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Steel Wheels

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Eric Haynie, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. Eric Haynie

    Eric Haynie New Member

    what Can I get wheels off of (15x8). I have heard dodge 4x4 truck will work. anyone know what years?
    Thanks
     
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    Eric Haynie, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Typical bolt pattern should be 5x5.5". Anything with an identical lug pattern will work.
     
    Don X, Jun 9, 2008
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  3. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    That's not entirely correct Don, there are both Ford and Dodge trucks out there with the 5 on 5.5" pattern that have a center hole that is too small to fit over the hubs or axle centers on a Jeep. When cruising the local boneyards, you want to look for rims that have a 4.25" center hole.
     
    w3srl, Jun 9, 2008
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  4. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    :oops: thanks for schooling me.
     
    Don X, Jun 10, 2008
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  5. trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

    You can search it here.
    Also some brake issues. calipers hitting back of rim ect.
    Havnt found much around here.
    but I need some for a d30 with disc's
     
    trickpatrick, Jun 10, 2008
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  6. fheadcj6

    fheadcj6 Member

    i believe Early Daihatsu 4x4's have the same pattern and the centre hole fits, they even look like a Jeep one, i'm not sure if you got them over there but?
     
    fheadcj6, Jun 10, 2008
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  7. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    sami's have the 5x5.5 pattern too.
     
    66cj5, Jun 10, 2008
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    A few Daihatsu Rockys ... not many. Daihatsu USA shut down in '92, according to Wikipedia.

    To the OP, you're probably better off to buy aftermarket steel wheels. I don't know of any compatible patterns that are 8" wide. The period Kelsey-Hayes aftermarket wheels would work, but they are going to be scarce and more expensive than modern aftermarket wheels.

    Older Ford pickup wheels will work, but you ahe to cut out the centers to 4.5" diam, and they tend to break out the bolt holes when cut out.
     
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    timgr, Jun 10, 2008
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  9. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    I have Daihatsu Rocky that my wife and kids drive on the trail but I've never checked the wheel size. Thanks for the tip.
     
    Don X, Jun 10, 2008
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  10. $ sink

    $ sink Gazillians of posts

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    $ sink, Jun 10, 2008
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  11. windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

    I got some stock steel wheels off an '80 cj5, look just like originals but fit over disc brakes!
     
    windyhill, Jun 10, 2008
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  12. Ggg

    Ggg Member

    I am using the rims from my old 89 F150 4x4. They are 15x8, 5 on 5.5" and have the large center hole. They clear a D44 and a D30 with disk brakes.
     
    Ggg, Jun 11, 2008
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