Wheel help [Archive] - Cherokee SRT8 Forum

: Wheel help


Dr.Steve
10-23-2006, 04:43 PM
ge2, I'm counting on you for help with this one: I am very interested in replacing the stocker wheels with 20" (to preserve the handling) Foose Black Speedster II, I think the style will look great on our ride and I am definitely switching to black wheels, the question is do these come in the proper size and offset and if not, do you / does anyone know of a company that will customize them to fit??? Wish I could have found this info elsewhere, but no dice, any advice would be appreciated, here is a link of the wheel for those who are interested:


http://www.chipfoose.com/images/wheels/speedsterII_enlarged.jpg

ge2
10-23-2006, 05:00 PM
Unfortunately MHT (makers of Foose), haven't ever been extrememly willing to customize offset. They produce mass quantities, so it isn't in their financial best interest to do so. They are excellent wheels, but as recently as 3-4 months ago, I spent time talking to them about not only Foose, but any of their wheels (including their multi-piece), and nobody could guarantee they'd be able to get the fit correct. I would receommend that you call MHT (www.mhtwheels.com) and ask them if they have any wheels currently made, that would fit the 06/07 SRT jeep. Be sure to ask about their multi-pece wheels particularly, because that is probably the best bet.

Dr.Steve
10-23-2006, 05:18 PM
thanks ge2, I'll let you know what they say!

SilverSRT8
10-23-2006, 05:21 PM
Don't know if you like this wheel...
But it fits the Charger SRT8

http://www.mhtwheels.com/wheel.cfm?brand=76&cat=203

lincoln
10-23-2006, 10:22 PM
Don't know if you like this wheel...
But it fits the Charger SRT8

http://www.mhtwheels.com/wheel.cfm?brand=76&cat=203

Not my thread but I like the wheel. It's more or less what I would like on my Silver one.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 06:27 AM
Silver-
I do like the look of that wheel, thanks for the suggestion, do the charger and our GCs have the same offset?. . . anyone else know of a similar looking wheel in all black?

SilverSRT8
10-24-2006, 06:50 AM
I have no idea on offset. I am stupid when it comes to wheels. It really does suck that we are limited on wheel choices. On my STi I had the same problem since it had brembos as well. I think I am going to hold out for the guy who is making 22" chrome replicas for our car. I'll see how those look then make a choice.

TRAINER
10-24-2006, 07:16 AM
Silver-
I do like the look of that wheel, thanks for the suggestion, do the charger and our GCs have the same offset?. . . anyone else know of a similar looking wheel in all black?

Their bolt pattern is different.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 07:50 AM
thanks trainer. . . anyone have any great ideas for 20" black in a five star pattern that would fit????? (keeping prices reasonable, I have a wife and student loans to support!)

ge2
10-24-2006, 08:54 AM
Check with Dropstar Wheels. They are typically chrome, but you can always change that. They make at least 2 cast wheels that fit our application, and they look really good too.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 09:24 AM
thanks again ge2, your input is greatly appreciated!

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 01:27 PM
So far the only generic wheel seller website I've found that even has our truck listed is tiresdelivered.com, according to their site, the Foose Speedster II's in 22" with a 35mm offset would fit, ge2 do you think this is correct or is the site just not accurate? I provided the link below:

http://www.tiresdelivered.com/proddetail2.php?prod=F12522975

ge2
10-24-2006, 01:40 PM
35 will fit in the front, but I don't believe it will fit in the rear. I would still recommend calling MHT directly..... they'll answer your fit question over the phone. Then, if they do fit...... then find a retailer that'll give you the best price.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 01:42 PM
my thanks to you continue to flow, I'll try to get on the phone with MHT thurs (my next day off) and pick their collective brain!

ge2
10-24-2006, 02:03 PM
I have sent an email to the guy I know who works for MHT. I'll let you know when/ what/ if I hear from him.

ge2
10-24-2006, 02:32 PM
OK-- as of right now, they (MHT) do not have any wheels that will work on our rides. However.... that said, they are debuting "something" at SEMA that may take care of that fit problem. I don't know if they are talking spacers, blanks to be drilled, new sizes, or what..... but it DOES sound like something is in the works with MHT.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 03:49 PM
thanks for the update and for saving me the phone call ge2, I guess I'll be waiting in the wings until someone comes up with a proper fit. . . I did find the Giovanna's that rm360 used on his project truck, but I believe he had those custom fitted straight from Giovanna, I don't think they come mass produced in the appropriate size. . . let's go wheel vendors, come up with some help so you can take my money!!!!!

ge2
10-24-2006, 04:07 PM
You're right about the Giovannas. WTW Corp (makersof Giovanna, GFG, Double G and Gianelle) are very good to work with. The GFGs are a 3 piece wheel and they are good about making them to spec, but the Giovanna's on the Project truck were a one off, and I'm not sure they'd be willing to make another set. Couldn't hurt to ask them though.

GodfatherSRT8
10-24-2006, 04:09 PM
Steve I remember talking to Rm360 and he said we could order the wheels he has on his truck. You might want to shoot him a PM.

Dr.Steve
10-24-2006, 04:43 PM
excellent, thanks godfather, I'll send randy a msg!