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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: athawk11 on February 02, 2011, 02:37:49 PM

Title: Rim Size! NDCC
Post by: athawk11 on February 02, 2011, 02:37:49 PM: I'm a bit confused. ï¿½I have read somewhere that 16" x 4.5" rims were standard on a CJ3A with an option for 15" rims. ï¿½It's tough to measure my rims with tires on, but mine are 15" x 5.5ish, maybe 6ish inches to the tire beads. They are definately 15" diameter as the current tire is a 205 85 R15. ï¿½The rim width I am not as sure about. ï¿½All 5 rims look like stock, but I can't find an up close photo out on the web to be sure.

Additionally, my rims have 3 or 4 (Can't remember for sure) little nubs on them. Perhaps where a hub cap could hold on to.

My goal is to go to NDCC tires. ï¿½I think I need 700-15 tires. Either the Firestone or the STA brand. ï¿½I just don't want to make this investment if they won't fit on this rim.

So,
1. What is a stock rim size and was there an option?
2. Was the size I currently have an option at the time?
3. Will a 700-15 work with my current size?
4. Will it look good and handle decent? ï¿½(This Willys will be a summer driver only)
5. Firestone or STA?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Tim ï¿½
Title: Re: Rim Size! NDCC
Post by: Bob W on February 03, 2011, 06:40:26 AM: Stock CJ-3A wheels were 16"x 4.5" and optional were 15"x 4.5". Original CJ-3A wheels did not have any provision for hubcaps.
Title: Re: Rim Size! NDCC
Post by: Jesse on February 03, 2011, 02:13:57 PM: I'm pretty sure the Willys trucks had 15 inch rims with tabs for center caps, we had a set that was purchased by a truck owner. Maybe you could look that up to get the correct size?

-Jesse