Overview
The Pro Comp 97 Series Rock Crawler, part number PCW97-7973, is a 17 x 9 inch steel wheel with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern in gloss black. Pro Comp Steel Wheels makes it as a Monster Mod style wheel with a holes face and a powder coat finish.
A wheel’s bolt pattern, offset and backspacing decide whether it mounts to a given hub and how far it sits in the wheel well. The 5 on 5 pattern has five lug holes on a 5 inch bolt circle. The -6 offset places the mounting face slightly toward the inside of the wheel, and the 4.25 backspacing gives the distance from the mounting face to the inner lip, which affects clearance behind the wheel.
The 97 Series is built from steel, not aluminum, so it is a heavier wheel. Pro Comp rates it for off-road use and describes its construction as made with quality materials on modern production equipment.
Key features
- Steel construction with a gloss black powder coat finish
- Holes style face, 17-inch diameter and 9-inch width
- 5 on 5 bolt pattern for matching hubs
- Center bore of 83 and offset of -6
- Backspacing of 4.25 inches
Trail use and clearance
A steel wheel of this size carries more weight than an aluminum wheel, so the hub bearings and lug studs see more load on rough ground. Inspect them after long trail days and before highway runs, paying attention to play at the hub and any change in steering feel.
The offset decides how far the tire sits in the fender. Check the tire’s sidewall height and width against the fender and the suspension at full steering lock. Rock sliders and skid plates can also reduce the space between the tire and body, so recheck clearance after any change to the setup.
- Inspect the face for bends after rough trail use
- Retighten lug nuts after the first few drives
- Check the powder coat for chips near the lip
Specifications
| Brand | Pro Comp Steel Wheels |
|---|---|
| Part number | PCW97-7973 |
| Series | 97 Series Rock Crawler |
| Diameter | 17 inches |
| Width | 9 inches |
| Bolt pattern | 5 on 5 |
| Center bore | 83 |
| Offset | -6 |
| Backspacing | 4.25 |
| Style | Holes |
| Construction | Steel |
| Finish | Gloss black powder coat |
Vehicle fitment
Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Choose the wheel by bolt pattern, center bore and offset, and compare those figures with the hub and brake clearance on your vehicle.
Installation notes
Match the 5 on 5 bolt pattern and the 83 center bore to your hub before mounting tires. The -6 offset moves the tire outward or inward relative to the stock wheel, so check fender and suspension clearance at full lock.
What’s included
One 17 x 9 inch wheel.
Not included: center cap and lug nuts, which are sold separately.
