2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
Not positive, but that's what Moses Lundel's website said.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
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> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:NMfEd.23764$232.22979@fed1read05...
> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
Not positive, but that's what Moses Lundel's website said.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:NMfEd.23764$232.22979@fed1read05...
> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:NMfEd.23764$232.22979@fed1read05...
> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
Not positive, but that's what Moses Lundel's website said.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:NMfEd.23764$232.22979@fed1read05...
> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:NMfEd.23764$232.22979@fed1read05...
> Dave, you're sure the Rubicon's wheel has 4.5" of backspacing? I'm not
> disputing you, just surprised.
>
> Jerry
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne wrote:
> I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust the
> steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full lock.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
>>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
woops, looks like I was wrong. thanks for the update.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
woops, looks like I was wrong. thanks for the update.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
woops, looks like I was wrong. thanks for the update.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"twaldron" <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com> wrote in message
news:gaGEd.12917$wi2.557@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
> The Rubicon wheel is 5" BS'd.
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> > I believe so. The Rubicon rim is a 4.5" backspacing, and your sport has
> > probably 5.5" backspacing if it's an alloy rim. You will have to adjust
the
> > steering stop to stop the tyres rubbing on the control arms on full
lock.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > <doug.howell@forbo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1105297319.572127.316980@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> >>Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> >>Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
>
> 71 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
> 03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
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Re: 2005 Wrangler Unlimited tire/wheel question
Categorically yes????
No adjustments to steering stops or anything.....just bolt them on?
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yes.
>
> doug.howell@forbo.com wrote:
> > Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> > Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
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> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
No adjustments to steering stops or anything.....just bolt them on?
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Yes.
>
> doug.howell@forbo.com wrote:
> > Can I put 2004/2005 31"/16" Rubicon tires/wheels directly on a 2005
> > Sport Unlimited that currently has 30"/15" tires/wheels.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
