Wheels

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:44 am

When I bought my M38, there were no wheels with it. These are the wheels I'm intending to use (until I can find a correct set at the right price):

They're actually off an old japanese jeep, but based on period photos of the M38 I think they're a fairly close match (and they were much cheaper than repro ones!). These particular wheels were run on a '42 GPW for about 10 years, so I don't expect any problems in using them on the M38.

What's your opinions on them? And can anyone post some photos of original M38 wheels as a comparison?

Thanks,
Owen.

vrod02 · Post by **vrod02** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:48 pm

drill your own holes and be done!

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:33 pm

Look like later style CJ rims, probably have 1/2 inch different offset from M38/M38A1 rims. Will not cause a problem. Like mentioned above, drill the small hole next to one of the lug nut holes and most won't notice!

John

Post by **wesk** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:46 pm

The safety bead is also missing from that wheel. It is a civvy wheel or a repop for a civvy wheel without the 1/8" hole, without the safety bead and with the wrong offset.

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 1:16 am

Thanks for the info, folks. While not 100% accurate, they'll be close enough for me.

Fyi, they're standard wheels off a suzuki LJ80. I guess they had to copy off something......