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What is the width of wheel that would have originally fitted to my BJ8?
i see the parts dealers are selling 15 x 5 and 15 x 5.5.

If I fit the 5.5, will they extend past the arches?

i know a guy that is selling 5.5s but they are off an MGC. Does anyone know if they will fit?
 
Jeepster said:
What is the width of wheel that would have originally fitted to my BJ8?
i see the parts dealers are selling 15 x 5 and 15 x 5.5.

If I fit the 5.5, will they extend past the arches?




i know a guy that is selling 5.5s but they are off an MGC. Does anyone know if they will fit?
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Original wheels had 4.5" wheel widths

5.5" wheels will extend out side the wheel arches a wee bit

MGC wheels will fit the BJ8 However,make sure the chrome is good and they are true with ss spokes repairing a wheel is lots of $$$
 
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I was too late. The wheels are sold!
looks like I will end up buying a new set when the time comes. What width is the popular choice when buying new replacement wheels? Do you tend to stick with the 4.5s or is 5 a better choice? As Keoke kindly pointed out, looks like the 5.5s will be slightly too wide.
 
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