16" repo wheels question

[CJPilot]

What do you think about the Omix 16� steel repo wheels? �I need wheels for my CJ3A. �I see these wheels listed as 5.75� wide sometimes and 4.5� wide other times. I wonder what it really is.

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


Steve
1950 CJ3A

[Carls_jeep]

Used serviceable rims are available and usually for half the price the new rims are.

[garage gnome]

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.

[calvinhunt]

�I see these wheels listed as 5.75� wide sometimes and 4.5� 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. �The 5.75" is outside to outside of the rim where the tire bead goes. �

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). �The bid is up to $147 with $45 shipping for four. �Item number: 190677773429. �Like 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.

[CJPilot]

Thank you all for the replies. �While I�m no purist I do tend to put original �looking� parts back on my projects (cars or in this case jeep). �It 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. �The jeep came with several extra wheels but they looked like cj5�s �and another original looking wheel that had a cracked and was welded. �

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


Steve
1950 CJ3A

[macrisel]

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.....)