jpnjim Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 There's more cheap options out there than there used to be, cheapest of the cheap: Black outlaw II's (15x7's) for $65 each: http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/?id=6162 Black 8-holes (15x8's) for $74.95: http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/ ... +Black.bwt Not as cheap, but I really like these :drool: Cragar Eliminator Wheels (the name alone makes them worth it ;) ) in Grey, 15x7's = $119.99 15x8's = $131.99 (@ Jegs) http://www.jegs.com/p/Cragar/Cragar-Eli ... 6/10002/-1 Black is slightly more for some sizes: ION's are pretty cheap at the 'buywheelstoday' site (anyone ever use these guys?): $79.99 for 15x8's http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/ ... ack%29.bwt Fake beadlock ION's only $5 more: http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/ ... ack%29.bwt These Incubus - 511's are a little over the top for me: but just $99 for 16x8's: http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/ ... ack%29.bwt So, what do you like for the Grandpa Jeep? Picture it shinned up a bit, 1" higher up front, and the wheels wrapped around slightly wider tires (255/70R15's vs these 235/75R15's) I'm leaning towards the Cragars, or the Black Outlaws, because of the more MJ friendly back spacings, but I'm wondering what you guys think (remember, it's gonna stay 2wd :yes: )
89eliminator Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 are the black Outlaw II's aluminum or steel? gotta be steel...
krochus Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 There's more cheap options out there than there used to be, Because dollars to doughnuts they're made in china now
jpnjim Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 are the black Outlaw II's aluminum or steel? gotta be steel... Aluminum. Here's the natural finish ones for the same price: http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/ ... ted%29.bwt I bought some generic Outlaw II's 6, or 7 years ago for $62.50 each (15x7's, PBL brand). The clear coat didn't last long, but I bought them for off road, so it didn't really matter. :dunno:
socal1200r Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Black Ions or the black Cragars, in that order...
jpnjim Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 There's more cheap options out there than there used to be, Because dollars to doughnuts they're made in china now 10 years ago I bought a set of ARE Baja's (the 5.25" bs 15x8's made for our Jeeps). Each box said "Made in the USA" on it, and each wheel had one of those tiny little oval shaped, gold "made in China" decals on it. They were inside the wheel, where you can't see it with the tire mounted (I bought the wheels bare, so I could mount my own tires). :fs1: Since then, I either: pay more, for made in USA stuff, or look for the absolute cheapest bottom line, so I'm not :rant: after paying top dollar for China crap. FWIW, later on I bought a set of American Eagle Baja copies, cheaper than the ARE's, polished better, and they really were made in the USA. :USAflag:
WahooSteeler Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Over $100 but I think these would look good too. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelClo ... sort=Brand
jpnjim Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 Outlaws or Cragars in black........ Black Ions or the black Cragars, in that order... Surprised you guys are liking the Cragars. :yes: :cheers:
Dave Stark Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Go with the 8 hole, i had a set of american racing Teflon coated on my XJ, they were gorgeous. :bowdown: :bowdown: But prone to scratches...
HOrnbrod Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Can't go wrong with the Cragars; old school timeless design, I've always loved them. Gawd knows where they are made today though, but I'd think they would still have the Cragar QC applied. I like the grey Eliminator Wheels. :cheers:
dasbulliwagen Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Are you really wanting to go with aluminum, because you can get some nice soft 8's cheaper than those, if cheap is what youre looking for, but if its in your budget those alums are real nice for the price!
jpnjim Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 I'm still working through in my head what I want this one to look like when it's 'done', but if I go with aftermarket wheels, they will definitely be aluminum. I let a set of 5.9L wheels go by on CL the other day for $400, I really like them on the other MJ, I'm just not sure I'd like them on this one. :dunno: I've also had my eye out for a set of Rubicon Moabs, but I'm not sure if that's the direction I want either (since I'm keeping the old style sheetmetal). FWIW, there are now cheaper Moab wheel knockoffs out there: http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/w_selectio ... =ALY09047U They also make them in Black, but I didn't dig up a link to those.
DJM/78 Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 If your trying to keep it a street truck , then I like the Ions . I think they would look sweet with a nice rake to the truck .
the_wizard_of_fire Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 am i the only one who liket the wheels that are on it? especially for a "grandpa truck"?
socal1200r Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 am i the only one who likes the wheels that are on it?especially for a "grandpa truck"? I think you're on to something there...I'm picturing those wheels that are on the truck already, either powdercoated or painted gloss black, with the shiny Jeep center caps, maybe a small red pinstripe around the outer rim...now those would look sweet, and no one else would have a look like that! Plus, powdercoat or paint would be a LOT easier to keep clean than any aluminum wheel...
Pete M Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 am i the only one who liket the wheels that are on it?especially for a "grandpa truck"? nope. I like the current setup too. :yes:
WahooSteeler Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 am i the only one who liket the wheels that are on it?especially for a "grandpa truck"? nope. I like the current setup too. :yes: You guys are taking all the fun out of us trying to spend somebody else's money! :yes:
jpnjim Posted February 28, 2010 Author Posted February 28, 2010 Just to complete the thread, I ended up going with some Craigslist wheels & tires: Before: Picture it shinned up a bit, 1" higher up front, and the wheels wrapped around slightly wider tires (255/70R15's vs these 235/75R15's) After: Yeah, the 2wd hubs interfere with the centercaps.
jpnjim Posted March 1, 2010 Author Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks! Kinda takes the 'Grandpa' out of it tho :( With the coil swap, and AT tires, the floaty-soft ride is long gone, might as well take the mudflaps off, and stop calling it Grandpa. :( Maybe it's not too late, Think I can still save it with some whitewalls, curb feelers, and an AARP sticker for the back? :thumbsup:
HOrnbrod Posted March 1, 2010 Posted March 1, 2010 Good choice on the Ravine wheels. Me likee. :cheers: To dress up the two front center hubs, you can pick up a pair of these: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gasket-2485-Chrome-Dust/dp/B000CMD5BM Dresses it up well.
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