MudPlayer

Just went to Town Fair Tire looking to purchase a new tire and wheel package. I was going for 16" wheels but they said that it would not work with the Sahara version. Its a 2009 Sahara. Is this true?

doublebaggin17

I call BS unless the backspacing is that off...

TEX-AG

brakes are the same size on all jeep wranglers as far as i know. maybe he thought you meant 15 inch wheels

larzpdot

yeah, they probably meant 15's. I'm running 16's no sweat.

xxss

There are some 15's that will fit. I installed mine yesterday with no issues.
2011 Sahara

Enzo

You need a 5x5 (5X127) lug pattern, do not go less than 16".

mills

My 15x10's fit just fine!! I love em!

surf9

This has been in previous threads, but the sahara brake calipers are larger than the x and rubicon calipers for some odd reason. I have a sahara that I put 15 inch wheels on and had to use a small spacer. I have had no problems running the 5/8 spacers for the last two years on and off road. I check them at each tire rotation to make sure they are still intact. So I would imagine 16 inch would be just fine on any model. If you do run into mild rubbing you could put chalk on them, see where they are rubbing and then grind them a little bit. I went the spacer route with plans to grind later, but it has been working out so well that I probably won't even bother grinding them. Hope this helps! Go on and get those 16s, they will be fine just make sure the backspacing is at least 4.5 so you don't leave to little final backspacing which will put pressure on areas of your jeep where you don't want it. This would lead to problems later. Good luck!

MudPlayer

Went to the Jeep dealership this morning and he said that 16s will fit on the Sahara. So Town Fair Tire was full of BS for sure! Thanks everyone for the in put and the pics! Once I get the new tires and wheels I will certainly post some pictures.