As the title states, I have several questions for the Guru's out there about the Moab rims.

I have been lurking around locally (to me) looking for a nice set of "smooth faced" 16 inch moab rims for my jeep.

1. How can you tell whether they are authentic and not a knock off? (What should I look for)
2. I believe there are different sizes 16x7 and 16x8. Is that correct?
3. If #2 is correct which one is better, or more suitable?
4. Would I be able to place tpms sensors on these rims in order for the overhead console to operate properly? If so which tpms do I need?

I apologize if this has already been asked and answered. Tried looking around and couldn't find the answers I was looking for. Thanks in advance, any impute advise is greatly appreciated.

Tony

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2005 Jeep Liberty Limited CRD, JBA coilovers-4.5 Arms, 5xMoab's with 265-75-16 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, Safari snorkel, Suncoast T/C, GDE Hot tune, Mandrel bent CAC Tubes, EHM to airbox, Mopar skid's, Fumoto Drain Valve, 3% Tint, ARB front bumper, Full set of Miller tools (9599) to loan within my immediate vicinity.

W/r/t #1, cant help you.

#2, depends on what backspacing you want, search "moabs" and "backspacing".

#3, depends, see posts retrieved from #2, above.

#4, stock TPMS sensors work fine. You want the domestic frequency, 315 MHz. I just R&Red the ones from the stock wheels and they fit and worked fine. See viewtopic.php?f=8&t=34893

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD; Air Filter Monitor; Samco Hoses; GDE HOT Tune; RL037142AA TC; KJ Interior Rack from All J Products; JBA Adjust-a-strut lift and A-Arms; 245/75R16 Firestone Destination ATs on Moabs; ARB Bumper; ASFIR Skids; FS-2500 Bypass Filter; ARP studs.
2016 Grand Cherokee Overland CRD.

1-will have chrysler part # stamped on backside,if they say made in china there not the MOAB's you want if want the real things.Only '03-'06 TJ MOAB rims work on a KJ,JK MOAB's(made in china) require a adpater since there a different bolt pattern.

2-The TJ MOAB's(correct bolt pattern,4.5 on 5) are 16x8 with 5" of back spacing,the JK MOAB's are 17x8 with 5" of back spacing(5 on 5 bolt pattern).

3-only one back spacing and width

4-You can use your current sensors in those rims.

On item #4 I am not sure how the aftermarket replacements compare to the factory original TPMS units, but be careful with the aftermarkets as I am having difficulty getting the ones I bought to completely seal with the Moab wheels.

I bought a set of Standard Brand TPM-17 sensors (metal stem version w/ rubber seal) that are a direct cross with the '06 Liberty's and had them installed in my Moab wheels, now I am having nothing but problems with them leaking at the seals. I have even had the local Discount Tire try and rebuild them and still the same problem.

As a test Discount Tire tried a a newer rubber style snap-in sensor which seems to have no issue with sealing.

I would like to know what different brand and model of sensors that have been successfully used by others on their Moab wheels as I need to figure out what to do about my leaking ones.

Thank you to all that responded.
tjkj2002 thank you for answering all of my questions.

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2005 Jeep Liberty Limited CRD, JBA coilovers-4.5 Arms, 5xMoab's with 265-75-16 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, Safari snorkel, Suncoast T/C, GDE Hot tune, Mandrel bent CAC Tubes, EHM to airbox, Mopar skid's, Fumoto Drain Valve, 3% Tint, ARB front bumper, Full set of Miller tools (9599) to loan within my immediate vicinity.

For reference:

http://colorado4wheel.com/images/jeepwh ... index.html

http://colorado4wheel.com/images/jeepwh ... heels.html

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Recently purchased these, looking forward to installing them after the lift. After an almost eleven hour drive each way.

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2005 Jeep Liberty Limited CRD, JBA coilovers-4.5 Arms, 5xMoab's with 265-75-16 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, Safari snorkel, Suncoast T/C, GDE Hot tune, Mandrel bent CAC Tubes, EHM to airbox, Mopar skid's, Fumoto Drain Valve, 3% Tint, ARB front bumper, Full set of Miller tools (9599) to loan within my immediate vicinity.

Those look good man. Can't wait to see them on. Those are the 16x8 right?

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OME 2790/2948 Rancho all around
JBA strut plates with clevis lift
2 extra rear upper isolators and one extra lower
Front sits 23
Rear sits 22 3/4
265 75 16 Maxxis Big Horn MT
GDE Hot Tune
Bumper trimming up front

Ls12fast4u thank you, I'm looking forward to installing them with BFG ta/ko's. Yes, they are 16x8.

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2005 Jeep Liberty Limited CRD, JBA coilovers-4.5 Arms, 5xMoab's with 265-75-16 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, Safari snorkel, Suncoast T/C, GDE Hot tune, Mandrel bent CAC Tubes, EHM to airbox, Mopar skid's, Fumoto Drain Valve, 3% Tint, ARB front bumper, Full set of Miller tools (9599) to loan within my immediate vicinity.