2012 Stock KK 16" Wheels on a 2004 KJ Sport

[DaleKJ]

Please don't beat me up too bad. I've been searching and can't find this info. My wheels are the stock steel ones and the 2012 wheels are 5 spoke, possibly aluminum, but much better looking. Everything is the same according to the "myboltpattern.com" web site except the "Offset Range" 20-40 for my 2004 and 35 to 45 for a 2011 (2012) not listed, and it says Stud size for 2004 1/2 x 20 and for the 2012 just "12". I figure I can buy some new lug nuts if needed. I don't understand why a range is listed instead of a specific number. Anyway, has any one used the newer wheels on the older KJs? They are both 16". My KJ is pure stock now but I do plan to lift 2" to 3" with bigger tires in the future. Thank you.

 

[tommudd]

They'll work if from a KK

 

[DaleKJ]

Greatly appreciated!
Dale

 

[Cardhu]

offset for stock kj wheels is greater then 40 mm ie between 41 and 44 depending on if its 16 or 17s and the year.

And yes they will fit.

 

[KenzieJ]

No issue with the hub size using KK's on a KJ? Thanks

 

[Atrus]

So, I can never figure out the whole offset/backspacing thing. I read it, I understand it, and then it falls outta my head before I can apply it.

I'd like to push my wheels out more - "TJ Rubicon wheels on a KJ" stance would be great. I don't really want the 8" wheel though, nor do I want to spend Rubicon money to get a set of 5.

Would a KK wheel give me a "wider" stance on my KJ than the standard '05-'07 OE alloys I have?

 

[Cardhu]

So, I can never figure out the whole offset/backspacing thing. I read it, I understand it, and then it falls outta my head before I can apply it.

I'd like to push my wheels out more - "TJ Rubicon wheels on a KJ" stance would be great. I don't really want the 8" wheel though, nor do I want to spend Rubicon money to get a set of 5.

Would a KK wheel give me a "wider" stance on my KJ than the standard '05-'07 OE alloys I have?

I don't believe there is any appreciable difference in where KK 7 inch wide wheel sits related to KJ stock wheels.

all the cool kids buy soft 8s on 7 inch wide with 4 inches of backspacing which has an offset of 0mm; which gives you around a little less then half an inch more OUTward then moabs or 1.65 inches (42mm ish) out from stock wheels relative to the hub.

 

[Atrus]

I don't believe there is any appreciable difference in where KK 7 inch wide wheel sits related to KJ stock wheels.

all the cool kids buy soft 8s on 7 inch wide with 4 inches of backspacing which has an offset of 0mm; which gives you around a little less then half an inch more OUTward then moabs or 1.65 inches (42mm ish) out from stock wheels relative to the hub.

Werd, but I don't want black steel wheels.