[Marcsblackjeep]

Self proclaimed newb to jeeps here so sorry for the dumb question. Here it goes, I have a 2113 jku. Withe the Sahara wheels and dueler tires. Why do most people take these wheels off? I think they are just fine! Is there a performance issue? I am looking to purchase another 5 wheel set, but wanna know if people just think that they are inferior. Thanks
Marc

 

[tomthbomb]

If you like them, run them. I like them just fine on my '07.

 

[panthermark]

I have no plans on taking mine off.

I'd say the comments are a bit misleading because of the type of forum you are on. You have more off-roaders here, you will see more comments about dumping 18" wheels to begin with.

 

[EricM]

Self proclaimed newb to jeeps here so sorry for the dumb question. Here it goes, I have a 2113 jku. Withe the Sahara wheels and dueler tires. Why do most people take these wheels off? I think they are just fine! Is there a performance issue? I am looking to purchase another 5 wheel set, but wanna know if people just think that they are inferior. Thanks
Marc

I think it's just a personal style preference. I do not think that "most" people take them off though. There was just a very vocal group of folks here who didn't like the appearance compared to the old style wheel, but that's quieted down a bit now that they've been out for a while.

I personally like them and get a lot of compliments on them. I especially like the fact that they're flange less and have some concave depth to them versus the old flat wheel.

Mine was the first '13 that my dealer got in with the new wheels. After seeing them, he was sorry he had ordered his first batch of stock units with the 7 spoke upgrade wheels.

 

[snrdave]

The 18 inch rims = less sidewall on a larger tire. This is not good for heavy off-road but its perfectly fine for anything else. Its all about your use and personal preference. If you like them and don't drive over the mountains often then keep them!

 

[travis29]

I have aftet market18s and 33s. Lots of looks.

 

[robskully]

Self proclaimed newb to jeeps here so sorry for the dumb question. Here it goes, I have a 2113 jku Withe the Sahara wheels and dueler tires

WOW .... 2113 ... You mean they still have tires :rofl:
Rob .....

 

[Marcsblackjeep]

Sorry..

WOW .... 2113 ... You mean they still have tires :rofl:
Rob .....

It's when my flux capacitor breaks down didn't catch the typo till now, thanks

 

[PhotoWrangler]

Self proclaimed newb to jeeps here so sorry for the dumb question. Here it goes, I have a 2113 jku. Withe the Sahara wheels and dueler tires. Why do most people take these wheels off? I think they are just fine! Is there a performance issue? I am looking to purchase another 5 wheel set, but wanna know if people just think that they are inferior. Thanks
Marc

If you can answer the question of why YOU are buying another 5 wheel set... I suppose you'll figure out why most people take them off.

 

[Marcsblackjeep]

If you can answer the question of why YOU are buying another 5 wheel set... I suppose you'll figure out why most people take them off.

I see your point, however I want to purchase the same exact set. The second set I will have powder coated black. I am not going to change to diff wheel or tire.

 

[PhotoWrangler]

I see your point, however I want to purchase the same exact set. The second set I will have powder coated black. I am not going to change to diff wheel or tire.

Ah! Got it.

 

[WXman]

I think it's because there is a misconception that 18" wheels have few options for tires and the tires are more expensive. Truth is...18" wheels have MORE options and they also are priced the same or less than 16-17" tires. For instance P265/70-18 is a 33" tire that's lightweight and will definitely fit with no rubbing on stock Sahara wheels because the width is virtually identical to stock. No such overall size tire exists for 16 or 17" wheels on the JK. The 18" wheels actually give you more flexibility.

The only downside is the weight. I think the 18" wheels are close to 30 lbs. each (!)

 

[panthermark]

I see your point, however I want to purchase the same exact set. The second set I will have powder coated black. I am not going to change to diff wheel or tire.

I'm plast-dipping mine.

I LOVE the fact that so many people don't want the Sahara wheels, because it will make finding take-offs easier.

 

[Marcsblackjeep]

I'm plast-dipping mine.

I LOVE the fact that so many people don't want the Sahara wheels, because it will make finding take-offs easier.

I can't seem to find the 2013s yet! In time I hope the supply becomes more plentiful in PA. If the only downside is the weight or lack of off road capability then I don't think that will bother me for now.

 

[EricM]

I thought about getting a second set also and having either the pockets or the entire "sparkle silver" painted area painted Deep Cherry Red to match my Jeep. Unfortunately 2013 Sahara take offs seem to be few and far between, so not many people must be swapping them out.

 

[JeeperJake]

Self proclaimed newb to jeeps here so sorry for the dumb question. Here it goes, I have a 2113 jku. Withe the Sahara wheels and dueler tires. Why do most people take these wheels off? I think they are just fine! Is there a performance issue? I am looking to purchase another 5 wheel set, but wanna know if people just think that they are inferior. Thanks
Marc

I like mine just fine too Marc.

Matters of taste are not really resolvable in a rational discussion.

The main issue 'was' that of extra cost of a rather orphan size. That meant tires of the 18" persuasion cost considerably more than the smaller holes.

In the 2 years I've followed this part of the Jeep Owner Frenzy, relative tire cost has grown less skewed IMO.

I still prefer my OEM 18" and pointedly rejected the notion of swapping a while back when I replaced the Duelers with sometime more aggressive.

 

[bmacd]

I went with 16s for two reasons, more sidewall, means more cushion and rocks / curbs are less likely to nibble on me, and the cost of rubber, the cost of a 35" tire in a 16 vs 18 can be upwards of $100 less per tire in an 16.
Okay a 3rd reason, I like the aspect ratio of the 35/16, it looks like a huge wheel.

 

[rics1997]

Main reason people dump the 18's is that the stock wheels in any size have poor backspacing for bigger new tires later. So once they want to go to bigger tires they have to buy new wheels to accommodation them and smaller wheels are usually cheaper and the tires for them are usually cheaper. You can usually by a 16" wheel and tires for the same thing a 18" tire cost by itself. Not to mention on the trail or in sand, smaller wheels allow for better air downs when needed and the tires tend to protect the wheels better from trail rash.

 

[97wrangler-242]

They're too big. I like a big side wall. I hate that I can't go to bigger brakes on my 15" rim

 

[chim-chim7]

Nothing wrong with 18" wheels when your running 37" tires.