Brandy's 2012 JKUR Build

[James Pierce]

James- Those aren't the Mopar Winter Wheels. What are they?
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No they're not. They are the discontinued 03-04 17" Grand Cherokee spare wheel pn: 04766601AA They are similar to what is offered on the J8.

[dugedug]

Are the steel wheels powder coated, sprayed, or rattle canned?

[Dendy Jarrett]

Yeah, I love my AEV wheels, but I'd be inclined to really like these because they are very "generic" (I mean that in a good way) wolf looking.
If I got them, as much as I love white wheels and thing tan on tan (ala Dale's truck looks great), I'd probably get the AEV indestructible rattle can black texture armor paint and do them that way, so they can be easily touched up.
Did you special order these through Mopar ... or call around to scrap yards?
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[dugedug]

Yeah, I love my AEV wheels, but I'd be inclined to really like these because they are very "generic" (I mean that in a good way) wolf looking.
If I got them, as much as I love white wheels and thing tan on tan (ala Dale's truck looks great), I'd probably get the AEV indestructible rattle can black texture armor paint and do them that way, so they can be easily touched up.
Did you special order these through Mopar ... or call around to scrap yards?
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Not sure how Mr. Pierce got them but they are avaliable online in limited quantities. Also, you can get them through the dealer still. The 04766601AA part number is discontinued but the new part number is 04766601AD. Local dealer has them listed for $180 a pop though, almost twice as much as other online venders shipped. Didn't think about checking the local junk yards, I'm sure that would be a great source. I'm liking these better than the winter wheels on the Expedition West Overland JKUR.

[James Pierce]

Are the steel wheels powder coated, sprayed, or rattle canned?

I sandblasted them and then had them powder coated with a zinc rich primer and then top coated in white powder.

Yeah, I love my AEV wheels, but I'd be inclined to really like these because they are very "generic" (I mean that in a good way) wolf looking.
If I got them, as much as I love white wheels and thing tan on tan (ala Dale's truck looks great), I'd probably get the AEV indestructible rattle can black texture armor paint and do them that way, so they can be easily touched up.
Did you special order these through Mopar ... or call around to scrap yards?
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Dendy, Brandy prefers the term "utilitarian". I like them because the look like the wolfs : ) I had zero luck at salvage yards. Most send them to the recycler as there is not a demand. Sooo... I have an account with a OE supply warehouse which supplies dealers with genuine parts. Mine are new genuine pieces. I can get you as many as you want of the updated part # for $145/ea. For what I have in the wheels, sandblasting and powder coating I could have bought the AEV's.

[Dendy Jarrett]

Ah, yes, ... that is a MUCH better word. Brandy has good taste.
As much as I love my Savegre wheels, I think those just look dang good on that truck. I'd love to get a set and do them in the black. I have gotten used to the black (i.e.: don't have to clean the wheels from brake dust ever weekend!- Lazy ... I guess!)
And yes, they do look almost identical to wolfs.
... I guess I need to start saving my money again!
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[greggNJ]

James,
The Jeep is looking great. As soon as I saw the first pic with the white wheels I recognized it from Mark's post about the same trip on JKF. There were questions about your wheels there too.
Looks like a great trip!

[cbboard]

looks great james! i may hit you up on getting 5. i've always loved the simplicity of the NAS 110s, and the overland JK from a few years ago was the initial motivating factor to buy a jeep.

how did the powdercoating come out? did they match the bright white paint of the jeep or is it just a random white? i rattle canned the wheels on our old D2 white but the color was just off enough from the chawton white to annoy me and my wife a bit.

also, are you running spacers with those wheels?

btw...we are moving to OKC in 48 days. can't wait!

[scootr29]

I found those wheels for $65 shipping included...not sure if they have them in stock have not asked...

http://www.hubcapandwheelofcc.com/co...uded_9048.html

[dugedug]

I found those wheels for $65 shipping included...not sure if they have them in stock have not asked...

http://www.hubcapandwheelofcc.com/co...uded_9048.html

FYI, They only have 3 in stock and no mention if they are new/used/refurbed... It tells you the stock when you put them in the cart with the '*'.