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Quadra-Lift w/ 18"s or 20"s?

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#1 ·
I know there was some confusion a while back as to whether the Quadra-Lift equipped cars would come with 18" wheels, or with the 20" wheels. There was conflicting literature provided by Jeep, some brochures said that the Quadra-Lift was only available with 18" wheels (I would assume for clearance purposes), but then later went on to state that the Overland model (which comes standard with Quadra-Lift) would be equipped with 20" wheels.

Any clarification on this?
 
#6 ·
Outside tire diameter is not quite identical, but VERY close. As in a couple tenths of an inch, tops- nothing to worry about.

The reason off-road packages get 18" rims is because 20" rims would be destroyed in any real excursion- it comes down to how much sidewall there is. With a given O.D., the extra two inches are given over to sidewall, and sidewall flexes- aluminum rim bends.
 
#7 ·
Thanks! I wont really be getting into what most here would consider a "real" excursion. I just do a bit of hunting that requires I go through some muddy roads with mild mud conditions and do a bit of driving in the snow. I did notice that the commercials and pictures (even ones with QL engaged) seem to be the one with 20" wheels.
 
#8 ·
Thanks! I wont really be getting into what most here would consider a "real" excursion. I just do a bit of hunting that requires I go through some muddy roads with mild mud conditions and do a bit of driving in the snow. I did notice that the commercials and pictures (even ones with QL engaged) seem to be the one with 20" wheels.
Sounds like you are leaning towards the 20s. They definately look nice, especially on this vehicle. However I decided that the 18s were a better choice for me because of the availability of A/T tires. There are very, very few choices of A/T tires in the 20" size. In fact, I'm not even sure there are any.

IMO, why limit your Jeep to the road and mild trails because of your tire selection. You never know when you might need to use the Jeep for what it's made for!
 
#20 · (Edited)
From the sales brochure (that does have known discrepancies):

"Optimal on- and off-road traction is instantly at hand with the available class- leading Selec-Terrain.(1) Five selectable settings electronically coordinate 12 different vehicle management systems, including Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC), throttle control, transmission shifting, transfer case, traction control, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).(8) Coupled with the all- new available four-corner Quadra-Lift,TM you’ll have an adjustable suspension span that delivers legendary Jeep® brand Trail Rated® performance."

No mention that the other parts of the Off-Road packages are needed, but the 'badge' is a part of I and II packages as listed in WK2Jeeps.

Also in the brochure, they show a white gold appearing Overland with 20" wheels that does not have the badge on the front fender!
 
#28 ·
That's because they do not exist. :p
 
#26 ·
Interesting. Maybe a dealer addition? Around here they'll occasionally take a SUV and trick it out with $10K (according to them) of chrome, rims, and other cosmetic items. You didn't happen to see if it had front tow hooks, did you (that would be an identifier that it has ORAII)?

nope...no front hooks.
 
#29 ·
The chrome wheels are chrome "clad"......plastic chromed covers over aluminum wheels....

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#33 · (Edited)
I not that fond of the design of the 18" wheel, and prefer a painted wheel to a clear coated aluminum finish. My experience with the Jeep wheels is that they corrode rather quickly when the clear coat becomes nicked exposing the metal below. However, I'm hoping that in the future A/T tread tires will become available in the 20" size that is speced. Right now, you need to go oversized to a 32" tire to get these. With QL, that may not be a problem...sort of an adjustable lift kit.
 
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#43 ·
@griffinp , this thread is from 2010 when the specifications were not clear on the then brand new MY11 JGC "Wk2".
 
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