Stock Wheels?

Hi! I have a 1974 Cj5 and I’m wondering if anyone could tell me if these are stock wheels? I’m wanting keep this Jeep as stock as possible...thanks

 

They seem just a little bit modern for a 1974 but then again how would I know?

 

Definitely not stock but they're vintage aftermarket.

 

Vintage aftermarket stuff is plenty cool. Those remind me of the early 80's more than 70's but dig 'em.

 

What brand are those wheels? Anybody know?

 

Those were call Turbo Wheels or something like that around here, they came out after the slot mags were out for a while.

 

Because of the oxidation , I'm gonna take a guess at American Racing Magnesium wheels? Popular in the late 60's, early 70's There may be stampings on the inside rim ? Crager also made Magnesium wheels, among others. That is where the term 'MAG ' wheels came from.

 

I'm gonna see if i can find out what brand they are when i get home from work tonight...

 

Western made several different rims with variations of that style.
-Donny

 

Yeah I was not able to find a brand on the outside of the rim...duh, why would it be easy right? So yeah, your guess is as good as mine...

 

Often, there is a brand cast on the inner barrel or one the backside of the lug area. You need to pull the wheel (not the tire) off to see this, if its even there.
-Donny

 

Magnesium wheels corrode to a very dark gray finish, almost black, and are extremely light weight. I've never seen aftermarket Jeep wheels that are real magnesium. Aluminum alloy, either cast or forged, will corrode with a white, sometimes powdery, oxidation. Nearly all aftermarket, and the factory Renegade slot wheels are aluminum. The Renegade wheels are forged, a much stronger wheel.
-Donny

 

Which brings me to a another dumb question...how do I know which sub model my Jeep is?

 

Decoding the VIN number. I can send the sheet from the factory service manual when I get home later.

 

Dude ... Those wheels are definitely not stock ! I got curious and can not find anything like 'em out there ? They reminded me of older 'Vette wheels, but not even close..... Very unusual indeed.

 

It’s for a 1973 model year but should be the same unless someone says so

 

Hey thanks for that sheet Landavidh!

 

No problem!

 

Here are the early renegade wheels. Available from '72-'76.

 

I thought the original factory wheels had a slot that was more "D" shaped. These to me look aftermarket. Then again I'm no expert.