Hi all,
This is my 1st post in this forum, and I need advice on buying a new set of ORIGINAL ALLOY WHEELS for my baby, so which one is good? form the both sides, the appearance & the performance? We have many choices:
1- Transwheel 16 X 7


2- C2C Wheels 16 X 7


3- C2C Wheels 17 X 7 Chrome


4- C2C Wheels 17 X 7.5 Charcoal Grey


And if some one has them on his vehicle please let me see it

Well if it absolutely has to be original, I would avoid #1. I have them and they have gotten scratched through daily highway driving. There was obvious wear on them before my Jeep ever hit dirt.

I really love the #4 wheels. I'd probably buy those over certain aftermarket ones if I saw them for sale at a cheaper price than new anywhere.

But then again I really like those BBS RDs and RZs.

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1st Welcome!!

Why would you buy any of these OEM KJ wheels?

What does your KJ come with now?

If you have steelies, I would recommend a few considerations:

do you plan to go wheeling or just highway?

No 1 is the most prevalent so do u want to look like all KJ's out there?

If u wheel, stay w/ 16" so you can air down easier and have better options for tires vs the 17"

Some of the wheels corrode easily so you may need to care for them more than usual....ie. there is a history of the chrome clad No 3's pitting alot on the edge.

Finally, if you want OEM, go Rubicon!!! for wider stance and wider wheel. Looks awesome. Many ppl have here.

Keep in mind aftermarket offers great value compared to OEM stuff even used.

Esthetically, I like No 4 too since it is more rare and stands out from all the No 1s out there. There is also painted versions of No 2 and another variant with a ridge on each spoke too.

Let us know what u get...

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I agree with the comment about the Rubi rims. It's what the KJ should've come with.

I have #1 seen here.




I think I am going to go with 15" steel though, more tire choices. Are you looking for a set mine may be for sale with tires.
Only 17,000 miles on them.

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We got the #1's and like them ok I wish they were 15's though
some time next year I will be removing them and going with a 15 and some kind of M/T
here is a pic I dont have any poser pics so you get a "dirty" pic



if you look real close you can see the GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT/S raised white lettering on them

I have choice #1 and so far no probs and easy cleaning. The Renny wheels are slick as well, #4. But I also agree, that Rubi rims look very nice on the KJ .

Welcome to the forum SS-Virus .

Mike

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Thanks guys for your help,
So most of you has #1, and most of you saying that the Rubicon rims are good looking on KJ's, if some one has them please can I've some pictures with the regular tire size, as I don't want them to go wheeling.

Thanks again

Here is a few nice setups... not mine.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2104014

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2139609

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Wow, it looks awesome, really nice looking.
Ok, I think Rubicon is my choice, but got a problem, where can I buy them? I think there are many on EBay, but I’m from Middle East and most of the sellers don’t ship them overseas? What is the standard tires size for these rims? And do I need to lift the vehicle?

BTW, I like that antenna with a red flag, I wish I've one

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Right on man!...you are gonna have the sweetest looking KJ in the Middle East. Get some pictures once you get them!

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Neatus:
Thanks man, and sure I'll show the GREAT Liberty soooooon

If I can ask; was shipping decent to the Middle East ? I Find anything coming south of the border to Canada even, becomes nutty for shipping costs. Anything with real weight (ie. skids, ect.) , not going to even talk about.

Sharp looking rims BTW. That'll look solid once they're mounted

- M

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Exhaust, lift, rims painted black, Duralined, roof basket, and Renny light bar to come!
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mikekj_cda:


Actually I've had a mail box In the US with Aramix Express (SHop & Ship), they ship usually with the passengers air crafts, so the freight charges will be less by a half, if we compare the prices with ei, UPS,
If I can remember, I ordered before the rear Hitch and they got around $66.00 .
BTW, do you know what is the size of the tires I should mount on them?

The stock 16 inch tire size is 235/70/16....that will work without the lift. If you have a lift than a you can go a bit bigger to say 245/75/16 without trouble. Enjoy!

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I went through 2 sets of #1. The finish came off all of them very quickly. I've got the #4's now and love them.

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So do you have a KJ yet or going to order it?

Your stock 16" tires will fit the Rubicons but may have gone a bit bigger w/ a lift.

The Rubi's are 1" wider.

The stocker tires should be changed out in about a year as they loose their grip particularly in wet but in Saudi, if it rains rarely, you may be ok... just note the GY stockers suck as you may read here in the tire section of this forum.

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Neatus: I think I’ll stick on the normal tire size 235/70/16 for now.

KY Liberty: I have #4 already, but they are in terrible condition, plus I want to change the style.

Liberator: I have 2003 KJ Sport, it came with steel rims, then I changed them with the freedom edition 17’’ wheels, now I want the 16’’, for the winter time, and cheep tires for some off roads.

Thanks guys for the big help