15" wheels on a JK?

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:57 pm

Looking at putting 35's on Hammerhand this season, any big disadvantage to 15" wheels?

I know upgraded ball joints and tie rods probably wouldn't fit, but where I'm at right now, that's not a huge concern. The added sidewall seems like it could be a nice bonus, and the cheaper tire prices are really hard to argue. (breaking it down for a set of 15" wheels and tires, it's right around $1500, for 17s that jumps to a little over $2000.)

Anything I've missed? Any real detriment to smaller wheels and bigger sidewalls?

ImNotCassie · Unread post by **ImNotCassie** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:06 pm

I put 15's on my JK because a friend offered me 35's at a can't beat price

After much research, I found only one from Pro-Comp that fits around the break components. Tight fit but no rubbing issues at all. I can check my paperwork and give you a part number if you want.

Richl35 · Unread post by **Richl35** » Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:53 pm

The only concern is caliper clearance and as you already mentioned, aftermarket or modified steering components. Some wheels will clear and some Wheels won't as ImNotCassie stated.

If you are planning on doing a lot of modifications I would consider sticking with a 17-inch rim. In the long run you won't have as many fitment issues.

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:50 pm

Well, in the interest of longevity of parts, I went with a set of 35's on 17" rims.
Should be here next week.

MDSRACING398 · Unread post by **MDSRACING398** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:54 pm

ASauer17 · Unread post by **ASauer17** » Fri Mar 16, 2018 7:23 am

us older jeeps have 15"... I personally like them.

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:18 pm

So... wow.

Discount Tire Direct for the win. I ordered the 35's on Thursday at around 6p, they were here when I got home from the meeting. That's a quick turnaround if ever there was one.

RandyCarol · Unread post by **RandyCarol** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 6:58 pm

Nice wheels, is there a lift?

MDSRACING398 · Unread post by **MDSRACING398** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 7:46 pm

Going to be some rubbing going on!

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Sat Mar 17, 2018 9:43 pm

MDSRACING398 wrote:Going to be some rubbing going on!

Probably some

But not on the stock rail. It came off right after this picture.

Frank · Unread post by **Frank** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:41 am

Going to 35s isnt the biggest deal , Its the lessened backspace from stock for the added diameter thats needed . "To Rub Or Not To Rub " FjR68

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:43 am

RandyCarol wrote:Nice wheels, is there a lift?

Not yet... It's on the list. We'll see if it happens this year, or next.

Frank wrote:Going to 35s isnt the biggest deal , Its the lessened backspace from stock for the added diameter thats needed . "To Rub Or Not To Rub " FjR68

The rims are 17x9 with a -12 backspace. There's no rub lock to lock on flat ground.
I've got a set of cut down stock fenders in the shed, I'll probably toss those on once the weather breaks a little, and I grab some clips. They also poke out a solid 2", so I'll need to keep my stock wheels for inspection tires (or use my snows).

JeepAddict · Unread post by **JeepAddict** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:52 am

Definitely keep them for the inspections.

ImNotCassie · Unread post by **ImNotCassie** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:56 am

I just saw a JKU with HUGE rims and about 2" of side wall. WTF!

Hank · Unread post by **Hank** » Sun Mar 18, 2018 10:59 am

ImNotCassie wrote:I just saw a JKU with HUGE rims and about 2" of side wall. WTF!

Don't need a lot of sidewall to crawl the mall.

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