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US Wheel Series 68 And 11" Brakes

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Mark Wahlster, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. Mar 3, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

    Mark Wahlster Member

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    Does anyone know if a US Wheel Series 68 6 x 15" 3.5" backspacing Wheel will fit over Stock 11" Wagoneer type NON fined drums?

    I got 3-4 tech guys at dealers all trying to answer the question but none that seam to be able to just get me measurements for the inside of the wheel. And US Wheels web site is fubared so I don't know how to contact them directly.
     
  2. Mar 3, 2017
    Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

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    I have never come across an aftermarket 15" wheel that will not clear an 11" drum.
     
  3. Mar 3, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

    Mark Wahlster Member

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    Well thats something Thanks Daryl. I plan on buying 10 of the wheels to mount a set of road tires as well as a set of good off roaders on I think I will order one (I get free shipping over 99 bucks at Summit) just to make sure before I order the rest. I would much rather return 1 wheel then 10 LOL
     
  4. Mar 3, 2017
    Framer Mike P

    Framer Mike P Member

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    I agree with Daryl, that said I think your plan of ordering one is the way to go.
     
  5. Mar 3, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

    Mark Wahlster Member

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    Well at least now I'm not as worried. The big plan is to buy 10) or these series 68 US WHEELS 6 x 15" then to buy a pair of their Chrome center cups for the rear and a pair of the open cups for the front (warn hubs) Add a bunch of Chrome Acorn lug nuts and a stock looking 1/4" wide Orange Pin stripe and then a couple coats of clear over top. The Wheels come with a flat black paint so should look nice with a clear coat.

    I'm building a fancy off road trailer to drag along behind. SO having two full sets of tires for the 2A will allow me to run the street set on the trailer when I am pulling it around. And avoid having to buy any tires for the Trailer.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2017
    oldwillys

    oldwillys New Member

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    Be sure the backspacing on the wheels they sell you is correct. If in doubt a google search will bring up some calculators that will help you find the correct information for you vehicle. Then any good seller should be able to get you a correct match
     
  7. Mar 5, 2017
    Mark Wahlster

    Mark Wahlster Member

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    Well stock wheels on a CJ-2A are 4.5" wide with a 3.5" backspacing. The US Wheel I'm looking at is a 6" wide wheel with 3.5" of backspacing. It also the narrowest wheel recomended for the P235/75R-15 tires I will be using. SoI should be just fine.
     
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