V Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I received six new 15x8 AR172 wheels today. They are in the CJ bolt pattern with a large centre bore to match the big bearing hubs I will be installing on my '93 XJ. I have been looking for these wheels for two years and I have subscribed to many stock notification email alerts at various UK wheel suppliers. Most of which have not received any stock in the size I wanted since COVID or knew when they would have stock. If you are having difficulty sourcing new wheels in the CJ bolt pattern, I can recommend DGT Wheels in Basildon. Jamie managed to locate the six wheels that I needed in Belgium at a price that I couldn't turn down. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member digger Posted October 13, 2022 VIP Member Share Posted October 13, 2022 Gosh, they look ace! What offset are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 15x8J, 3.75" backspacing (ET -19), 5 on 5.5" PCD (5x139.7), 4-1/4" centre bore (108mm) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member Overlander21 Posted October 14, 2022 VIP Member Share Posted October 14, 2022 Niiiiice Please use black lug nuts, not silver 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 I didn't know black lug nuts were a thing until I saw some a few weeks ago. The downside of black lug nuts is losing them when I need to change wheels. Shiny lug nuts are easier to spot at night on grass. The wheels came with chrome centre caps which I was surprised to see. I thought they would be black. I will only be using the centre caps on the rear wheels as the fronts will have hub locks protruding. I may well colour key those bits to match the wheels. I haven't decided if I am going to keep the Jeep in it's original colour, give it a refresh with new clear-coat or paint it in something more hard wearing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIP Member digger Posted October 15, 2022 VIP Member Share Posted October 15, 2022 I think shiny nuts are ok ! However I've considered painting mine black. Problem is ,what with? All that movement with washing and screwing would bring them back to shiny pretty quick I reckon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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