Jeep Wrangler YJ 1987-1995. Don Alexander

Nitto Terra Grappler G2

      • Nitto Ridge Grappler

      • Nitto Trail Grappler

      • Maxxis Bighorn

      • Maxxis Trepador

      • Maxxis Creepy Crawler

      • Firestone Destination A/T

      • Pit Bull Rocker XOR

      • Pit Bull Mad Dog M/T

      • Pit Bull Growler

      • Super Swamper TSL

      • Super Swamper SSR

      • Kumho Road Venture MT

      If there are dozens of tire choices, there are hundreds of wheel choices. Wheels are a critical item and need to be strong and durable for off-roading. Select a good alloy wheel if you can. If budget is a consideration, go with a steel wheel. And if you wheel a YJ in extreme conditions, go for a good beadlock wheel. Since YJs are relatively lightweight, beadlocks become even more important if you run large, stiff sidewall tires and plan more extreme rock crawling.

      Optimum backspace for 8.5- to 9.0-inch-wide wheels is 3.5 to 4.75 inches. The smaller the backspace measurement, the more the tire will stick out from the vehicle. The Raceline Monster beadlock has 4.5 inches of backspace.

       Form Versus Function

      YJ owners have many wheel choices. Some of the best-looking wheels have a minimal amount of material in the spokes. While these wheels are very strong, they are more susceptible to damage on the trail, possibly to the point of cracking or breaking in an extreme situation. If you plan extreme rock crawling in your YJ, go for the beefier-looking wheels.

Wheel Spacers and Adapters

      Wheel spacers that slip over the wheels studs are not a good idea. Wheel adapters that have built-in wheel studs and bolt onto the wheel studs on the hub work better and are safer. Check the regulations in your state, as spacers and adapters are not legal in some states.

Wheel and Tire Care and Maintenance

      Wheel lug nut torque should be between 90 and 100 ft-lbs, but check with your wheel manufacturer for the correct torque specification. Because of the more extreme conditions off-road, check torque often. If you remove lug nuts, retorque the nuts using a star pattern. After 200 to 300 miles of driving, retorque the wheels.

      Torque on the beadlock bolts should be checked every 30 to 60 days. Having an equal torque around the outer ring is very important. If a bolt is broken, replace it immediately. We carry spare bolts just in case.

       Wheel and Tire Cleaning