I have read that lots of people get the moab rim's. Is there a reason for it? The ones i seen look like stock wheels, big whoop. so i can only guess there is a wheelin aspect to it? is there? I would rather get something that looked better.
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| Author: | BadKarma1701 [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
I have read that lots of people get the moab rim's. Is there a reason for it? The ones i seen look like stock wheels, big whoop. so i can only guess there is a wheelin aspect to it? is there? I would rather get something that looked better.
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| Author: | daltonamorph [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:44 pm ] |
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They have a backspacing that's better for fitting bigger tires on the liberty, that way you don't rub as much. Cragar soft 8's also have a good backspacing and I personally like the look of those better than the moabs. Don't know what your looking for, but there's a few people on here that have had the moabs powdercoated or simply rattle- canned them to better suit their tastes. Pro comp also has a good selection of rims with a good backspacing. I believe the moabs have a bs of 5" but I may be wrong. Someone else can correct me that's the case. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:55 pm ] |
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Well one not well-known fact is they are Forged alloy rims,a far bit stronger then cast alloy rims and hold up much better. |
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| Author: | InCommando [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:25 am ] |
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IIRC, the backspacing difference is only .25 inches ( 5 vs 5.25) but the same height tire is also marginally shorter due to being on a 16 x 8 vs 16 x 7 rim. Many people like the look of a stockish rim vs. aftermarket bling, I think. That may be one reason? |
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| Author: | 05renny [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 12:50 pm ] |
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I love em' cause they make our jeeps look so much bigger with the right tires and lift. Ive been looking on jeepforum to find a set. But you have to get the 16's, not the unlimited 17's which have the different bolt pattern. |
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| Author: | bugnout [ Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:21 pm ] |
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Rubicon Moabs are popular cause they fit, because you can find them cheap from Rubicon owners who often upgraded their wheels, because they look significantly better than the stock liberty 5 spoke alloys. All pretty good reasons, but if you don't like what you see, get what you want. |
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| Author: | jslibby [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:03 am ] |
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they are good quality rims look better then most liberty say those ugly web rims or steel wheels like mine, and you can pic them up at a good prices |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
I grabbed a couple sets because I felt they are good looking rims that you could find really cheap on occasion and they usually included a perfectly sized, great tire for a lifted KJ. |
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| Author: | Xodius [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
Pretty much what they said above. I do not have any yet but am always shopping. *cough* there is a set of 5 in Bakersfield right now that I am eyeing. Just debating if the 8 hour drive is worth it. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
because they are way s*e*x*y* 
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| Author: | jslibby [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
tommudd wrote: because they are way s*e*x*y* OH so sexy |
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| Author: | Fouros [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
and they look good dirty 
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
I also read somewhere that the Moab rims were designed to reduce the possibility of blowing a bead when airing down, making them a true off-road wheel. I really liked the Moabs are my flashy KJ, but I thought the 8” rim was too wide for my taste. I prefer a 7” rim for the liberty, so I sold them.  
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| Author: | jslibby [ Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
hey does any one know if JK rims fit a KJ. |
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| Author: | dieselenthusiast [ Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:02 am ] |
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jslibby wrote: hey does any one know if JK rims fit a KJ. From my understanding, the bolt pattern is different. |
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| Author: | jslibby [ Sat Sep 04, 2010 12:28 am ] |
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seems to be so but i just saw a set of 5 for cheap cheap and local. so now i looking at adaptors. i think they would look nice if the adaptors arent to thick |
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| Author: | Tokyojoe [ Sat Sep 04, 2010 1:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
Reason # 1 - they look really good Reason # 2 - they are better than the stock rims for bigger tires Reason # 3 - back in the day, most people could get them with new to fairly new GY Wrangler MTRs for awesome prices! I got my five tires and wheels for $800 and they only had about 25 miles on them (the guy took his new Rubi to pump it with steroids straight from the dealer to an off-road shop). Go ahead and price 5 new 245-75-16 MTRs and then add in the cost of the 5 Moab rims plus mounting/balancing etc.... A super sweet deal for those of us getting them from new Rubicon owners pumping their Rubis on steroids! |
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| Author: | Burchie [ Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:13 am ] |
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Fouros wrote: and they look good dirty  Did you ever get matching one's for the trailer? |
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| Author: | Fouros [ Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
no i didnt you up for a drive to LBC? |
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| Author: | jafstl38 [ Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I dont get it ??? Rubicon Moab rims ??? |
They look good hanging too!! 
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