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notarubicon
05-28-2008, 07:27
Will 15" rims fit on the jk boltpattern does not matter?:confused:
Poor Boy
05-28-2008, 08:43
i've heard some that do, and some that don't. your best bet is to try them on before you buy them.
korisu56
05-28-2008, 08:57
Negative. You can't go smaller than stock due to brake calipers and such. Bobby ran into that when I found him a deal on wheels and tires.
theyeti1775
05-28-2008, 09:48
Negative. You can't go smaller than stock due to brake calipers and such. Bobby ran into that when I found him a deal on wheels and tires.
It's the only reason Georgia's old 30"s didn't get put on my Ranger.
element981
05-28-2008, 11:18
It is hit or mis. Some do while others don't. I would test fit first.
cknx77
05-28-2008, 13:44
Yep, everything I've checked out for the JK says that some 15s will fit and some won't, depending on how they are designed and clear the calipers.......
korisu56
05-28-2008, 14:39
So it'd be backspacing dependant?
Dragline
05-28-2008, 21:48
Try this thread at JKOwners.com... Many folks are running 15" wheels, some fit - some don't....

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510&highlight=confirmed
USMCHarleyJeepGuy
05-28-2008, 22:04
Hey Dragline!!!

From what I have seen of JKs wheeling so far...maybe we could look at retrofitting these wheels on to one for an offroad performance upgrade. :eek::D:beer: LOL

http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/picture.php?albumid=14&pictureid=215
miljeep
05-28-2008, 22:55
Looks like john going up the river :)
Dragline
05-29-2008, 06:17
Yea, that picture explains how it felt too, going no where fast! Those wheels would look good on the JK, wonder if they would fit? LOL
notarubicon
05-29-2008, 11:52
i think i can make em fit with some jbweld
miljeep
05-29-2008, 14:21
They do have more tread than Chris's old tires.
wjohnson
05-29-2008, 20:41
Im Running 15in Wheels On My Jk And I Have Never Had Any Issues.
theyeti1775
05-30-2008, 08:41
Is your's a 4dr or a 2dr, Rubicon or non-rubicon?
wjohnson
05-30-2008, 20:43
4dr X Model
muddyluxury
06-02-2008, 17:17
My bet, is its the same as the WJ, since most of the parts seem to be similar is desgin. what we have found is solid steel, no composite and 4in or less BS, most guys run 3.75 with no problem on clearance. and the all steel means a thiner rim that alum. I am looking at a set of new tires right now and cant decide what to do with rim size, if i got 15s your more than welcome to mount one up and see if it clears. FYI this will be done before the 28th trail ride.