JK Moab Rims

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:42 am

I'm in the process of finally getting a lift and tires. I'm really wanting to get the moab style rims but its next to impossible to find 16 5x4.5 moabs. Has anyone used the moab style rims that come one the jk's with using say a 1.25" adapter/spacer. Looking to put 265 dueler revo 2's or 245 firestone mt's on them. Anyone have any luck sticking these on there kk as I can find them cheap and allnover the place

Spacemartian · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:08 am

http://parts.smartcarguide.com/listing/14429578/

I'd jump on this if I were you

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:15 am

the offset might be too much with those spacers. dont rush it, wait for the TJ moabs.

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:17 am

Only problem with that is shipping. I can find them new and in othere areas. But when I can get a set of jk for around 200-300 in my area its a lot cheaper

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:20 am

Yeah the offset is what I'm worried about. I wasn't sure if anyone has done it before. I just no tires are coming soon and want to make sure I get the right rim size

jjohnson1892 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:49 am

This just made me think "gee, lemme look at Craigslist and see if there are any TJ wheels" and now I want a set :dizzy:

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:54 am

I'm a craigslist junkie

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:15 am

Personally I'd wait for a set of TJ Rubi rims
Don't like the idea of spacers etc
Heck I even bought the right wheels for my trailer so I could run 265-70-16s instead of running spacers :wink:

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:45 am

I'll keep on waiting then. I guess if I get impatient ill get me some mickey thompson street locks

colomtnbkr21 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:35 pm

My KK. JK rims off an 2012, fit nicely with a 4.5 to 5x5 converter from Spydertrax.

KKomodo · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:38 pm

colomtnbkr21 wrote:

My KK. JK rims off an 2012, fit nicely with a 4.5 to 5x5 converter from Spydertrax.

What tires/size you running on them

colomtnbkr21 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:46 pm

255/75/17 BFG Mud Terrain. Rims and tires strait off the Rubi.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:47 pm

KKomodo wrote:

Only problem with that is shipping. I can find them new and in othere areas. But when I can get a set of jk for around 200-300 in my area its a lot cheaper

200-300 for wheels
then another 200 for Spidertrax so you're still in the 4-500 range

colomtnbkr21 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:49 pm

Drives like a dream, but trimming is required. Not much trimming but they makes your Jeep look bad booty. :mrgreen:

colomtnbkr21 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:59 pm

Do this. You will not regret it. The whole idea of spacers is intimidating, and at first I was against the idea. But Spydertrax is in the off road business, and they know what they are doing. I use my Jeep like a Jeep should be used, and here in Colorado we wheel hard. I bang and bash my Jeep around with Jk's on the trail and my set up has never let me down. Do it.

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:07 pm

I just ordered 16", 5" back spacing and 5 on 4.5 bolt patter off quadratec for $120 a piece. That's Moab rims. Paid $560 for the whole thing.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:58 pm

colomtnbkr21 wrote:

255/75/17 BFG Mud Terrain. Rims and tires strait off the Rubi.

Have you re-geared yet?
If not with that tire size etc I'd go ahead and do 4.56s and be done, 4.10s aren't really enough

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:59 pm

Arctic_Libby wrote:

I just ordered 16", 5" back spacing and 5 on 4.5 bolt patter off quadratec for $120 a piece. That's Moab rims. Paid $560 for the whole thing.

Are they the knockoffs or the real Mopar Moabs
Have to watch as there is a difference in how they are made
True Moabs are a lot stronger

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:06 pm

tommudd wrote:

Arctic_Libby wrote:

I just ordered 16", 5" back spacing and 5 on 4.5 bolt patter off quadratec for $120 a piece. That's Moab rims. Paid $560 for the whole thing.

Are they the knockoffs or the real Mopar Moabs
Have to watch as there is a difference in how they are made
True Moabs are a lot stronger

definitely just realized they are a "quadratec exclusive" and most likely knock offs. Good thing I have a back up plan.

colomtnbkr21 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:24 pm

Have not re-geared yet. I really want to go with a 4.10, and will eventually. However time is not on my side now. I also have the 6 speed manual and the power band is in my favor because of this. Believe it or not, but I still get 350 miles to a tank with the 32's. I notice a difference absolutlely, but its very minor. 6th gear is basically useless unless you are cruising down hill or flat highway. My ultimate goal with the KK is to do a SAS. One day I spent time under the thing and came to the conclusion that not only is it doable, but will be fairly easy.

JK Moab Rims

Who is online