New Wheels

Posted this by mistake on "introductions" - sorry for that. Trying to find out if any of you know of any problems with putting 17x8 inch wheels on a 1970 CJ5 - plan to use all terrain tires. Any suggestions?

 

What size tires? What backspacing? Stock width axles?

Not enough info..........

 

Any suggestion on tire size? All this 4-wheel and Jeep stuff is totally new to me. Just want the Jeep to look right and not have tires stickin out all sides of the thing!!

 

I was asking for suggestions on tire size so no answer there. Don't know the backspacing and believe the axles to be stock - just bought it last week and no very little about Jeeps! A DANGEROUS SITUATION ARISING HERE!

 

Well, do you really want to drive something like this.????

 

Happens that the wheels I like I can only get in 17-inch. May cancel that order and try to find something I can live with in 15 or 16. Don't like the thought of high dollar tires on a recurring basis.
THANKS ALL OF YOU. THE FORUM WORKS!!

 

Tire size anywhere from 28" (stock) to 31" w/ no lift, to 33" w/ 2.5/3" lift (can probably stuff 35s but I'm told you'll rub). Backspacing 2.75" is close to perfect, but most 8" wide wheels will be 3.5"-4.0" which is OK w/ tires 10.5" wide or less (any wider and you'll have to adjust the turn stops reducing your turning radius). Spacers can be added if they rub inside and to help w/ turning radius. IMO increasing wheel size reduces the amount of sidewall and therefore sidewall flex. This makes for a rough ride in an already rough riding vehicle and limits your offroad capabilities.:v6:

 

Ok, ya'll have pretty much talked me out of 17 inchers - not going for the "gangsta" look at all. Just gonna keep looking and see what I run across. YA'LL SAVED ME A BUNCH OF MONEY!! THANKS, Booger