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    Posted: 23 Mar. 2017 at 11:04pm
Originally posted by rocnroll rocnroll wrote:

Mike, can you give us a side view please.....I like that tread.


Roc -- when I can get into my image hosting site, I'll see if I can find a side view of the tires.
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Originally posted by Stev Stev wrote:

Will rims from Samurai's or Geo Tracker tires fitt a Willys?  Seems to me that the Geo tracker might be something to explore.


Originally posted by cavalier cavalier wrote:

Yep, I'm headed to the yard tomorrow to grab Tracker wheels. Should fit perfectly based on my research!



Samurai wheels.  


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Originally posted by rocnroll rocnroll wrote:

Mike, can you give us a side view please.....I like that tread.





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I, too, am heading to the tall skinny tire realm very soon.
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i'll try to look around here tomorrow
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You're right. 31x10.50s are still too wide for tracker wheels. 

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Mike, can you give us a side view please.....I like that tread.



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Joe Friday Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Mar. 2017 at 1:43am
You guys are confusing me.

You said your wheels were 4.5.

4.5x15? or 4.5x16?

I'm assuming the tires you had were 31x10.50r15?

31x10.5's are still a bit wide for your Tracker wheels...
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I have a set of 235/85/R16 Cooper STT Pro tires in 6X16 FSJ Wheels. (EDIT: THESE TIRES ARE 215/85/R16) They clear the frame at full lock - nut just barely.



I think 215/85/r16 might work on the 4.5' stock rims. Landrover guys are keeping the market for 'tall and skinny' alive.

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Edited by Mike S - 23 Mar. 2017 at 11:02pm
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I swapped some Samurai wheels on to my rig on Saturday for a day of snow wheeling. Worked fine.

Edited to change Tracker to Samurai.

Edited by smfulle - 21 Mar. 2017 at 4:29am
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Yep, I'm headed to the yard tomorrow to grab Tracker wheels. Should fit perfectly based on my research!
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Will rims from Samurai's or Geo Tracker tires fitt a Willys?  Seems to me that the Geo tracker might be something to explore.
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We may be the only ones that think that....Wink



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I am not going to argue with anyone about this issue. However, IME, wheels from pre-1990 Ford, Dodge, & IH 4X4 rigs will fit our Willys. The rims from 2WD trucks may, or may not, fit the front axle. Most of the 2WD truck rims will fit the rear axle without modifications. Again, IME, Car rims are iffy at best for the rear axle. Car rims will not fit the front axle. YMMV.

If some folks have found that certain years, makes & models will not fit, I would listen to them. I have had a set of stock 1996 Dodge 1/2 ton 4X4 rims on my Willys pickup. They bolted right on.

As for grinding, or cutting the center hole to fit the larger diameter hubs, If you grind off a strengthening ridge, obviously, you have weakened the rim. Do not do this. Keep in mind that removing any material from wheels will weaken the wheel. The question is, How much? You will have to decide for yourself whether you are willing to take the risk that is present when you remove material from the center of your rims.

Back in the day, when we could not find enough 4X4 rims, I, & many of my friends have had success cutting the center hole out. Yes, we "wheeled" them hard! I do not recall any issues we had doing this. We bent a few jumping over things with our Jeeps, but that is what bent the original rims, so... I have a set that must have at least 75,000 miles on them. Probably much more than that. No problems, so far. Again, your call on that.

As for finding the 4th& 5th Cragar, Place a "Wanted" ad in your local Craig's list, or Nickle Ads, Wanted section. Place another "Wanted" ad in the auto parts section. I have completed three sets of wheels this way. I have also sold some of my odd rims to help others do the same. At this time, I do not have any Cragar rims that will fit a Willys. 

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keep looking you'll find a 4th, or another pair to match the backspacing and keep the other for a spare. craigslist or hit all the local wrecking yards

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Originally posted by Joe Friday Joe Friday wrote:

You need a 5 bolt 5.5 inch bolt circle AND a 4.25 inch bore.

The common Ford wheels that fit have too small a center bore.



Didn't Bronco's and 4wd Ford trucks use lockout hubs?  Confused



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Originally posted by cavalier cavalier wrote:

Great news! Found three Cragar wheels at the junkyard on an old Ford that have a 4.25" center hole!

Bad news, though: I found THREE wheels. 

Hmm....

...hate when that happens. As for the tire, I’ve been happy with my Cooper AT's but don't know about used.
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Great news! Found three Cragar wheels at the junkyard on an old Ford that have a 4.25" center hole!

Bad news, though: I found THREE wheels. 

Hmm....
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