bkahler Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I plan on using the original 16" wheels on my B3B and with the Grand Cherokee axle. In order to make up the 2" difference between the original axle vs the Jeep axle I'd like to use 1" wheel spacers on each side. Are the original wheels lug or hub centric? I'm betting lug centric Thanks! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 hub...mopar hubs have remained basically unchanged in this aspect.....watch some sellers, they advertise centric...but have no clue what it really is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Hub centric? Wow, wasn't expecting that. I measured the hubs on my truck and came up with 46mm or 1.810" center bore. A quick Google search came up with zilch as far as hub centric wheel spacers with a 46mm bore. Is this something I'm going to have to custom make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 I put a set of wheels on my 80 power wagon with oversize centres. 15 years or more ago. 35x12.50 tires and ran a plow every winter. Zero issues. i just got 1.5” spacers for the fargo for a couple reasons. To aid the wheel centre fit over dust caps and to compensate for the new style offset 16” wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 most wheels today in the aftermarket will have spigot rings to meet the specs of the car it is going on and also if you into mix and match of the species...spigot rings are also available for this...….going up is possible...going down is not.....as in ford to Mopar...nix...Mopar to Ford, spigot ring.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 The original wheels from your truck are NOT hub centric. They are lug centric. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) listen to Merle, I have about zero experience with the older Dodge truck.....I usually do car speak and forget the page I am on at times....however the modern Cherokee axle should be hub centric Edited January 27, 2020 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Merle Coggins said: The original wheels from your truck are NOT hub centric. They are lug centric. Thanks Merle, That certainly simplifies my search for wheel spacers and wheel studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted January 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 I've been doing some calculations (yeah, that's dangerous!) between Rustyhope's front rotors and my original front drums. I come up with a .78" difference between the two wheel mounting surfaces on each side. In other words the Rustyhope kit provides a wider stance by .78" per side. Since I am buying wheel spacers/adapters so the Cherokee axle wheel placement will be at least the same as original I'm wondering if I should get 1-1/2" spacers instead of 1-1/4" spacers. This would keep the wheel stance about the same per side only slightly wider overall. Would there be any issues with fender clearance by adding 1/2" to the placement of the wheels in back to widen the stance to bring it closer to the front? Thanks! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 As far as widening wheel Stance, shouldnt affect anything. in the past the rear was typically narrower,maybe the narrower track width had something to do with cornering. guys widen the width on tractors to improve stability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 On my '48 with 6.50-16 tires, there's about 3" from tire sidewall to rear fender, and about 5" from sidewall to front fender... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Tooljunkie said: As far as widening wheel Stance, shouldnt affect anything. in the past the rear was typically narrower,maybe the narrower track width had something to do with cornering. guys widen the width on tractors to improve stability. I've noticed that most if not all vehicles seem to have a slightly wider stance in front. As you suggested it probably has something to do with stability and cornering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkahler Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 11 hours ago, JBNeal said: On my '48 with 6.50-16 tires, there's about 3" from tire sidewall to rear fender, and about 5" from sidewall to front fender... Like most things I was probably trying to over analyze the situation. With that much clearance a 1/2" isn't going to be noticable let alone a problem. I went ahead and ordered 1-1/2" spacers. An inch to make up the difference between original and Cherokee axle and the extra 1/2 inch to come closer to the same relationship with the front wheels when using the Rustyhope kit. Thanks for the measurements! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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