I plan on using these Ion 171's ...about to order them actually (not from Q-tec though...but this is how they look):
He didn't mean to say "sidewalls", the ply under the tread is 7-ply.
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/ionalloywheels-171c.html
Thanks for the input. These are the original wheels I found on that site. http://www.quadratec.com/products/92616_6X0X_B_PG.htm My main concern was that given the price are these wheels actually good? They arnt cheap crap then? I want to get a deal but not something thats gonna fail me later on. Ill shop around just want to find something in that price range. For the BB kit is this what I am looking for? http://www.amazon.com/Jeep-Wrangler-Budget-lift-newer/dp/B000LZ7YVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314995794&sr=8-1 Im still new to this stuff and what everything should cost. I dont want to be buying something that isnt right. Thanks again.
These wheels will be fine. Many people on jf use them and are quite happy with them. You only need an 8" wide rim up to a 12.5" wide tire anywhere from 3.5" to 4" of back spacing would be good. That is a bb in the link, but the skyjacker kit with hydro shocks will ride better and you really should replace the shocks and add the bump stops as well.
The Ions have the bigger holes all around, if you like the smaller holes then you want American Racing Baja rims..if the hole size doesn't matter or you like them b/c they're cheaper, then stick with the Ions.
I meant to type 7069 and typoed 1069. Yes, I won't be going with polished aluminum either (I knew to stay away from brushed for sure but I guess polished is a PITA too). I love the idea of wheeling and then spraying off rims. I just may go with your 7069's. Although I really liked the ION 171 styling as it's not elaborate but breaks up the black at least a little. Problem is every time I google Ion 171 I get tons of different versions of it, some I like some I don't. Even this one in particular is often shown with different center caps (I hate the huge goddy ones). I like this one. I think it's still my favorite looking wheel, it's about 20 lbs which isn't too bad, and even though it's polished aluminum it's clearcoated. Techincally I like your wheel the best though. If I could find one with your wheel's specs but this style I think that would be "the one":If you don't want something that is a PITA then DO NOT get the 1069s. Those are the POLISHED ALUMINUM rims and they are horrendous to maintain and deal with if you want to keep them clean and shiny. Run away from anything that's polished aluminum without clearcoating.
You either want the FLAT BLACK 7069s or the GLOSS black 8069s. I guess it depends on what you want to go with your black Jeep. I have a yellow one and had my rocker rails painted flat black so my 7069s look awesome on it.
If you wheel, black is great because when you get rock rash you can just touch 'em up with paint.
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