New Wheels (look like the 5 oval slot wheels)

[TPICherokee]

I found these wheels from a company and ordered them up to make sure they would work on one of our FSJ's. I put them on my cherokee and I think they look pretty good.




http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cherokee/wheel.jpg





http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cherokee/wheel2.jpg


http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cherokee/wheelfront.jpg


http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cherokee/wheelrear.jpg


The specs are 17x8 with a 4" backspacing. They will work on my W/T Cherokee but I am not sure if they would clear the springs on a N/T Wag. I will be bolting these on a Wag soon just to find that out.

By the way, they are not Mickey Thompson wheels (I just used a M/T cap).

[TPICherokee]

These are 35x12.50R17 tires and yes, I know I am going to respray the frame and springs to get rid of the overspray...

[KaiserMan]

Nice find. Those wheels look pretty close to the oem 5 slots.

[TPICherokee]

Yeah, I always liked that look but 15x7's don't look right on a W/T. The company I found them from said if I order 50 wheels of any size they can build whatever I want....

[KaiserMan]

So will BJ's be offering these wheels then?

16" 8 lug wheels would be awsome. All of the 5 slot 8 lug wheels that I have found have been 16.5".

[Stuka]

Didnt MT stop making these wheels? I remember wanting a set several years back, but then they disapeared.

They look great.

[Ghinmi]

Ansen Sprint's right? I saw they were makin them for 6-lugs now. I wish those would have been out before I polished up my stock wheels. I think 17's would really set my Wagon off. They sure look nice on your rig. Someday...

[Firegoose]

Nice looking wheel and tire combo.... I really like the color of your rig :thumbsup:

[Cherokee-Kid]

Brent, give us a side shot showing the whole rig. The wheels are nice, again it's a throw-back to the retro old school with the new school bleed over (17" wheels).

Slowly chugging along on the Cherokee huh? Keep it up though, it's coming together.

[TPICherokee]

Didnt MT stop making these wheels? I remember wanting a set several years back, but then they disapeared.

They look great.

Stuka, they aren't Mickey Thompson wheels -- I just used a M/T cap since I had one laying around.... When M/T stopped having Alcoa make their rims, they discontinued this rim.

[TPICherokee]

Ansen Sprint's right? I saw they were makin them for 6-lugs now. I wish those would have been out before I polished up my stock wheels. I think 17's would really set my Wagon off. They sure look nice on your rig. Someday...

Ansen Sprint's, I hadn't heard of them until now. The Ansen SPrints are 17x8 with a 4.5" backspacing which I am almost positive wouldn't work...

[The PIG Smith]

What are chance of these being available with 8 lugs?

[DieselSJ]

Those look great. I love that old school style. I was really disappointed when M/T discontinued that style. Good to see that someone is picking them up again. A 6 lug 16x7 or 16x8 with the 3 5/8 backspacing would make me a happy guy. What brand are they?

[Tonka J200]

American Racing has started reproducing the old Ansen Spring wheel:
http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/91/19/7206_1_b.JPG

I've been looking at these as they are really close to the original wheels on my '76 CJ-5 Renegade.

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

I found these wheels from a company and ordered them up to make sure they would work on one of our FSJ's. I put them on my cherokee and I think they look pretty good.
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cherokee/wheel.jpg



Hmmmm...I wonder if you could drill those and use the stock red/blue center-caps...:huh: I think itd be pretty sweet :cool: :thumbsup:

[TPICherokee]

American Racing has started reproducing the old Ansen Spring wheel:
http://i19.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/91/19/7206_1_b.JPG

I've been looking at these as they are really close to the original wheels on my '76 CJ-5 Renegade.

Yes, I saw those but as of right now the backspacing of 4.5" (all they offer in a 6 lug) won't work on an FSJ...

[DieselSJ]

So what brand are they?!?!?!??

[JeepNOFEAR]

Could you post picture of the whole truck with them on it? Looks good

[uplandhawaii]

How much will a set run? I always liked that style and would love to score a set for my project in the 15X10 3.5" BS size.

[Jeep4myBoys]

I like 'em. Let me know when you start carrying them - the lift, new wheels and tires should come this summer. I like the look of 17" with 35s, looks a little more balanced.

[chr1s]

they look really good. I like em alot!

one more thing to buy for the wag :rolleyes2: (that is- if theyd work on an NT rig)

[j20brett]

So who makes them, and are they offered in 17x8(or 9) 8lug?

[The PIG Smith]

So who makes them, and are they offered in 17x8(or 9) 8lug?

YES! Tell us!
Now there are two of us that would like to check out a set of 8 luggers!
(I perfer 16 x 8-9)

[Boghog1]

x11ty billion, who makes them and will they be available in 8 lug.

one other question what lift are you running?

[Towtruck]

....might be that BJ's is thinking of marketing them, and y'all are participating in a marketing survey...

[TPICherokee]

....might be that BJ's is thinking of marketing them, and y'all are participating in a marketing survey...

We are going to be carrying these but we need to make sure they fit a N/T first and we should know next week when I get some time.

Thanks!

[TPICherokee]

x11ty billion, who makes them and will they be available in 8 lug.

one other question what lift are you running?


They are not available in 8-lug at this point.

I am running our 6" lift kit.

Thanks!

[TPICherokee]

Hmmmm...I wonder if you could drill those and use the stock red/blue center-caps...:huh: I think itd be pretty sweet :cool: :thumbsup:

That is my plan....

[TPICherokee]

Could you post picture of the whole truck with them on it? Looks good

Not until I get the front fenders on it....

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

That is my plan....

Niiiiice :thumbsup: :cool:

[DieselSJ]

So why won't you tell us what brand they are?

[DanHS]

I like them. I think I've seen some five slots just like that made by some vintage style wheel company, I completely forget the name though. They didn't call them five slots either, they had another fitting name for the shape of the slot. Am I kinda on the mark there?

Grr, found the company I was thinking of and that's not it. Hmmm

[Allen78J20]

So will BJ's be offering these wheels then?

16" 8 lug wheels would be awsome. All of the 5 slot 8 lug wheels that I have found have been 16.5".

Oh yeah. That in a 16" 8 lug would be great!

[rmorit01]

Are they stockton wheels?


Here is picture off their website and they are "known" for making nearly any size you want or need -- but the 5 slots only show as 5 bolt on their website --

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/images/SLT_small.jpg

[biscuit]

whats the word?

[Kali]

well if you end up getting a 15" or 16" - 6 lug pattern then youve got my money just as soon as i can afford new wheels and tires (was hoping for this summer but it doesn't look like it. maybe next spring).
I would prefer a 15x9 or 15x10, but i could settle on a 16"

this is cool, ive been eye-balling the ansen sprint for months now wishing they had the proper backspacing

[Kali]

buuuuuuuuuuump

so... whats the good word? the more i think about putting 17 inch wheel on a fsj the more i like the idea :thumbsup:

[Boghog1]

TTT time for an update?

[red mistress]

I've been doing more searching on wheels.

Found this thread and think the slots in 16 or 17" rim size would look perfect on my Gladiator.
Any more news on this wheel or company making them?

I've thought about recentered & widened Hummer beadlocks for an old school look with the bolts and nuts showing, but kind of going with chrome look for this old truck. And want to get away from 16.5 tire size.

[TPICherokee]

Okay, they are going to be available soon. The company that was having these made sold out to another company so we will be setup to sell these very soon... The only size available is 17x8 and they will work on a N/T.

Thanks!

[red mistress]

6 or 8 Lug? or both?

I went to Stockton's website and they call this slotted wheel STC Muscle Mag. No 8 lug pattern available.

[FSJeeper]

Okay, they are going to be available soon. The company that was having these made sold out to another company so we will be setup to sell these very soon... The only size available is 17x8 and they will work on a N/T.

Thanks!

If they will be available in 8 lug I will be interested in a set. have a price on them yet?

[TPICherokee]

Only 6-lug at this time. Thanks!

[BarryL]

Where exactly on the website? Or are they not listed online?

[orangecherokee]

Aren't those Mickey Thompson's? I was going to buy a set of those years ago but I never had the money. They do look really nice though.

[TPICherokee]

Where exactly on the website? Or are they not listed online?

Not yet, they should be on next week.

[TPICherokee]

Aren't those Mickey Thompson's? I was going to buy a set of those years ago but I never had the money. They do look really nice though.

Mickey Thompson used to make a wheel similar to this, they were called the Challenger. They discontinued them when they stopped having Alcoa make their wheels. Plus, I don't think they ever made them in 17's.

[orangecherokee]

yeah from what I remember I was looking for 15s.

[Dmntxn77]

Whats the secret? Why wont you identify the manufacturer?

[orangecherokee]

Whats the secret? Why wont you identify the manufacturer?

exactly. that's why I mentioned Mickey Thompson.

[Ghinmi]

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/slt_frame.php

[red mistress]

Got email back from Stockton, they won't even special make 8 lug.

[FSJ Guy]

They look REALLY nice. Too bad I'd have to get all new tires, too...

[TPICherokee]

Whats the secret? Why wont you identify the manufacturer?

Well, there is no secret. Stockton wheel does NOT manufacture these and if you ask them they won't tell you who does, this is how they keep their market. This is why I won't tell you either.

[FSJ Guy]

Well, there is no secret. Stockton wheel does NOT manufacture these and if you ask them they won't tell you who does, this is how they keep their market. This is why I won't tell you either.

Well put.

Now quit pestering these guys so they can post the wheels to their website! LOL!

[TPICherokee]

Ok, ok, we listed them on the webstore:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prodInfo.asp?pid=901&cid=29

Thanks!

[Dmntxn77]

Well, there is no secret. Stockton wheel does NOT manufacture these and if you ask them they won't tell you who does, this is how they keep their market. This is why I won't tell you either.

So then, it is a secret, isnt it...

[TPICherokee]

So then, it is a secret, isnt it...

I guess it is. When I re-read my post it sounds like I am being rude, I didn't mean for it to come off like that.

Basically, a lot of the items that we sell we will not tell our customers who the manufacturer is. We do this so we can keep our market and our competitors won't carry the same speciality parts that we do.

Thanks...

[Dmntxn77]

I guess it is. When I re-read my post it sounds like I am being rude, I didn't mean for it to come off like that.

Basically, a lot of the items that we sell we will not tell our customers who the manufacturer is. We do this so we can keep our market and our competitors won't carry the same speciality parts that we do.

Thanks...

Understandable... :thumbsup:

[hampton123]

i know your website says to send an email for 17 in tires but i figured it might save you some time and let many ppl know at the same time.
What is the price range on tires in the 30 - 33 in range? ball park on any make and model

[red mistress]

Since most Jeepers unfamilar with FSJ think the 5 SLOT is factory, how about some custom 8 lugs SLOTS?

There were quite a few interested in the 8 lugs.
How many orders to reprogram machining center?

Wonder how much Boyd Coddington charges?

I'd go $1500 for a set of 16x10's if that helps get this going immediately.

I know you've been testing the interest in the FSJ market for the 6 lugs and probably want to see how well those sell before you offer 8 lug. But it looks like Champion beat you to the speciality market.

[Kris]

What's the load rating on them ?

kris.

[TPICherokee]

Since most Jeepers unfamilar with FSJ think the 5 SLOT is factory, how about some custom 8 lugs SLOTS?

There were quite a few interested in the 8 lugs.
How many orders to reprogram machining center?

Wonder how much Boyd Coddington charges?

I'd go $1500 for a set of 16x10's if that helps get this going immediately.

I know you've been testing the interest in the FSJ market for the 6 lugs and probably want to see how well those sell before you offer 8 lug. But it looks like Champion beat you to the speciality market.

This is something we are definetely looking into. From what I can see, we would have to buy quite a few sets but we are in discussion with the manufacturer about this. It will probably be middle of next year before we come out with something in 8-lug.

Champion?

[TPICherokee]

What's the load rating on them ?

kris.

1900 lbs each.

[TPICherokee]

i know your website says to send an email for 17 in tires but i figured it might save you some time and let many ppl know at the same time.
What is the price range on tires in the 30 - 33 in range? ball park on any make and model

I'll give a couple of examples but tire prices vary so much between brands and tread designs that this is a difficult question to answer. I am going to quote out Pro-Comp Mud Terrains first:

33x12.50R17: $230 each

35x12.50R17: $250 each


Pro-Comp All Terrain:

265/70R17 (about 31.5" tall x 10.5" wide): $215

285/70R17 (about 33" tall x 11.5" wide): $215

33x12.50R17: $200

35x12.50R17: $225


Thanks.

[red mistress]

I was already thinking on where to drop ship my new 16X10" 8 lug slots. That's what I did for beadlocks on the real deal M/T Alcoa's. Hoping you could get the $1500 offer done from you're supplier to speed the 8 lug into action. I can't wait a year.

[The PIG Smith]

How would these wheels look on a stock height J10?
What size tire would I want to use, if I want to keep the speedo accurate?

[TPICherokee]

How would these wheels look on a stock height J10?
What size tire would I want to use, if I want to keep the speedo accurate?

I think they would look fine but you would probably want to keep a 31" tall tire which is about LT265/70R17.