Before you get the right rim choice for Jeep Wrangler, we need to know first what is the difference between the rim and the wheel? how many new off road rim design options for all models of the Jeep Wrangler? What are the best brand Jeep wrangler rims suitable for off road?
The difference between the rim and the wheel
The difference between the rim and the wheel is, simply "rim" of independent parts that have not been combined with the tires, and the "wheel" is a complete entity consisting of the rim that has been mixed with tires.
For additional information, based on the explanation wiseGEEk.org, rims, is part of the wheel to put the tire. Rims are also useful to improve the exterior appearance of a car and can be customized.
Still based wiseGEEk, wheels can be explained by difference in terms of operating techniques. wheel is a device in the form of a rotating round and allow a car or heavy equipment can move. Wheels must consist of rims and tires. To be able to rotate the wheel center is connected by an axle.
Rims on a Jeep Wrangler usually also highly correlated with the bolt pattern. Based on the writings tires.about.com Sean Philips, the Jeep Wrangler has a rim bolt pattern, 5x4.5" 6x5.5".
2016 Jeep Wrangler off road rims design options
The design and type of rim Jeep Wrangler is offered in many options. Choosing a new rim designs and types to suit your needs can certainly support the activities capable off road and certainly makes the Jeep Wrangler look cool. Rim designs are usually offered in several colors ranging from black rims, chrome and silver. While most types of rims offered by several automotive companies is the type of steel rims and aluminum rims.
The best Jeep wrangler rims brand for 2016 that suitable for off road
Before actually determining the size of the rim that is suitable to be installed on your Jeep Wrangler, you should know better brands rim itself. One of the best rim determinant is based on the brand. Rim with the best brand certainly has a good quality, for example, is not susceptible of damage, not easily bent, and easy to maintain.
quote from tires.about.com, "The Top 5 Toughest Aftermarket Wheels". existing five best rim brands can be your choice. was the first BBS, American Racing, Enkei, Konig, and Ronal. All the best rim above have certain qualities that will make your car not only look cool, but it certainly will have a very good performance. While other rim brands that you can choose for your Jeep Wrangler is Mammoth, Fuel, Pro Comp, and Rugged Ridge.
Referring to blog.jeep.com article, which discusses the wheels and tires Jeep Wrangler, we can know to be able to easily and safely off-road should we choose a 31-inch tire types All terrain (AT) (same meaning with 265 tires). When choosing the type of off-road tires AT with 31inci size, we need to make modifications section called lift. This is done so that the body modification and suspension can be adjusted to the size of a large off-road tires. Here, are not concerned about the lift, but the purpose of the above quote only to provide the best off road tire references that we can choose. We already know the type and size of tires are needed, then we just specify or select the type and size of the right rim with all-terrain off-road tires are 31 inches.
Here are some examples of new rims a great choice to be paired with all-terrain off-road tire 31 inches.
Off road tires 31 inch all-terrain can be paired with some rim sizes such as 15 inch rims up to 18 inch rims.
Here's an example image of the rim 15 inch Pro Comp brand suitable for 2014 Jeep Wrangler
2016 Pro Comp's Rock Crawler Xtreme Series 52 Gloss Black rims
Features 15" Pro Comp Extreme Rock Crawler Series 52 Gloss Black rim:
15x8, 5 on 5 Bolt Pattern
Backspace = 3.75 in.
Max Load = 1600 lbs
Finish = Gloss Black Powder Coat
Center Caps sold separately.
2016 Rims 17" of Fuel Brand :
Fuel Wheels Revolver - Silver / Machined 17x9, is one of the off road rims can you put on a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. 17 inch rims Fuel made from Cast Aluminum with Chrome display. Fuel has a 3x4.5 bolt pattern with 4.5 inch backspacing.
2016 Rugged Ridge XHD 18" Rims :
Rugged Ridge XHD rim 18 inches is made of materials Heavy duty aluminum. Equipped with powder coated finish, Rugged Ridge wheels offers the best features for the needs of a need for acceleration.
