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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by donoho34, Aug 8, 2014.

  1. Aug 8, 2014
    donoho34

    donoho34 putting it back together

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    Can I mount 235/85r16's on a 16x6 re-pop from kaiserwillys.com ? Let me know what y'all think. Thanks,,,
     
    donoho34, Aug 8, 2014
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    FireFighter0817

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    Tire size converts to 31.7 x 9.25 r16. People mount 12.50 wide tires on 8 in wheels without problems so I wouldn't see any issues with a 9.25 width on a 6 inch wide wheel.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2014
    sterlclan

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    running them on factory skinny wheels now working great.
     
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    oddfirejeeper

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    the wider tires on skinny rims help with pushing the beads tighter to the rim which help when your aired down too.
     
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    timgr

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    timgr, Aug 9, 2014
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