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sac_jeep · 10-26-2011, 05:14 PM

What wheel bolt pattern?

I have never had the opportunity to select my bolt pattern before as I have whatever I have.
However, with my current build I knew it would come up sometime, but really have not thought too much about it, low on my list of things. Anyhow was just going to choose 5x5 1/2 for no particular reason when I asked some of the guys around here for any input on the performance differences.
Well that was a mixed bag of results.

My only requirements are 17" steel wheels, 35" and 37" tires.

Here are my options:
5 x 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern
6 x 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern
8 x 6-1/2" Bolt Pattern

For anyone who knows performance differences;
Any pro/cons?
Strengths/weaknesses?
Costs?
??? whatever

247pia · 10-26-2011, 05:18 PM

What axles are you running?

RANGERROD · 10-26-2011, 05:35 PM

I'd go 8x6.5 that way 1/2 ton or one tons I wouldn't have to rebuy wheels.

jamespadgett · 10-26-2011, 09:13 PM

id go what toyota/chevy 1/2 ton is. more wheel choices(especially used) plus you can lend/borrow from a toyota on the trail.

wranglerwilson · 10-27-2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamespadgett

id go what toyota/chevy 1/2 ton is. more wheel choices(especially used) plus you can lend/borrow from a toyota on the trail.

That would be 6 on 5 & 1/2

wranglerwilson · 10-27-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 247pia

what axles are you running?

x2 Would not see the need for 8 lugs on 35-37 in. tires.

sac_jeep · 10-27-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 247pia

What axles are you running?

This is for a SpiderTrax setup on a TJ.

247pia · 10-27-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sac_jeep

This is for a SpiderTrax setup on a TJ.

Finally. First I thought you were a dimwad.

The 6 on 5 1/2 is a good choice as mentioned above.

I vote 8 lug though because if you ever decide to sell your wheels you have a bigger market and if you get another wheeler it most likely will have or will be getting 8 lug axles so you can wheel swap.

10-26-2011, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
sac_jeep Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 117376 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 38	What wheel bolt pattern? What wheel bolt pattern? I have never had the opportunity to select my bolt pattern before as I have whatever I have. However, with my current build I knew it would come up sometime, but really have not thought too much about it, low on my list of things. Anyhow was just going to choose 5x5 1/2 for no particular reason when I asked some of the guys around here for any input on the performance differences. Well that was a mixed bag of results. My only requirements are 17" steel wheels, 35" and 37" tires. Here are my options: 5 x 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern 6 x 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern 8 x 6-1/2" Bolt Pattern For anyone who knows performance differences; Any pro/cons? Strengths/weaknesses? Costs? ??? whatever __________________ ECV: MorningWood 3, 5, 8, 1849 & 169

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10-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
247pia Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 174055 Location: Chandler, IN Posts: 570	What axles are you running?

10-26-2011, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
RANGERROD Ajs biggest fan!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 172656 Location: st helens or Posts: 990	I'd go 8x6.5 that way 1/2 ton or one tons I wouldn't have to rebuy wheels.

10-26-2011, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamespadgett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 99417 Location: fair oaks, ca Posts: 561	id go what toyota/chevy 1/2 ton is. more wheel choices(especially used) plus you can lend/borrow from a toyota on the trail.