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What Rim Size??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by VAPepsiGuy, Apr 9, 2016.

  1. Apr 9, 2016
    VAPepsiGuy

    VAPepsiGuy 1969 CJ5

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    I have LT235/85R16 tires on my '69 CJ5 and have a spare tire but no rim. I cannot determine what rim size I need to match the other 4 tires with 5X5.5 bolt pattern. Looked at numerous sites,but they want you to put in the rim size to determine compatibility. I don't know how wide the rim should be. Any direction/help would be great!
     
  2. Apr 9, 2016
    wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

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    Not exactly sure I'm following your question but, my truck wears the same size tires and uses 16x7 wheels. It's a ford 3/4 ton truck but, the that should not change the fact that we're discussing the same tire size.

    Often, when you search a tire size on the manufacture's web site, it will list the recommended rim width for the tire.
     
  3. Apr 9, 2016
    Danefraz

    Danefraz Well-Known Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Pictures might help. Original 16" wheels? Aftermarkets?

    You could also use a tape measure from the outside of wheel to where the mount surface intersects the surface holding the tire. Measure same from inside of wheel to the back of the mount surface (also a good aprox for your backspacing). Add the two and you are close to wheel width?
     
  4. Apr 9, 2016
    gunner

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    Yeah, pix or description of your 4 current rims would be helpful. But I run 215-85-16s on 4.5 inch rims. Pretty much anything wider than 4.5 up to 7 or 8 inch would work for a 235-85-16.

    The ad I have in the classifieds for a 6x16 Gladiator rim fell way back in the classifieds pages but I still have it.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2016
    Wenaha

    Wenaha Member

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    235/85/16 tires usually specify rims from 6" to 7.5" in width. I plan on running this size tire on a set of 6 X 16 Jeep Gladiator rims I was able to find and refurbish.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2016
    sterlclan

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    i run 235/85/16 on stock steelies i think they are 4.5 or 5 wide at the most.
     
  7. Apr 10, 2016
    VAPepsiGuy

    VAPepsiGuy 1969 CJ5

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    Sorry for the confusion - I was looking for what width to use. Looks like I can use a range of width. Since itys just a spare not too critical.

    Gunner - will look for your ad.
     
  8. Apr 10, 2016
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    That size fits real good on the 5" stock wheels.
     
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