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Pictures Of Ecj5s With 16inch Wheels

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 1957Willys, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    I'm looking for pictures of early CJ5s with 16inch wheels. Because I'm going to be mounting new tires soon.
     
    1957Willys, Feb 23, 2019
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  2. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Not CJ, but M38A1s had 16".
     
    PeteL, Feb 23, 2019
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  3. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    No real visual difference from 15", these are 16's.

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    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 23, 2019
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  4. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    Ok I got five free 16inch tires and I have some 16inch wheels so I was wonder if there was any difference.
     
    1957Willys, Feb 23, 2019
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  5. mickeykelley

    mickeykelley Well-Known Member

    My 58 came with 16" from the factory.
     
    mickeykelley, Feb 23, 2019
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  6. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Correct. Early CJ was an immediate descendant to the M38A1, and 16" was an option.
     
    PeteL, Feb 23, 2019
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  7. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    There are several different rim widths of 16" rims, with the 4 1/2" version probably being the most common. Some of the 16's also have safety beads that lend to being able to run tubeless.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Feb 23, 2019
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  8. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    I'm running tubeless tires on my 51 Pontiac and they don't have safety beads you just have to keep the correct amount of air in them and check them before you go for a drive. I think the Jeep 16inch wheels with the safety beads were military only?
     
    1957Willys, Feb 23, 2019
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  9. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    If the rims are in good condition you can run tubeless on the stock rims but you air down at your on risk.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 24, 2019
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  10. 70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    They make liquid bead sealer, applied to rim allows a safer air down.
    It also works on pitted wheels to stop bead leaks.
    Most tire shops can get u a bottle if parts store can't. The good stuff bout 18$.
     
    70cj5134f, Feb 26, 2019
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  11. Donnie

    Donnie Member

    15s with 33s
     

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    Donnie, Feb 28, 2019
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  12. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    [​IMG]
    Not an early but 16 inch wheels with 235/85/16 without tubes.
     
    sterlclan, Feb 28, 2019
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  13. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    Looks like it has a flanged rear axle also.
     
    1957Willys, Feb 28, 2019
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  14. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Thats an intermediate. They all have flanged axles.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Feb 28, 2019
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  15. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Its my 74 so yes it’s flanged.
     
    sterlclan, Mar 1, 2019
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