It is currently Mon Nov 02, 2026 10:48 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 12 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:51 pm 
Offline
LOST Newbie

Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:25 am
Posts: 37
Anybody know if there is a wrangler rubicon wheel/tire combo that will fit a 2009 kk limited? Without a lift? I was considering a lift but after some evasive driving on the freeway last week, I am thinking stock would be better.
Thanks,
Dan


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:32 pm 
Offline
LOST Newbie

Joined: Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:48 pm
Posts: 22
Good question, anybody know?

_________________
2010 Jeep Liberty 4X4. Window Tint, Flowmaster Exhaust, General All terrain Grabber 2's.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:45 pm 
Offline
LOST Addict
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:59 pm
Posts: 2127
Location: Navarre FL
Stock Rubicon wheels and tires (245/75/16) should fit fine.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:43 pm 
Offline
Lifetime Member
Lifetime Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:54 am
Posts: 2079
Location: Bethpage, NY
i believe they are 5 by 5 not 5 by 4.5 so the wheel won't fit... the tire would also be pretty close

_________________
08 Revenge- Rock Lizard (Skink Sliders & Gecko Roof Rails), High Clearance Trimmed Front Bumper, Mopar skids, Riddler Diff Cover, JBA (5.5 Arms, 6" rear Springs, Front Adjust-A-Struts), 32" DuraTracs, Superior 4.56's, Front & Rear ARB Lockers, Fastman Throttle Body, AEM Intake, Hypertech Tune, Custom Ram Air, RunCool Louvers


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:47 pm 
Offline
LOST Member
User avatar

Joined: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:57 pm
Posts: 167
Location: Rochester, MN
Jeepin_it_real wrote:
i believe they are 5 by 5 not 5 by 4.5 so the wheel won't fit... the tire would also be pretty close


They switched to 5 on 5 bolt pattern and 17" diameter in 2007. Find the 16" Moabs from a 2006 or older, and you're good to go!

_________________
2004 Black Renegade, manual transmission, Frankenlifted, JBA 4.5 A-arms, 31" Super Swamper M16's on Pro Comp 8128 wheels, MagnaFlow exhaust, Volant cold air intake, and clear front signals.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:22 pm 
Offline
Lifetime Member
Lifetime Member

Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:40 am
Posts: 140
Location: Fort Irwin, CA
ryanee182 wrote:
Jeepin_it_real wrote:
i believe they are 5 by 5 not 5 by 4.5 so the wheel won't fit... the tire would also be pretty close


They switched to 5 on 5 bolt pattern and 17" diameter in 2007. Find the 16" Moabs from a 2006 or older, and you're good to go!


Yep, you're looking fo TJ model Rubicon Moabs.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:30 am 
Offline
LOST Member

Joined: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:58 am
Posts: 107
Location: new york
it will not, i was thinking of doing that and it looks like you are going to need at least 2 inch lift

_________________
2008 KK limited 4x4. Inferno Red
2009 JK Rubicon. Black
2004 UCF31. Black
2001 EM2. Inca pearl


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:57 pm 
Offline
LOST Newbie

Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:36 pm
Posts: 2
vmf wrote:
it will not, i was thinking of doing that and it looks like you are going to need at least 2 inch lift



Has anyone confirmed this? wanting to run them on a 2wd 2008


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:04 am 
Offline
LOST Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:30 am
Posts: 131
Location: Everett, Wa.
I have Moabs w 245/75/16 Goodyear Silent Armor. Love the wheels love the tires. They fit w minor to a little over minor rub. Thanks to the pinch weld the wheel has eaten the fender so there is a gap there, I hear the rub more and more, but that is okay tomorrow I should have the RK lift install to solve the problem. So, I would suggest go a little smaller on tire size or put a lift to fit them. Wheels need to be from TJ not JK due to the bolt pattern. You need the 5x4.5 you could probably fit 235/75/16 w/o any rub.
Good luck

_________________
08 Jeep KK Blue. Currently Stock.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:52 am 
Offline
Lifetime Member
Lifetime Member

Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:38 pm
Posts: 12988
Location: Colorado Springs
The TJ MOAB rims are 1" wider then the OE KK wheels so you need at least a 245 tire,and that is the upper limit for a 245 tire and not very good setup for offroad and airing down.The TJ's MOAB rims also has 5" of back spacing and the KK's OE wheels are 5.5" which creates another issue for rubbing.

So yes you will need a lift the run MOAB rims.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:26 pm 
Offline
LOST Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:30 am
Posts: 131
Location: Everett, Wa.
Actually the KK are 5"x4.5" just like the KJ and the TJ. I didn't know the Moabs (Rubicon) wheels are not a good setup for off road. Oh well, too bad I sold my stock rims already. I guess for the occasional off road trip they will do the trick.

_________________
08 Jeep KK Blue. Currently Stock.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: rubicon wheels
PostPosted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:30 pm 
Offline
LOST Addict
User avatar

Joined: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:59 pm
Posts: 2127
Location: Navarre FL
theyre fine off road but you could benefit from using a tire wider than 245. seen plenty of stock Rubicons air down into the teens without issues.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 12 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group. Color scheme by ColorizeIt!
Logo by pixeldecals.com