08-17-2005, 08:00 PM
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Well we just bought a house here in south FL and if anyone is following realestate trends you know its EXPENSIVE. Esspecially compared to upstate NY. So the new jeep is out and I am keeping the grand cherokee a while. Its in pretty good condition but it needs new wheels the winters up north and all the salt pitted the alloys pretty good. I am not rocking 26s or anything...17-18 something like that. I am thinking black rim on a black grand cherokee. What do you all think? Chrome maybe?
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08-17-2005, 08:35 PM
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Well we just bought a house here in south FL and if anyone is following realestate trends you know its EXPENSIVE.
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Yup. Should be listing a house in about 2 weeks and we are soooo looking forward to it :) |
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08-17-2005, 09:44 PM
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Please no chrome but the black sounds oh so cool........
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08-17-2005, 09:54 PM
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RE: Re: New wheels
Some glossy black 17s would look nice. The prices aren't outrageous for that diameter and there are a ton of rim designs to choose from. You've also got alot of tire options for a 17" rim.
Another consideration with the big rims is weight. While it's not a dramatic amount of weight to add to a vehicle, it's unsprung weight....... or dead weight. I bet the average set of 24" full face aluminum rims and low profile tires weighs as much as a set of 35" Boggers mounted on some steel rockcrawlers.
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08-17-2005, 10:05 PM
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Pay special attention to the backspacing with the 17" and larger rims. None would fit our 79 CJ project properly, so I had to spring for a set of spacers. LBR
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08-17-2005, 11:09 PM
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Street or off-road oriented?
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08-18-2005, 07:34 AM
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RE: AT Tires
Please, no "spinnah's"..............please, please, please! 
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08-19-2005, 12:40 AM
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Please, no "spinnah's" |
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08-19-2005, 12:40 AM
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Re: RE: Re: New wheels
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Please, no "spinnah's" |
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08-20-2005, 12:47 PM
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RE: YJ TRAILER PICS
Black would be cool. They make black wheels in all sizes...
Junkpile's right thought, big wheels weigh a LOT!!
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08-21-2005, 09:11 AM
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Please, no "spinnah's"..............please, please, please! |
Dang, there goes my idea for a Christmas present for ya, mud!! |
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08-22-2005, 08:10 AM
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Re: RE: Stupid ground hog
Is sanding and painting your wheels an option?
If not, there are a couple things, you could search the want ads for the factory 5 star chrome 17's, they look real sharp.
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08-24-2005, 06:51 AM
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RE: Re: Holy fender overkill Batman!!
Yeah I am thinking 17s and a glossy black. This is just my DD jeep. She doesnt see much offroad besides a little field driving.
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08-24-2005, 06:52 AM
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RE: Re: RE: Re: New wheels
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Is sanding and painting your wheels an option?
If not, there are a couple things, you could search the want ads for the factory 5 star chrome 17's, they look real sharp.
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I have been thinking about sanding out the pitting but I am worried I am going to cause a whole bunch of balance issues. |
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08-24-2005, 05:29 PM
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Re: 318 carb?
Acetone to get the clearcoat off and a wire wheel for the pits. VHT wheel paint and you're wheels will look good. I've done it, that paint holds up great even after many mudholes.
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08-24-2005, 11:41 PM
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You probably should have them balanced after you sand and paint them...which isn't really that big of a deal.
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08-25-2005, 07:29 AM
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Re: RE: Vent and 4x4 light do not work.
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Acetone to get the clearcoat off and a wire wheel for the pits. VHT wheel paint and you're wheels will look good. I've done it, that paint holds up great even after many mudholes.
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Did you do it on alloys or steel rims? I think I might as well give it a try before spending some bucks. |
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