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Wheel Options For A Resto-mod

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by truckee4x4, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. Jul 8, 2020
    truckee4x4

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    Looking for ideas about what wheels I can put on my Jeep that might end up looking somewhat "close" to the factory look of what wheels belonged on an OEM 1966 Tuxedo Park IV.

    Here's the rub - I put disc brakes on my D27A, and I have a set of bigger tires than the stock ones that I can use to save $. Either way I can't run the OEM 16" black steel wheels...
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    What are some options I should look at to go for a look that's at least a nod to what should be there?

    Were the Tux OEM wheels white or black?

    I'm curious what hubcap options there might be that could work with a 16" steel wheel I can find that has enough backspacing for the disc calipers, and still work with Warn hubs.

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    What are the correct front hubcaps - are the ones on the Tux picture above correct?

    And on a Tuxedo Park, were these the correct rear hubcaps (these are Jeepster)?
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    Lot Of 2 Vintage 1966–73 Dog Dish Hubcap Jeepster Good Condition | eBay
     
  2. Jul 8, 2020
    bigbendhiker

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    My M170 has 16" factory wheels, but they're only 4.5 inches wide which limits tire sizes. I haven't found a lot to choose from in 16" x 6" which is what I'd like to get. Summit Racing has some in that size in a 5" x 5.5" bolt pattern.
    https://www.summitracing.com/search...:6-000-in+wheel-bolt-pattern-app:5-x-5-1-2-in

    This one looks close to stock, but it has ten bolt holes to fit two bolt patterns. I don't like the look, but if you're running hubcaps it might work for you.
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-12-660504
     
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