Installer says these will fit, wheel manufacturer says they won't

[Archeonomy]

Looking at KM720 Roswells for my 2021 Sport S,

The local wheel co. is an authorized dealer for KMC and says these will fit.

The KMC website says they won't (but I also not the KMC website has the wrong specs listed for the OEM wheel size, calling it 17 x 7 instead of the correct 17 x 7.5).

Here are the two Roswell options available:

So, will they fit?

Thx in advance -

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[chevymitchell]

Looking at KM720 Roswells for my 2021 Sport S,

The local wheel co. is an authorized dealer for KMC and says these will fit.

The KMC website says they won't (but I also not the KMC website has the wrong specs listed for the OEM wheel size, calling it 17 x 7 instead of the correct 17 x 7.5).

Here are the two Roswell options available:

So, will they fit?

Thx in advance -

I'm know the 4.75" BS wheels will fit, but I'm not sure how the deeper BS will work with any kind of lift. It might hit the control arm.

 

[blnewt]

They both will fit, the one w/ the 18mm offset also has the Jeep 71.5mm hubcentric bore (which is the same as the factory wheels). Like Shawn mentioned, the 0 offset wheel (less backspacing) will allow a bit more room for the suspension to flex, so if you plan a lift that should work out a bit better.

FWIW I run a wheel right between those two, a 17x8.5 +10 on 295/70/17s and haven't had any issues.

 

[Cavs42]

The manufacturer probably says that because they will not tuck under the factory wheel wells, and therefore doesn't "fit"

 

[Archeonomy]

Well, we're going to find out. I ordered one of these and will have it mounted see how it is in action. If it works I'll get 4 more, if not I'll eat one wheel and move on to plan B.

 

[blnewt]

The manufacturer probably says that because they will not tuck under the factory wheel wells, and therefore doesn't "fit"

Kinda like all those parts that say "offroad use only" just some CYA at it's best

Well, we're going to find out. I ordered one of these and will have it mounted see how it is in action. If it works I'll get 4 more, if not I'll eat one wheel and move on to plan B.

You'll be fine! Which one did you get?

 

[Archeonomy]

Kinda like all those parts that say "offroad use only" just some CYA at it's best

You'll be fine! Which one did you get?

Black Roswell with the 18mm offset. I am not planning a lift, and wanted the more flush fitment. I'm optimistic it's going to be good.

 

[blnewt]

Black Roswell with the 18mm offset. I am not planning a lift, and wanted the more flush fitment. I'm optimistic it's going to be good.

You'll like that fit, especially w/ stock height, also having that 71.5mm bore is a good plus!

 

[Archeonomy]

Just FYI - KMC has updated their website and now shows these fitting, as well as adding them to their 'visualizer':

 

[Archeonomy]

One wheel test for fitment:

 

[blnewt]

One wheel test for fitment:

They would appear to fit just fine

 

[Archeonomy]

It's pretty good. Sorta unique too, no one else around here seems to have anything like them on a Jeep. I do think they need silver lugs though, we're going for retro/utilitarian, not 'murdered out'.

 

[Zandcwhite]

Wheel style choices are so weird to me. They look like $70 black steelies, old school and utilitarian. Since they are made by KMC they are $200. To each his own, but I’m not spending good money on cheap looking wheels. Of course we still rock the stock wheels with 37x12.50’s even though the internet says you can’t.

 

[Archeonomy]

Wheel style choices are so weird to me. They look like $70 black steelies, old school and utilitarian. Since they are made by KMC they are $200. To each his own, but I’m not spending good money on cheap looking wheels. Of course we still rock the stock wheels with 37x12.50’s even though the internet says you can’t.

Agreed. I can't explain it, but I've always been drawn to this sort of look. One of the other ones i considered were the Gladiator spare wheels which are by definition as utilitarian and cheap looking as you can get. While mine was being installed at the shop there was another black Jeep there getting some giant metallic red Black Rhinos put on that looked like clown shoes to me, but indeed to each his own.

 

[Archeonomy]

Finally got them mounted:

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