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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: CJPilot on May 17, 2012, 09:01:23 AM

Title: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: CJPilot on May 17, 2012, 09:01:23 AM: What do you think about the Omix 16ï¿½ steel repo wheels? ï¿½I need wheels for my CJ3A. ï¿½I see these wheels listed as 5.75ï¿½ wide sometimes and 4.5ï¿½ wide other times. I wonder what it really is.

http://www.omix-ada.com/jeep-parts/productInfo.asp?itemNo=16725.01

Steve
1950 CJ3A
Title: Re: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: Carls_jeep on May 17, 2012, 09:30:13 AM: Used serviceable rims are available and usually for half the price the new rims are.
Title: Re: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: garage gnome on May 17, 2012, 09:39:42 PM: I would never buy repro wheels from Omix. As stated, find a good used one. Be patient, it took me 3 years to find the correct spare to match the 15" wheels on my '53. ;)
Title: Re: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: calvinhunt on May 18, 2012, 02:55:58 AM: Quote
ï¿½I see these wheels listed as 5.75ï¿½ wide sometimes and 4.5ï¿½ wide other times. I wonder what it really is.

The 4.5" is from the inside to inside of the rim where the tire bead goes. ï¿½The 5.75" is outside to outside of the rim where the tire bead goes. ï¿½

There is a set of 15 inch wheels (they were optional on the CJ-3As) on eBay right now (ends May 18, 19;49 PDT). ï¿½The bid is up to $147 with $45 shipping for four. ï¿½Item number: 190677773429. ï¿½Like Carl said, that's half the price of new and the look to be in pretty good shape. However, if it matters to you, they are the CJ-5 style wheel. If you're not a purist the newer wheels may be even in better shape.
Title: Re: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: CJPilot on May 18, 2012, 08:13:22 AM: Thank you all for the replies. ï¿½While Iï¿½m no purist I do tend to put original ï¿½lookingï¿½ parts back on my projects (cars or in this case jeep). ï¿½It seems to me when you are done with the project the more original it looks the better

I do have one original style wheel at home with the jeep. ï¿½The jeep came with several extra wheels but they looked like cj5ï¿½s ï¿½and another original looking wheel that had a cracked and was welded. ï¿½

So I guess Iï¿½ll start out with the CJ5 wheels and look for 3 or 4 used ones

Steve
1950 CJ3A
Title: Re: 16" repo wheels question
Post by: macrisel on May 18, 2012, 11:04:19 AM: I would avoid the Omix wheels. I needed a spare 16" wheel and I ended up finding it at the show/swap meet in Jeff City, MO a few years ago. I think I ended up paying $50 for it and it was in really good shape. I have used quite a few repro parts and it is VERY hit or miss on quality (mostly miss.....)