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 Post subject: Rubicon wheels fo my CRD
PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:49 pm 
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MY ? is will they fit I think it would look a lot better. i do plan on putting a 3" lift on and I like the Rubicon wheels. Wounder why It's not a option with the CRD? I got the nice polished aluminum wheels but they're too small.


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:56 pm 
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There are pics all over the site. They look very nice, I would have them too if people didn't want so much for them.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:41 am 
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I've got them with a 2.5" lift (Daystar front) - and they fit fine - the wheels are fine at stock height - but you commonly find them sold with the Rubicon MTR's - and at 245x75x16 those will rub without a lift. The cheapest way to find them is the Rubicon owners forum - (not sure if the link works - it timed out on me now - used to work) registration is required but it's free.
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/

Rubicon owners commonly take them off to put larger wheels/tires on - I got 5 wheels and tires for $800 - the key is finding someone close because shipping is a big deal - Southern California folks can get them for less - no idea what the St Louis market is like

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I forgot to add - MTR's are a lot heavier - stock wheel/tire was 46 lbs - Rubicon -75 lbs - virtually all of that extra weight is in the tire which is a lot to accelerate/stop -it does impact your mileage - about 1-2 mpg depending on your driving style.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:21 pm 
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I have a 2.5" lift with Rubicon wheels and 245/75's MT/R's.. I love this look.. makes my jeep look Vicious or even Proud... you will have some rubbing though (with the tires) I had to do some trimming .. sounds like I was going to rip the front bumper off the jeep when I turned sharp and backed up...

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:28 pm 
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They fit fine, but you need to trim the fender well plastic, especially the small air dam under the front bumper. You could try ask the dealer how much $ each wheel would be, I feel I got a good deal from the dealers parts dept. (paid $165 ea.)and they were brand new out of a box, some Rubi owners want bank for their wheels and their used.

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:05 pm 
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I sold my Moabs to get a rims in 15 inch diameter. Meats are cheaper in 15 than 16. I still think that the Maobs are the sexiest rims that I have ever seen.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:26 am 
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The Moabs are even sexier with some Champion Beadlocks like the Liberator. I absolutly love my Moabs. I also have not noticed any decrease in milage but that is pretty typical with a diesel because they have so much low end torque.

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What is the weight difference?

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