I just wanted to post this to help me keep a look out for my rims. Someone recently stole my rims and tires off my SRT8 and left it sitting on landscaping rocks. I thought I would post something on here since Jeep tells me they will not fit on any other vehicle do to the width and spacing. Insurance covered the $9,000 replacement cost and I was only responsible for my $500 deductible. But I figured I would just put it out there. I would also recommend putting locks on your rims so it doesn’t happen to you. It took Jeep two weeks to locate new rims so they are not easy to find.

There was minor damage done that brought it up to $9000 but the front rims are $1,700 each the back ones are $1,800 each and the tires are between $500 and $600 each. So don't scuff your rims or burn off too much rubber. LOL, I posted this more as a warning I'll never see them again. But it would be nice to catch them.

A few things

1. Sorry to hear about that, good thing you have insurance.

2. Tell us where you're located so we can keep an eye open for this.

3. With 9K I would go out and pick up some beautiful aftermarket rims with $$ to spare - just my $0.02

4. Our OEM tires are NOT 5 and 6 hundered a piece! If this is what your stealer quoted you then go out and buy them from the TireRack. They sell them for $287 (front) and $308 (rear).

Wow, sorry to hear about this but glad your insurance covered it. If the prices you stated were what the dealer charged the insurance company then they screwed them over. The official list on the wheels is closer to $1200-$1300 each so looks like the dealer jacked the prices way up, to about DOUBLE what dealer cost is. The dealer would pay well under 5k for a full set of wheels and tires. If it were me I would have contacted my insurance company and told them they were screwed over by the dealer.

You did get wheel locks for the new ones, right?

h also said there was other damage.... possibly issues with the brakes or something.. that would add up quik also

h also said there was other damage.... possibly issues with the brakes or something.. that would add up quik also
It still adds up to $8k+ for the wheels and tires, the dealer cleaned up on this one which is total BS.

Honestly, if I caught someone doing that to my vehicle........I would absolutely have to restrain myself from blowing their heads off.

Sorry to hear that, there is no shortage of scumbags on this planet.

Honestly, if I caught someone doing that to my vehicle........I would absolutely have to restrain myself from blowing their heads off.

Sorry to hear that, there is no shortage of scumbags on this planet.

Come to Texas-No need to restrain from that action. Here it is encouraged.

Come to Texas-No need to restrain from that action. Here it is encouraged.

I envy you, in this state libs and Rhino's rule......you can't win.

Hopefully one day I'll make my escape.

My dealer (Brown Daub in PA) put wheel locks on before I picked up my GC SRT8. I thought that all dealers did that, I guess not.

Wow, sorry to hear about this but glad your insurance covered it. If the prices you stated were what the dealer charged the insurance company then they screwed them over. The official list on the wheels is closer to $1200-$1300 each so looks like the dealer jacked the prices way up, to about DOUBLE what dealer cost is. The dealer would pay well under 5k for a full set of wheels and tires. If it were me I would have contacted my insurance company and told them they were screwed over by the dealer.

You did get wheel locks for the new ones, right?

His insurance company will send him the check directly, NOT the dealer.

So, if he listens to us here, then he can get the wheels and rims someplace other than his dealer and the money left over will cover his deductable.

If someone wants to come steal my wheels and tires, I'll provide the concrete blocks. With 9K, I'd get custom 22s, a new exhaust and maybe some headers. Any takers??

Any takers??
No, thank you. ;)

I didn’t see the entire parts list but they did need to replace the tire pressure censer and a couple of other things. I know the dealer ship cleaned up, you also have to remember all the prices are dealer prices which are always high. I’m sure you can get tires cheaper somewhere else. I also thought about buys after market rims for a lot less but honestly I really like the factory look of the Jeep already. It’s also not a SUV you see everyday like a Tahoe or something, so it’s already pretty different. I live in Colorado Springs, CO and I’ve only see two others in the last 6 months. I also didn’t mind the dealer ship making a little extra cash off my insurance company, since they are pretty good about screwing people over from my experiences.

The dealership also did a great job taking care of me. As I see it they went above and beyond. It took them 4 hours to get a set of 20’s to on it from another GC off the lot just so they could get it on a trailer. They had to trailer it because rims from a normal GC do not fit and they had to use a ton of spacers just to get it to roll. After they got it back to the dealership they put it on a lift and left it there for two weeks while they waited for the rims to come from four different locations. I didn’t have to mess with any of the insurance bs you normally do they handled everything. I think in the end the only people that weren’t happy about the experience was the insurance company. If any of you have a Lithia Jeep in near by they provide amazing service. And yes I do have locks on my rims now, it’s also their new policy to put them on all new SRT8.

Thanks for the support.

Brad

That is huge mark up. All those prices you paid are the highest I have heard of. You should've shopped it around. Could've saved mucho dinero.

that sucks, but kinda glad to see the dealer took the insurance company to the cleaners. lol, kind of ironic. one screw over place ripping the other off

I live in Colorado Springs, CO

Sorry to hear about your rims, What part of town do you live in? I live in Colorado Springs also and am all over town for my job so I'll def. keep an eye out for those rims.

I just wanted to post this to help me keep a look out for my rims. Someone recently stole my rims and tires off my SRT8 and left it sitting on landscaping rocks. I thought I would post something on here since Jeep tells me they will not fit on any other vehicle do to the width and spacing. Insurance covered the $9,000 replacement cost and I was only responsible for my $500 deductible. But I figured I would just put it out there. I would also recommend putting locks on your rims so it doesn’t happen to you. It took Jeep two weeks to locate new rims so they are not easy to find.

There was minor damage done that brought it up to $9000 but the front rims are $1,700 each the back ones are $1,800 each and the tires are between $500 and $600 each. So don't scuff your rims or burn off too much rubber. LOL, I posted this more as a warning I'll never see them again. But it would be nice to catch them.

DEATH TO RIM THEIFS!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow i knew the run flats are expensive, i just didn't think they were that expansive. did you get replacements from the dealer?

Sorry to hear about your rims, What part of town do you live in? I live in Colorado Springs also and am all over town for my job so I'll def. keep an eye out for those rims.

I lived up north at the time, now I live above 8th Street. We'll have to get together sometime for a beer.

I lived up north at the time, now I live above 8th Street. We'll have to get together sometime for a beer.
Sounds good, compare our rides. I live up north now but keep it garaged at all times. Also, what color do you have?

Keep your eye on E-Bay... I had some radio equipment stolen a year ago, and I ended up finding the person who stole it by them listing it on E-bay.

someone on the jeep commander forum just bought a set off of ebay. You might want to check that out. And you're wrong about the wheels not fitting anything else. The fit the commander and look great. Check out that forum and you'll see what I'm talking about. By the way, I'm looking for a set of srt wheels myself (for my commander). I wouldn't steal them of course, sorry to hear about that.
Don't you srt guys ever get rid of your stock wheels? They are hard to find on ebay or anywhere for that matter. I might have to get aftermarket wheels but I like the factory wheels too much.

Can you send me a link so I can check it out.

Thanks

Can you send me a link so I can check it out.

Thanks


Here is one on this site:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1615

hey i have a 5.7 limited and the same thing happend to me. i was thinking about replacing with srt8 rims. does anyone know where i could find replica rims, or if anyone has any for sale, or even if the ram srt10 rims would fit.

sry bro that really sucks you should get locking lugs i hope you find the guy

hey i have a 5.7 limited and the same thing happend to me. i was thinking about replacing with srt8 rims. does anyone know where i could find replica rims, or if anyone has any for sale, or even if the ram srt10 rims would fit.

There are replica rims on ebay now for much less than OEM wheels.

A few things

1. Sorry to hear about that, good thing you have insurance.

2. Tell us where you're located so we can keep an eye open for this.

3. With 9K I would go out and pick up some beautiful aftermarket rims with $$ to spare - just my $0.02

4. Our OEM tires are NOT 5 and 6 hundered a piece! If this is what your stealer quoted you then go out and buy them from the TireRack. They sell them for $287 (front) and $308 (rear).

care to tell us what dealer, i have yet to se real ones for less than 500 each..anywhere..used or new.:confused:

Sorry buddy! I know how you must feel! They jacked my powder coated OEM rims last night!! I am thinking of replacing with 20 x 9's all around (to allow tire rotations) but am a little worried it might look funny. Has anyone done this and have pictures? Still want flat black though!

Sorry buddy! I know how you must feel! They jacked my powder coated OEM rims last night!! I am thinking of replacing with 20 x 9's all around (to allow tire rotations) but am a little worried it might look funny. Has anyone done this and have pictures? Still want flat black though!


Damn, that's foul. Sorry to hear.

I would cry, or hurt someone really really bad. I'm very sorry for your loss, hopefully you get this resolved soon.


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Sorry to hear about ur rims ill keep a look out as well... come to denver we meet up all the time

Sorry to hear about this, I hope these d-bags get what's coming to them!

Sorry to hear about this man. I hate theives.

Tire rack has the tires list for 471/515...

Yeah...My Anger has now morphed into depression :(

Oh well, Should get some new rotors and rims out of the whole deal. Any thoughts on what brand I should go with or stay stock/powder coat? Stay staggered or go 20x9 all the way around?

Sorry to hear about ur rims ill keep a look out as well... come to denver we meet up all the time
Next time I'm up there I will give you a shout! It's not that far from Albuquerque.

I would get a check for the cost of FACTORY rims and rotors from insurance and then buy Factory Reproduction wheels (vendors here, ask for Doug) and Stoptech rotors (vendors here as well) and then with the leftover money buy more mods and make yourself forget all about this!


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I would get a check for the cost of FACTORY rims and rotors from insurance and then buy Factory Reproduction wheels (vendors here, ask for Doug) and Stoptech rotors (vendors here as well) and then with the leftover money buy more mods and make yourself forget all about this!


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I like the way you think!

I am looking at about 7k in repairs. I would like to get some WK2 repro's and powder coat flat black.

With the two vendors I mentioned you can get wheels, lug nuts, rotors and brake pads and if you install yourself do it for around $1,400-1,500 shipped.

Hey! That leaves almost enough to call Skip at Demon and get a blower too! Lol.... Actually Skip could hook up everything you need and probably put a real big smile on your face when it's all done and said!!!!


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With the two vendors I mentioned you can get wheels, lug nuts, rotors and brake pads and if you install yourself do it for around $1,400-1,500 shipped.

Hey! That leaves almost enough to call Skip at Demon and get a blower too! Lol.... Actually Skip could hook up everything you need and probably put a real big smile on your face when it's all done and said!!!!


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Can you send me the link to the vendors you mentioned? Im new here and still need a little help getting around...sorry.

Sorry buddy! I know how you must feel! They jacked my powder coated OEM rims last night!! I am thinking of replacing with 20 x 9's all around (to allow tire rotations) but am a little worried it might look funny. Has anyone done this and have pictures? Still want flat black though!

Do not put 20x9 rims all the way around. It will screw up your transfer case. These rigs were designed staggered for a reason. You can do it, but your gonna hate it when you blow that transfer case.

Can you send me the link to the vendors you mentioned? Im new here and still need a little help getting around...sorry.
Thanks, Tugboat! Skip just got a hold of me and we are working on putting some options together!!

4. Our OEM tires are NOT 5 and 6 hundered a piece! If this is what your stealer quoted you then go out and buy them from the TireRack. They sell them for $287 (front) and $308 (rear).

you couldn't be more wrong, the OEM run flats are 471 for front and 515 for rears from tire rack....the wheels are 900 each from the dealer

you couldn't be more wrong, the OEM run flats are 471 for front and 515 for rears from tire rack....the wheels are 900 each from the dealer

Damn! My dealer charged my insurance $1,500 for 2 rear rims apiece and $1,350 for each front.


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Damn! My dealer charged my insurance $1,500 for 2 rear rims apiece and $1,350 for each front.


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some dealers go by true list and some don't, also it depends on the year weather they are the alcoa forged wheels or not

Damn! My dealer charged my insurance $1,500 for 2 rear rims apiece and $1,350 for each front.


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My dealer is quoting 1690 per front rim (NO TIRES) and 1825 per rear rim (NO TIRES)

its too bad I'm not allowed to help you guys out with OEM parts, could save you a ton

Do not put 20x9 rims all the way around. It will screw up your transfer case. These rigs were designed staggered for a reason. You can do it, but your gonna hate it when you blow that transfer case.

Nothing wrong with running four 20x9's. There's quite a few guys on here that use this approach for their winter setup.

Nothing wrong with running four 20x9's. There's quite a few guys on here that use this approach for their winter setup.

agreeed, this guy also couldn't be more wrong, what about all the ppl running 18x8s front and rear with snow tires? Ive never heard of different width tires messing up a t-case.... even if you run diff diameters front and rear on these they are still fine as the front output is not direct drive, different front and rear axle ratios are only thing I've heard of not to run with a direct drive t case

The Euro models had 20x9 all round as well, IIRC....


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Wow i feel your pain brotha i have been putting off getting a set of gorilla lugz but def gonna get a set off amazon asap!

Wow i feel your pain brotha i have been putting off getting a set of gorilla lugz but def gonna get a set off amazon asap!
Want to know what really sucks.....I have a set of them IN the car but didn't put them on cuz they are chrome!!!!!

Locking lugs do nothing unfortunately you can easily take a 12 point socket and beat it in the locks then turn them off by hand. Dont ask me how I know

Locking lugs do nothing unfortunately you can easily take a 12 point socket and beat it in the locks then turn them off by hand. Dont ask me how I know

yeah, I suppose if someone wants something bad enough, they can still take your wheels. I would guess though that the locking nuts may deter someone or at least slow them down or force them to make alot more noise in the process.

Come to Texas-No need to restrain from that action. Here it is encouraged.

+1

Sorry to hear it bud

Update....total losses my poor insurance company needs to pay out is 12k!!

$12K.........as in $12,000...........for wheels??:confused:

and brakes probably....

and brakes probably.... The pictures showed his brakes still on there.......

rotors are probably damaged from sitting on them.....

rotors are probably damaged from sitting on them.....



Yeah, but R1 slotted rotors are like $500.......what about the remaining $11,500? :p

They probably quoted him for stock replacements...OEM mark up. Maybe they jacked up his LCA's too....

Still...12k is a butt ton...

2,500 in tires
6,000 in rims
2,000 in brakes

Hmmm where does the rest come in lol?!


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2,500 in tires
6,000 in rims
2,000 in brakes

Hmmm where does the rest come in lol?!


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I come up with:
$1600 for tires (my Nitto NT05s were only $1100, Crapyears are $1600)
$4500 for OEM wheels (from the stealership)
$500 for new rotors (complete R1 kit w/ hawk pads cost me under $700 installed)

Less than $7000.......

That's about what my first thoughts were. Although I did get $6,000 for my rims and a little over $2,000 for my tires. Good thing was is mine was from my wreck so got to keep the wrecked (track) set!


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Labor maybe???? Don't know unless OP says something....

I'm an idiot and couldnt figure out how to delete my post

Keep in mind that these prices are for all OEM parts.

1950 per rear rim
1800 per front rim
500 per tire (run flats)
Dent in gas tank from jack 450 for new one
Tpms sensors 370
Rotors 350 to 450 each
Then add labor and small stuff like balancing and you come to just shy of 12 thousand bucks.

I know...I'm just as shocked as you guys.

Keep in mind that these prices are for all OEM parts.

1950 per rear rim
1800 per front rim
500 per tire (run flats)
Dent in gas tank from jack 450 for new one
Tpms sensors 370
Rotors 350 to 450 each
Then add labor and small stuff like balancing and you come to just shy of 12 thousand bucks.

I know...I'm just as shocked as you guys.


You're insurance company is getting raped on the wheels and Rotors, that's where the expense is. Take the check and run!!! You could get a Procharger with the leftovers. :rofl:

Here is the proof! Pic of the quote BEFORE they even put the rotors on it!!

What part of town are you in? I'm in ne alb.

What part of town are you in? I'm in ne alb.
You didn't just happen to acquire a new set of black OEM wheels, did you? Just kidding.

I am on the West Side.

Word to the wise...lock your rims up! I guess there is a ring that is going after Dodge and Ford OEM rims here in town. The cops and my Insurance guy say they take a set a night!

So what all are you doing with the money? Lol! I'm excited for you. It sucks, it's a pain to deal with but you've got a smile right?


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Coming out in the morning and seeing your rig up on blocks like that has to be the worst feeling ever. Happened to me too, when I had my Trailblazer SS, almost a year ago now. I actually needed new tires when it happened and the rims had some curb rash, so it ended up working out. But that feeling of having something taken from you like that is infuriating. I've had Gorilla locks on my rims ever since, but like others have said, if they really want them, they'll get them. I think the locks are really more to make those stealing bastards think "eh, maybe not worth it, too much hassle on this one", or at least that's my hope. Good luck and enjoy the new equipment :)

Just weld the lug nuts on lmao!


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Wheel locks help for sure. Time is a theif's enemy.......the longer the job takes, the greater the chances of getting caught. That's not to say they will completely prevent theft. If someone wants them bad enough, and if the location allows.....they will take them. Some car theives have the keys to many wheel lock kits, they're not that hard to get a hold of.

You didn't just happen to acquire a new set of black OEM wheels, did you? Just kidding.

I am on the West Side.

Word to the wise...lock your rims up! I guess there is a ring that is going after Dodge and Ford OEM rims here in town. The cops and my Insurance guy say they take a set a night!

That's not good, I'm a dealer and have a few vehicles with nice wheels.

So what all are you doing with the money? Lol! I'm excited for you. It sucks, it's a pain to deal with but you've got a smile right?


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I am going to use the extra money to buy and install automatic turrets on the front of my house!

That's not good, I'm a dealer and have a few vehicles with nice wheels.
The one good thing I have to say about living in Albuquerque is that it is not that big of a town and our rims are so unique that I am sure I will find who did this. Black SRT8 rims are easy to spot. Add that to there only being a handful of SRT8 Jeeps in town and these guys are as good as caught (at least that's what I keep saying to myself) . If they are smart...they took them out of state.

I haven't noticed your screen names before. I'm in Rio Rancho. There might be more Jeeps in town than I thought. I've seen a couple different ones.


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I haven't noticed your screen names before. I'm in Rio Rancho. There might be more Jeeps in town than I thought. I've seen a couple different ones.


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I got a quote for WK2 rims from our local dealer and your rims are over $2,200 EACH!