL .....bwhahahahahah. Who’s laughing now momma. <don’t tell her I said that>.

 

[it_trailblzr]

Alright, so what is a proper plan of order?
Tires, wheels, poke/no poke ?

 

[j.o.y.ride]

12.5" wide on I think 4.75" backspace, could be 4.5" I forget.

 

[it_trailblzr]

I laughed out loud at this because it is sooooo true. My wife would make fun of me because I would spend hours looking at wheels and measurements etc to make sure I got it right.

She is NOW doing same for her JL .....bwhahahahahah. Who’s laughing now momma. <don’t tell her I said that>.

Not one word from my mouth.....
Love you honey

 

[AZCooWhip]

Alright, so what is a proper plan of order?
Tires, wheels, poke/no poke ?

I would start with whatever “look” you want. Wheel look and style. Most, not all, have multiple sizes. At some point you will have to know whether you are a poking or not poking kind of gladiator owner. Pick the right offset and bs to give you what you want.

Do not rule out what you will be doing. Around town driving ....serious off road .... not so serious off road. Many factors are you wind down choices.

 

[Rummie]

As long as you like it that is all that matters as it is your JT, but IMO from a functional standpoint the scrub radius is incorrect, you will get a lot of bump steer, and when you flex the suspension the tires probably cannot tuck into the fenders and will hit the edge of the fenders. It also will not pass inspection in many states.

I disagree. We can leave it at that. Best not to debate this stuff with random strangers. ?

 

[AZCooWhip]

12.5" wide on I think 4.75" backspace, could be 4.5" I forget.

Nice poke you got there mi amigo .....

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Nice poke you got there mi amigo .....

Thank you, just enough. New fenders on their way are a tiny bit narrower so it'll show a little more. If I had the wider axles on the narrower fenders it would be even more. On the stock fenders tho the wider axles have wider fenders to match.

 

[jjdustr340]

Have a look through some of these to get an idea of what you like.
https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery?year=2021&make=Jeep&model=Gladiator&drive=4WD

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