Cherokee/ Wrangler wheels same

[sicnik]

Are the cherokee and wrangler wheels interchangeable late 80's early 90's? (15X7)

 

[currupt4130]

The bolt pattern is the same if thats what your looking for.

 

[TwistedCU]

Yeah they are the same backspacing and bolt pattern. Most XJ wheels are 15x7, with one exception of a 16x7 in the last years(on select "limited" models). Wrangler wheels could be 15x6, 15x7, 15x8, or even 16x8 from a Rubicon.

Bottom line is any XJ wheel will bolt onto a Wrangler and vise versa.

 

[90Xjay]

I think thats a 5 on 4.5 " which is the same for many Fords and Dodge applications in that year era.

 

[jeepless20]

same with late 80s early 90s ford ranger pick'em' up trucks.

 

[90Xjay]

and Ford Explorer..
That is why the Ford 8.8 is a poplular rear end swap.

 

[sicnik]

Thanks for the info, now that I have the answer to my question here is another: I want to paint these aluminum wheels black. Is there a certain way to prep alum wheels or is it the same as painting steel wheels? Can you powder coat alum wheels?

Nick

 

[90Xjay]

Thanks for the info, now that I have the answer to my question here is another: I want to paint these aluminum wheels black. Is there a certain way to prep alum wheels or is it the same as painting steel wheels? Can you powder coat alum wheels?

Nick

Yes, I would powder coat them. It will stay better than paint.
If you do go for powder coat, the shop that does it will do all the prep.

 

[TwistedCU]

Thanks for the info, now that I have the answer to my question here is another: I want to paint these aluminum wheels black. Is there a certain way to prep alum wheels or is it the same as painting steel wheels? Can you powder coat alum wheels?

Nick

A cheap way to go is get the clearcoat off (acentone or wire wheel, etc) then hit them with VHT wheel paint.

Powder coating would be great too, but I prefer that rattle can for the quick spray to repair a scratch or ding from the trail.

 

[90Xjay]

Powder coating would be great too, but I prefer that rattle can for the quick spray to repair a scratch or ding from the trail.

you actually take your Jeep on the trail?:shock:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[sicnik]

how do you think spray-on bed liner would work? would it throw off the balance?

 

[jeepless20]

hmmmm. now theres a thought.

 

[sicnik]

I would think the bedliner would be more durable than paint, I could be wrong. I never used the stuff before.

 

[ms018kmf]

Bedlined wheels sound great, very resistant to getting "peppered" by stones. Could you share some pictures?