Pick and pull wheels

[Some Random Guy]

Any pitfalls at grabbing some wheels from a pick and pull? I’m thinking of getting some basic wheels to put 35’s on for off roading only. I might have to put jeep projects on hold for a year or so, but can probably get some extra capability off road without breaking the bank out of 35’s. Need to buy a house quick and wasn’t expecting it. I have a Rubicon unlimited, so I think 35’s are fine as is if I get the right backspacing.

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[Kreepin1]

That's a pretty wide open question. I assume you are thinking JK wheels.

Around here, you never find alloy wheels at a pick-n-pull. They yank 'em and scrap 'em. So now we are down to steel wheels (which is fine for your purpose). Be aware the 16" wheel will not fit over your brake rotors and is only 7" wide which is a no-go for most 35" tires.

So if you are able to find a set of 17" steel wheels the next issue is finding a shop that will mount 35" tires on a 7.5" wide wheel. Some will, some won't.

It is not uncommon for wheels to get bent in a crash, so ask the shop to spin them before mounting the tires to check that they are true.

You thinking some Swampers?

 

[Some Random Guy]

That's a pretty wide open question. I assume you are thinking JK wheels.

Around here, you never find alloy wheels at a pick-n-pull. They yank 'em and scrap 'em. So now we are down to steel wheels (which is fine for your purpose). Be aware the 16" wheel will not fit over your brake rotors and is only 7" wide which is a no-go for most 35" tires.

So if you are able to find a set of 17" steel wheels the next issue is finding a shop that will mount 35" tires on a 7.5" wide wheel. Some will, some won't.

It is not uncommon for wheels to get bent in a crash, so ask the shop to spin them before mounting the tires to check that they are true.

You thinking some Swampers?

Thanks, I was anticipating 17 inch steel wheels. Do you happen to know if a wider rim will still work in a stock Rubicon with 35” tires? I’m probably going to find something basic mud terrain or all terrain since it won’t do much other than get me to the trail and get aired down for the actual hard work. I dragged my belly a bit getting into Walker Valley and scraped up the front caps on my steel bumper. Save the real money for 37’s down the road and go reputable from there.

 

[Kreepin1]

Thanks, I was anticipating 17 inch steel wheels. Do you happen to know if a wider rim will still work in a stock Rubicon with 35” tires? I’m probably going to find something basic mud terrain or all terrain since it won’t do much other than get me to the trail and get aired down for the actual hard work. I dragged my belly a bit getting into Walker Valley and scraped up the front caps on my steel bumper. Save the real money for 37’s down the road and go reputable from there.

What vehicle are you planning to pull wheels off of?

 

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[AnnDee4444]

I would look for some base sport wheels if you want to keep the backspacing stock. Some 35s or 315s will work or a 7.5" wheel.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17-JEEP-WR...e:Jeep&hash=item289f8e2a05:g:oaUAAOSwSzNbdyH5

 

[Some Random Guy]

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