Wheel offset confirmed for optional Badlands wheel (+55 offset)

[edgeflyer]

This is interesting. The wheels on the A51 overland rig show a hub bore of 106.2mm

https://fifteen52.com/collections/o...verse-hd-asphalt-black?variant=16523561435202

I think 106.25 is the "official" measurement.

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[HoosierDaddy]

Yeah, it's hard to find a forged wheel for light-duty vehicles (in the size/offset/bolt-pattern). I really liked having forged wheels, but the practical difference between cast and forged was nil. The weight ratings of cast wheels are more than enough for our light-duty vehicles, and it's the tires that are the limiting factor. That being said, it is obvious there are pros/cons to each wheel type; cast/forged, steel/aluminum, offset, width, diameter, etc. Usually you have to compromise, unless you're willing to have custom wheels made, which is an option but very expensive.

Almost all wheels, that you'd buy for a light-duty truck or car, are made overseas, and they are almost all cast. The reason isn't really because they suck, it's because people don't want to really spend the money it takes to have a domestically sourced forged wheel. They're expensive and cost-prohibitive for manufacturers to make in every given size and bolt-pattern in the hopes people will pay the amount it would cost to be profitable. And, ultimately, you can pay much less for a cast wheel that will be in a cool wheel design and more than meet the needs of the everyday driver.

My beef is, on the four aftermarket sets I have bought over the years, only one has run out true ...it was the cheapest crappy set Tirerack sold. All the others were name brand. They all would feel out of balance at highway speeds (70 or 80 MPH)
Had a discussion with Tirerack manager, he said to only look at German or Japanese made wheels.
I now have noticed they carry Italian made wheels...unsure on that quality, but most European countries have tighter "DOT" wheel requirements than the rest of the world.

 

[Rubisquatch]

I can"t find a sideview photo of the Overland Concept front tire , but I can remember in TN looking at the gap of the 35" to the rock rails and I don't think that was more than 2 1/2". In fact, I believe it was said that they hit on a hard turn.

Here a pic from TN, not perfect but could help.

 

[Rick Astley]

Well at least on the Ranger, on the front one.



Reason being theres not enough room between the end of bar and the fender/wheel well.

It looks like that rear one may come out if it can squeeze by that rock rail

I genuinely don't understand this guy.

1. Open your briefcase and apply 4 mid-strength beers to plan DIY repair
2. Remove drivers front wheel
3. attempt to remove vertical bolts with impact gun
   1. Impact gun will not fit in wheel well, apply 4 additional mid-strength beers to develop alternative repair plans
4. cut crash bar, but not all the way, just through 3 walls so you can bend the bar downward
5. Find box end wrench
   1. Apply 4 double IPA-strength beers to muster strength to operate box end wrench within OSHA guidelines
6. Remove two vertical bolts
7. slide out partially-cut crash bar
8. Apply remaining 4 mid-strength beers so you can throw away briefcase and savor a job well done.
9. Reinstall wheel using impact gun, you're a briefcase and some DIPA's in, no time for half measures at this point in the night!
10. porn

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[BAUS67]

Be careful with that. A very large percentage of aftermarket wheels are made in China. Ask before you buy.

......also be careful of assembled in America. The "hoops" are made overseas and and the center is machined here and welded in the 'hoop', hence assembled in America.

the "hoop" is the outer part of the wheel, where the bead is. Or "bead to bead" so to speak.

 

[BroncoJay]

Over dashes, over grab handles, over fuckin stitching. Over how many cup holder

 

[GoneAndDusted]

Here a pic from TN, not perfect but could help.

Overland Concept

Sasquatch wheel

 

[Studawg]

I genuinely don't understand this guy.

1. Open your briefcase and apply 4 mid-strength beers to plan DIY repair
2. Remove drivers front wheel
3. attempt to remove vertical bolts with impact gun
   1. Impact gun will not fit in wheel well, apply 4 additional mid-strength beers to develop alternative repair plans
4. cut crash bar, but not all the way, just through 3 walls so you can bend the bar downward
5. Find box end wrench
   1. Apply 4 double IPA-strength beers to muster strength to operate box end wrench within OSHA guidelines
6. Remove two vertical bolts
7. slide out partially-cut crash bar
8. Apply remaining 4 mid-strength beers so you can throw away briefcase and savor a job well done.
9. Reinstall wheel using impact gun, you're a briefcase and some DIPA's in, no time for half measures at this point in the night!
10. porn

For those looking for a new briefcase to help them with their DIY Bronco jobs, here's a solid suggestion:

I’m confused about why you don’t understand. Do you not see why he had to cut it in order to have room to slide it out?

 

[Studawg]

Over dashes, over grab handles, over fuckin stitching. Over how many cup holder

I almost feel guilty about the fact that Im lucky enough to like every aspect of my BD interior!

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