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respect the 17s!

7K views 27 replies 18 participants last post by  Raptor 
#1 ·
I've seen some hate for the base 17" wheels in other threads, but really they're not that bad! Besides, they're more unique in a way since the majority of WK2s I see aren't running them.

Just saying...

 
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#7 ·
The 18s are more bland than the 17s. With that said, I'm not a fan of any of the painted rims. The 20s don't look right on a Jeep. What I'm saying is that of the factory options, when I was looking around in the lot, I thought the polished 18s looked best. But, they were not worlds better than the 17s, and I liked the painted 17s better than the painted 18s. Those plastic coated 17s look WAY better then the plastic coated 18s I've seen.
 
#11 ·
Obviously, the best wheel size is subjective. Personally I think I like the 17". I just bought a new summit and already downgraded to the 18" polished wheel. I am currently looking for a set of 17" wheels that I will have powdercoated semi-gloss black to replace the already downgraded 18' polished wheels.
 
#22 ·
I've noticed the counterbalance weight mounted on the outside, arent those
usually inside the rim, so not visible to the eye from outside? ... edit ...
Depends how the tire/wheel were out of balance in the first place. May need counterweights on either side (or even both) to set things right.
 
#19 ·
Yeah I have those weights on my 17s. Weren't there when I bought the Jeep, but the dealer installed them when I went in for a re-balance a year later.

If you want balanced tires/rims, those weights will appear at some point. No way around them. Yeah there are stick on weights, but they always fall off.
 
#24 · (Edited)
I will admit that the 17's are lighter and they don't affect handling compared to the 18's.

if anyone wants to stick with 17's you can always upgrade the tire to a higher speed rating.

The 17's look way better than the 18's. The 18's are nothing more than some flat spokes.... I would actually like to have the pockets of my 18's color matched and the faces machiced..... that would pay homage to some older jeep styling.


+1 rep for jeep junkie
 
#26 ·
I believe it is the Hemi that triggers HD brakes. A V6 may have the regular brakes. But I am not 100% certain. Anyone to confirm??
 
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