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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by shoeman, Mar 30, 2005.

  1. Mar 30, 2005
    shoeman

    shoeman Tune for maximum smoke

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    Hi everybody. Spring is here and a young mans thoughts turn to Jeeps. R)

    Anyhow. I scored a great price on four 16" rims this winter. On closer examination I have two that appear to be 16x4.5 and two that are 16x5.
    I figure I'll just use the matched sets on each axle. My worry is what size tires to get when I order the NDT's I want. Any old timers around here know the appropriate size tire for these wheels??

    Jeep on!! ;) :stout:
     
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    Boyink

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    shoeman

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    Nice try, Mike. :D Wanna trade? ;)
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    <Bill Engval Voice> Nope! </Bill Engval Voice>

    ;)
     
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    Uncle Jeep

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    My old Kaiser-Willys pickup book lists 7.00-16 for the 16x5 rim. Nothing for the 16x4.5 though. Now weither or not the factory CJ5 book list the same size for these rims, I have not a clue. Hopefully that will help ya a little.
     
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    kelly

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    7.00x16NDT's will fit both rims,1/2 inch difference in wheel dia. won't matter.
     
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    66cj5

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    600, 650 or 700x16's would fit.
     
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    w3srl

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    7.00 x 16 would be correct for the Early CJ-5. 6.00x16 was used on the CJ-2A and the MB/GPW.
     
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    jd7

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    used to run 7.50-16 on 4 1/2 x16 no problems 'cept for a little body rubbage
     
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    shoeman

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    Great! Thanks for the advice and info. Seems it's not critical, which is good. So I guess I can get some 7.00's and gain some gearing, which would be nice.
    Coker here I come! :)
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    Unless your going for the full resto look, I'd check with your local Cooper tire dealer. They list a 700-16 in their light truck tire line, I found it on their web site : coopertires.com IIRC. Probably an order item but it'd come with a reg stock order and save you big freight $$. Depends on the look/performance you want.
     
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