Looking at these Rims

[WK_Nuisance]

so here is the situation...I have my lift on
I know what tires I want already (285/70/17 BFG AT KOs)
I am stuck on rims...First i wanted the Pro Comp 7105s but those are on backorder, then I was looking at the AEV Pintlers in Argent but theyre such a hassle to order, so now im contemplating between two rims and would really appreciate your help.

The LEVEL 8 17X9 5-127 0MBL
1061
and the MB 17X8.5 5-127 -6MTB
1062

I wasn't looking at the MB wheels at first but the other day i went to test fit the 285s and make sure it'd fit properly...when i did the agent helping me said he had one wheel that would fit the 5x5 and it was the MB. i was indifferent about that wheel at the time because i just wanted to make sure the tire would fit but when he put in on my WK I almost fell in love
1063
1064

MB wheels 110 each
Level 8 140 each

I don't really like the all black look on the WK especially cuz my trim is chrome i love the black wheel with silver lip look but i thought that MBwheel+BFG AT looked good i cant decipher between the two, Im sure if I'd see the LEVEL 8 on I would love that one too but I'm so confused

oh and btw i like the -6 offset look

[Matt]

My wheels are a mix of the two you're looking at!

But between the two, I like the first ones with the machined lip that helps break up the tire/rim interface.

[Matt]

oh and btw i like the -6 offset look

FYI, both those wheels will stick out the exact same amount. The -6 offset is accounted for by the extra width of the other wheel.

You can't compare how wheels look based on offset unless they're the same width.

[WK_Nuisance]

oh alright...yeah im still trying to comprehend the whole backspacing and offset deal...i somewhat understand it

thanks for the opinion. Yeah im liking the LEVEL 8s too but i really couldnt argue with the way the MBs looked

the gf is gonna help me figure it out

thanks for the help Matt

[pjmjr508]

Both look good, partial to the all black ones

[Matt]

Ever think of the MT Classic Lock? The outer ring is replaceable and comes in a bunch of different colors....

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/imagesashxi4WD_1379431jpgpartNoM2fTw380-1.jpg

[pjmjr508]

is that a true beadlock?

[Matt]

No... they do have a true beadlock series. However, the outer ring acts as a rock guard. When they get chewed up from rocks you can just replace them. I wanted these wheels in the worst way but the XK is almost impossible to fit larger tires on with a wheel that width/backspace

[LWM]

Ever think of the MT Classic Lock? The outer ring is replaceable and comes in a bunch of different colors....

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/imagesashxi4WD_1379431jpgpartNoM2fTw380-1.jpg


they do have a true beadlock series. However, the outer ring acts as a rock guard. When they get chewed up from rocks you can just replace them. I wanted these wheels in the worst way but the XK is almost impossible to fit larger tires on with a wheel that width/backspace

I wanted these same rims!

[WK_Nuisance]

Ever think of the MT Classic Lock? The outer ring is replaceable and comes in a bunch of different colors....

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/imagesashxi4WD_1379431jpgpartNoM2fTw380-1.jpg

aw man those look good...but thats more of a true offroader look
this is my DD and WW so i cant make it TOO OFFROAD
those are really nice rims but im trying to go for more of a clean look but at the same time aggressive, if that makes any sense

you know what, now that i think of it...im gonna look into these lol

thanks for the input guys

Im looking at these wheels, idk if my jeep would look good with these and if i got these i would get the red lock ring to match my red/black tone

[Matt]

Mines a DD as well.... https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

[Sal-XK]

I like the MB or the one Matt posted the first one to flashy for me

[AJeepZJ]

I like the second one best - When it comes to wheels I really like simplicity.

[cis911]

I MAY BE WRONG BUT ACCORDING TO THIS http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp THE RIM WITH THE SIZE OF 17X8.5 -6 WILL STICK OUT A BIT MORE

[Matt]

Wheel width, backspace and offset are all related (if you know 2, you can calculate the 3rd)

How far a wheel sticks out is commonly referred to as "front-face". This is how much of the wheel sticks out past the hub surface and is just the wheel width minus the backspace.

8.5" wide wheel with -6mm offset = 4.5" backspace
8.5 - 4.5 = 4" front-face

9" wide wheel with 0mm offset = 5" backspace
9 - 5 = 4" front-face

Both wheels stick out 4" from the hub.

[cis911]

very well put my friend

[Matt]

Thanks

On a side note, i didn't want to muddy the waters.. but the actual "front-face" is 1/2 inch more than what i showed there. This is due to the thickness of the wheel lip. I had that all typed up and changed it since we were just comparing those two wheels; in either case, they both have the same front-face (4.5" is a bit more precise though)

[Discount Tire]

You won't go wrong with the MB72 or the level 8 Strike 5 but you might also want to look at the Level 8 ZX. These have an options bolt on scratch guard as well and the spokes are a little more beefy looking to compliment the large body of the Commander. Here's a link.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-127&pc=57382&counter=1&wd=17&rw=9
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2011/12/levzxmblang-1.jpg