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Wheel Size

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by mickeykelley, Aug 17, 2016.

  1. Aug 17, 2016
    mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

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    My 58 has 16" rims. I think they are original. But I occasionally read about jeeps with 15" orginal rims. Was it an option? Year thing?
     
    mickeykelley, Aug 17, 2016
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  2. Aug 18, 2016
    timgr

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    Option and year thing. Not sure what years were available with 15" and 16". I think the 16s were more common on the earlier ones, and 15" became the standard in the 60s and 70s.
     
    timgr, Aug 18, 2016
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  3. Aug 18, 2016
    Alan28

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    My son had parked his Audi A3 near my Jeep. His tyres are low size 17" etc. His rims looked so small near my Jeep. But in fact they are same size and probably a little bigger !
    The Jeep tyre is very high so the optical effect is incredible. The rims of the Jeep look bigger, but it is 16.
    I say this just to post something...:rolleyes:
     
    Alan28, Aug 18, 2016
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  4. Aug 18, 2016
    nickmil

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    My '57 has 15" Kelsey Hays wheels from the factory. I have all 5 originals.
     
    nickmil, Aug 18, 2016
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  5. Aug 18, 2016
    Glenn

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    I always figured that 15" were standard and 16" were optional if a bit heavier duty tire was desired. I would imagine that the dealer would order Jeeps based on their projected market.
     
    Glenn, Aug 18, 2016
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