What are the best rims for Jeep Wrangler?
Summary
Selecting the best rims for your Jeep Wrangler depends on your personal preferences, budget, and the specific model year. Many Jeep owners consider Rubicon take-offs as a cost-effective initial upgrade, while others opt for aftermarket wheels to achieve a specific look and fit. Considerations such as backspacing and offset are crucial to ensure proper fitment and avoid rubbing, especially when using larger tires. Ultimately, the ideal rims enhance both the appearance and performance of your Jeep.
Our forum users have shared some insights:
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Some users suggest Rugged Ridge XHD rims:
- "Rugged Ridge XHD!" -- Jeepersteve, Wranglerforum.com
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Some users recommend Rubicon take-offs:
- "Putting Rubicon take-offs on a Sport is very popular and often one of the first mods owners do. It's also a good bang for the buck, since those wheels and tires can often be had for much less than buying new." -- roaniecowpony, Wranglerforum.com
- "paid $125 for five Rubi wheels (sans tires), $100 for Rubi rock rails and $100 for Rubi springs and shocks. All were one year old take-offs. Best upgrade/dollar for a sport in my opinion. Admittedly that was five years ago, but have been happy with it ever since." -- Curly Stooge, Wranglerforum.com
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Regarding backspacing, one user noted:
- "You can run the LT285/70R17" tire on a JK or JL without a lift, but has some restrictions. They may rub slightly when turning at full lock. This can be alleviated by adjusting the stop bolt on the backside of the yoke, or go to wheels with 5.2" of backspace. For a wider tire than 11.2" (width of the 285/70R17 tires) 4.5" of back space would be recommended." -- rgreen65, Wranglerforum.com
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One user is looking for a "D" ring style wheel:
- "I’m piggy backing on this thread….im looking to purchase tires and wheels (probably a “D” ring style wheel at either 15 or 17” width. My rig is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a 3.5” full suspension lift. I need advice on the wheel width, offset/back spacing for a 35” a/t tire. I’ve read enough articles to be completely confused:) Please help. Lol" -- w.ryansmith71, Wranglerforum.com
Post Mentions
- paid $125 for five Rubi wheels (sans tires), $100 for Rubi rock rails and $100 for Rubi springs and shocks. All were one year old take-offs. Best upgrade/dollar for a sport in my opinion. Admittedly that was five years ago, but have been happy with it ever since.
- I like that wheel design. Do you know if this JK wheels will fit a '24 JL?
- All MOPAR JK (except 16" steel) and JL (except 17" steel) wheels are about the same dimensions. They are 17" x 7.5" with 6.0" of backspace. Most Jeepers use the backspace measurement for it is consistency regardless of the width of the wheel. For example the 7.5" wheel width with 6.0" of...
- Rugged Ridge XHD! http://www.carid.com/images/rugged-ridge-wheels/wheels/xhd-satin-black.jpg
- Putting Rubicon take-offs on a Sport is very popular and often one of the first mods owners do. It's also a good bang for the buck, since those wheels and tires can often be had for much less than buying new.
- Hi all. I'm a Jeep newbie, so any input appreciated! Just got a '24 2-door Wrangler Sport. It's a secondary vehicle, so went with the base Sport for the non-nonsense old school fully manual vibe. BUT... the base black steel wheels are a bit of a gagger. The Jeep is Sarge Green, so thought...
- I’m piggy backing on this thread….im looking to purchase tires and wheels (probably a “D” ring style wheel at either 15 or 17” width. My rig is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a 3.5” full suspension lift. I need advice on the wheel width, offset/back spacing for a 35” a/t tire. I’ve read...
- Go with 8" wide and 3.75-4" backspacing.
- It’s tight but fit. I had to get a Rubicon rear camera cover. From what I’ve read the tailgate should be strong enough to hold that tire.
- Well, for those wanting data.....here you go. 2019 review One from this year And another from this year I just picked the first three search results. Even though I posted about the Mopar steelies earlier, I actually prefer the machined look like with the Moabs. But it looks like black is the...
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