Tires On 4.5-inch Rim |
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Author | |
Mike S
Member Joined: 20 May 2006 Location: West Coast Status: Offline Points: 2318 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: 23 Mar. 2017 at 11:04pm |
Roc -- when I can get into my image hosting site, I'll see if I can find a side view of the tires. |
|
'47 CJ2A -- #114542
Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires |
|
berettajeep
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 03 Feb. 2009 Location: Astoria OR Status: Offline Points: 4304 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Rick G
Member Joined: 17 May 2015 Location: Amarillo, TX Status: Offline Points: 1467 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
X2 I, too, am heading to the tall skinny tire realm very soon. |
|
Joe Friday
Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3633 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
i'll try to look around here tomorrow
|
|
cavalier
Member Joined: 16 June 2016 Location: Detroit Status: Offline Points: 83 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
You're right. 31x10.50s are still too wide for tracker wheels.
Dangit! -DT |
|
rocnroll
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Offline Points: 13563 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Mike, can you give us a side view please.....I like that tread.
|
|
'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
|
Joe Friday
Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3633 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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...
|
|
Mike S
Member Joined: 20 May 2006 Location: West Coast Status: Offline Points: 2318 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. Mike Edited by Mike S - 23 Mar. 2017 at 11:02pm |
|
'47 CJ2A -- #114542
Warn FF D41 rear Lock-Right locker 11" drum brakes Dual master cylinder T90C Transmission 16 X 6 Jeep truck wheels Cooper STT Pro tires |
|
smfulle
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 16 Sep. 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Status: Offline Points: 6123 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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 |
|
cavalier
Member Joined: 16 June 2016 Location: Detroit Status: Offline Points: 83 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Yep, I'm headed to the yard tomorrow to grab Tracker wheels. Should fit perfectly based on my research!
|
|
Stev
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 27 July 2016 Location: Cincinnati Status: Offline Points: 2383 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Will rims from Samurai's or Geo Tracker tires fitt a Willys? Seems to me that the Geo tracker might be something to explore.
|
|
Stev
1946 CJ2A Trail Jeep (The Saint), 1948 CJ2A Lefty Restored |
|
rocnroll
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Offline Points: 13563 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
We may be the only ones that think that....
|
|
'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
|
cpt logger
Member Joined: 23 Sep. 2012 Location: Western Colorad Status: Offline Points: 3022 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. IHTH, Cpt Logger. |
|
jeeper50
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 01 Mar. 2008 Location: Spanish Fort AL Status: Offline Points: 2579 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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
|
|
Belleview ol skool winch soon. '48 CJ2A 283 V8 sm 420 granny low, tera low D18, overdrive,lockers Texan at heart,Alabama by retirement |
|
Joe Friday
Moderator Group Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 26 Dec. 2010 Location: Jeep Central Status: Offline Points: 3633 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Yes, F150's in the 1980's still used lockout hubs (some self locking) but they were smaller diameter and used recessed hex head cap screws instead of normal bolts. They were about 4" OD.
|
|
rocnroll
Member Sponsor Member Joined: 20 July 2005 Location: Tuscumbia, AL Status: Offline Points: 13563 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Didn't Bronco's and 4wd Ford trucks use lockout hubs? |
|
'47 CJ2A PU
'48 CJ2A Lefty "Common sense is not that common" |
|
BENSH
Member Joined: 27 May 2013 Location: Central IN. Status: Offline Points: 1074 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
...hate when that happens. As for the tire, I’ve been happy with my Cooper AT's but don't know about used.
|
|
1945 CJ2a 11495
|
|
cavalier
Member Joined: 16 June 2016 Location: Detroit Status: Offline Points: 83 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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....
|
|
Post Reply | Page 12> |
Tweet |
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |