[Timmy D]

Hi guys

Im new to the forum so my apologies if this has been covered somewhere else, i read through nearly every thread with srt8 in it via search button but couldnt really get a solid answer to my question.

Im yet to purchase a WJ as im waiting for something decent to come onto the market, anyhow..... I love the look or 20" SRT8 rims on them and would like to know if its a suitable sized rim to have for offroad use?

Im not talking anything stupid serious in terms of rock climbing, or water bed crossings etc, just the occassional trip on the coast to access decent fishing spots, and the tracks required to get to some of these spots arent that gnarly but definately come across pot holes etc along the way.

Ive never owned a 4x4 before but have always been involved with people/family who have had them and they have always said to never go above a 17" rim when wanting to drive in sandy/boggy locations, the smaller the better due to having a bigger walled tyre. This is because you can let your tyres down more so than on a bigger sized rim and then have less chances of getting a puncture if you hit something hard unexpectedly and create more traction with deflated tyres.

I hope I explained this correctly....anybody care to share their experiences/knowledge on the matter?

When i get a WJ or WG as they are called here in Australia I will fit a lift kit of 2" so thought id mention that incase it matters.

Thanks in advance

 

[Timmy D]

Not entirely sure on the difference, if my thinking is correct the series 1 is on the WK GC SRT8.

The link below shows the rims im after as seen on scotts red SRT8
http://www.jeepgarage.org/f199/staggered-srt8-replicas-on-wj-47191.html

I only after replicas, and i wasnt aware id need 33" or 34" tyre though....hmmmm

Would a 2" lift be sufficient then?

 

[Timmy D]

oh ok.....id imagine that would throw the speedo out quite a bit then?

If i went for a smaller sized tyre to suit the rims would it effect the performance of the 4x4 capabilities offroad much? I realise a tyre with a smaller wall cant be deflated as much as a tyre with a much bigger wall but will it be an issue in soft sand as much or not?

 

[Timmy D]

Ok thanks for that.

Are there any members who have 20" rims that can share their experiences with taking them offroad??? How their car handled....pros and cons etc???

 

[Timmy D]

Thanks for the massive reply......I would be looking at a 2" lift any higher and it wont fit under the roller door!!

The cost didnt bother me, I would have probably imported the rims and 8 tyres to fit also, as your right about the price and availability of off road tyres here in Aus.

Ive spoken to a few 4x4 owners locally and they have all said to look at a 16 or 17" rim so you have a much broader selection of tyres to suit.

Its a shame coz I drool over the srt8 rims but I guess they not practical for my adventures in the long run.