19Mar

Dookie gots new shoes!

19 Mar 2022 Eric Hansen

Discount Tire let me know that my new wheels were in, so I picked ’em up this morning and swapped out the old ones. The Jeep’s only about an inch taller (over all), so it still fits in the garage, but the old ones were 26 years old and I wouldn’t be able to trust them at speed on the highway.

Here we go – 35×12.50 SSRs on 15×10 Pro Comp 69 rims.

Happiness is: a truck bed full of new Jeep wheels! Got all 5 this time.

That sure looks a lot more than just 2″ bigger diameter. Definitely a bit skinnier, though.

Fits like a glove. I will need to boost up the front a little, though. Looks like I finally get to use the 2″ Conn-Ferr shackles my old friend Mr. Murphy gave me back in ’96 to replace these stockers.

Definitely a bit skinnier (left vs. right). Gonna take a little getting used to.

I LOVE these new wheels! They look a little different without the ‘Side Biters’ the TSX’s had, though. Also can’t go wrong with the classics. Not to mention being aluminum, they’re almost 30lbs lighter than the old steelies I just pulled off. Still weigh-in around 100lbs each, though.

I am diggin’ this look. Can’t wait to get him running again.