Wheel options for Cherokee

[Anker26]

I have a 97 cherokee and a brand new set of 16" tires. The 16" wheels that I have are 5 0n 5 and I either need to find a set of 5 on 4.5 x 16" or buy a set of adapters. Any recomendations? Are adapters reliable and will they create balance issues? Thanks!!

 

[in4aride]

rubicon "moab" wheels look tits...

wheel spacers are golden and dont cause issues...as long as you buy good ones

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

you have another thread in the OEM section....

i dont care for spacers, but used properly they will function 100%. id prefer the Moab rims and some grand cherokees had 16" wheels that had the 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern.

 

[seanyb505]

Most Liberty rims are 16-17. I know at least some are 5x4.5 and 16":
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=945572

 

[Talyn]

XJs came with these rims in 16", also used on the Liberty.

 

[urban yan]

Yeah, but those rims looked like shit on a liberty... come to think of it, everything looks like shit on a liberty.

 

[hubs97xj]

The lib steel wheels are probably the most common Jeep 16" wheel in the 5x4.5 pattern, and arguably the ugliest. You could probably score a set of those for less than the cost of even used spacers- if you aren't in a hurry, you could probably even get alloys that cheap. I saw a set of the Icons, painted black, selling for $80 on another forum. I paid 200 for my set, but I was sick of steel wheels.

Is the Jeep lifted? 245/75s on 16x7 wheels is a lot of tire compared to the stock setup. It's a little snug at 2" even, but aside from rubbing the LCA at full lock, isn't bad. No flare-related violence or strange noises otherwise.

 

[xjclassic2000]

These wheels came on some of the liberty renegades. Similar to the "icon" style

 

[bjoehandley]

Yeah, but those rims looked like shit on a liberty... come to think of it, everything looks like shit on a liberty.

Are you sure that it's not that the Liberty makes everything look like shit?


:wave:

 

[Whiplash_Syndicate]

If you looking for something cheap check your local J/Y. Ranger,Explorer,Mustang wheels are interchangeable I have a set of 1995 Mustang GT wheels (also known as Pony wheels) on mine.They are 16's and look alright to me and they are 7.5 inches wide and that helps keep tire from rubbing a lot almost have to go to full lock before it rubs.

 

[gradon]

I just put the silverstar 16" w/ 225/50s Yokos on the eliminator(now it needs to be dropped 4-6"). They can hold a 245/75 if you want.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RKp6CoQ9wxB4jM:http://colorado4wheel.com/images/1988_MJ/MJ68.jpg

 

[urban yan]

Are you sure that it's not that the Liberty makes everything look like shit?


:wave:

That's exactly what I meant

 

[zluster]

I just put the silverstar 16" w/ 225/50s Yokos on the eliminator(now it needs to be dropped 4-6"). They can hold a 245/75 if you want.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RKp6CoQ9wxB4jM:http://colorado4wheel.com/images/1988_MJ/MJ68.jpg

This is better:

 

[TerraWombat]

This is best:

 

[whatever]

IMO moabs are the best looking 16s jeep has made

here they are on my hoopty with some shat tires

horrible pic i know but you get the idea

 

[Powersmokein]

iam looking at getting new wheels and tires, Iam thinkin iam gonna get black soft 8 wheels 15x8 with 4" back spacing but Iam still trying to figure out what tires to run, I need/want a aggresive tire somewhere between a 29 and 30x10.50x15

 

[RCman]

As far as factory Jeep wheels go, I think the ones I've got on my '99 are my favorite. They were a dealer option only, not a factory package wheel. Second, I'd have to pick the ones Talyn posted in #5. Moabs are cool, but overdone as everyone has them.

 

[Talyn]

Are those 15 or 16"? I've seen them before, but they are rare.

 

[hubs97xj]

I think they are 15"- I've seen a couple of Jeeps with them (96 and down, IINM), and listed on a wheel refurb site. I believe I've seen the same wheel on some DCP shortbuses and a car or two as well (makes sense if it was a dealer option).

 

[Starrsaturn]

In a pinch, Dodge intrepid wheels usually come in 16" and bolt directally onto a jeep cherokee, and as long as the tires are not extra wide, will fit just fine.