18 inch rims

Modified FSJ Tech Area
Post Reply

Topic author
9.3x62
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:12 pm

18 inch rims

Post by 9.3x62 »

Howdy, dudes. I found a smokin' deal on some used bfg km3s in size 37 12.5r18. Not my favourite wheel size, but the price is so good I find myself looking for rims. Anybody know a source of steel 18x8 or 18x9 rims that'll fit our 6x5.5 waggy hubs? Selection seems quite limited. Thanks in advance.
User avatar

thej10guy
Posts: 410
Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:06 am
Location: Holmen Wisconsin 54636

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by thej10guy »

Are you looking for a more old school style wheel?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
1983 Jeep J10 Honcho SWB 5.3 4l60E NP241C viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22361
1979 Jeep J10 LWB (project/parts truck)
1989 GMC Jimmy (project)
Jeep Lover for life :fsj:

Topic author
9.3x62
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:12 pm

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by 9.3x62 »

Yup, definitely, but am open minded
User avatar

thej10guy
Posts: 410
Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:06 am
Location: Holmen Wisconsin 54636

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by thej10guy »

And what color are you thinking? Black white chrome, etc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
1983 Jeep J10 Honcho SWB 5.3 4l60E NP241C viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22361
1979 Jeep J10 LWB (project/parts truck)
1989 GMC Jimmy (project)
Jeep Lover for life :fsj:

Topic author
9.3x62
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:12 pm

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by 9.3x62 »

Definitely not chrome. Painted, or some kind of oem brushed. I'm not adverse to spraying them myself, so it's no biggie.
User avatar

thej10guy
Posts: 410
Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:06 am
Location: Holmen Wisconsin 54636

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by thej10guy »

Yeah I’m looking online and it seems like most 18 inch rims are like weird fancy ugly looking wheels. There are very few “old school” style 18 inch wheels that I see.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
1983 Jeep J10 Honcho SWB 5.3 4l60E NP241C viewtopic.php?f=12&t=22361
1979 Jeep J10 LWB (project/parts truck)
1989 GMC Jimmy (project)
Jeep Lover for life :fsj:

Topic author
9.3x62
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:12 pm

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by 9.3x62 »

Yup, same here, ugly modern looking stuff. I see nissan titan steelies have the same bolt pattern, but not sure about the bore diameter. Probably not, I'm thinking.
User avatar

devildog80
Posts: 1101
Joined: Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:41 pm
Location: Apache Junction AZ

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by devildog80 »

If the 18" are like me trying to find 16", the bolt pattern is the easiest part of the equation.

Pilot hole is next, which many match up and/or big enough.

But the clincher comes to the offset.

Here is where many of the newer wheels will be offset to keep the tires under the truck due to wider axles, where the older trucks need offset to push the tires out more due to narrower axles.

UGH......good set of tires just sitting there!
'81 CJ5 Base, 258 I6, MC2100, T176 4 spd, 300 TC, D30 Front NT, 3.31, 2-Piece AMC 20 rear NT, 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
'84 Grand Wagoneer, 401 V8 (.030 over), Edelbrock clone 1406, 727 auto, Selec-trac NP229, AMC 20 REAR - D44 FRONT - WT 3.31, 4" high arc spring lift
Rather be driving, than waiting to be modified

Topic author
9.3x62
Posts: 49
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:12 pm

Re: 18 inch rims

Post by 9.3x62 »

I think I'm gonna let 'em go. I like a little more sidewall, anyway.
Post Reply