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15 inch wheels on an 08 JK

Old 12-16-2012, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Smashboogie 4x4
Soft 8's, 15x8 4" backspace will come in contact with the casting edge on the caliper. You have two choices either use a 1/8th wheel spacer or grind the casting line a little. 15x10's will just stick out of the fender really far. Check out our facebook page for pictures, we're running those exact rims on our jk.
I will be replacing the stock fenders for a flat fender anyways... the 15x10s fit fine with no fitment issues?
Old 12-16-2012, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 951JEEP
I will be replacing the stock fenders for a flat fender anyways... the 15x10s fit fine with no fitment issues?
15x10 with 4" back spacing will be fine. You might need to do the 1/8th spacer or grind the caliper a little but it will stick out far past the fender.
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Originally Posted by ignatius504

Look up the MB72's from discount tire direct. 15x8 with no rubbing and they come in black or polished aluminium.
I got the 15" mb chaos wheels. I love them. I have NO problems. I even had an off-road shop tell me I couldn't do it. The world is full of ppl that think they know it all.
Old 12-16-2012, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobb_Sahara

I got the 15" mb chaos wheels. I love them. I have NO problems. I even had an off-road shop tell me I couldn't do it. The world is full of ppl that think they know it all.
LoL... true!
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Originally Posted by cgar
I have been told by a few tire and wheel places, (not mentioning any names) that I cannot fit 15" wheels on my JK x package. It came stock with the 17" wheels and they are telling me I cannot put anything smaller on? I have been seeing alot of 15's on your rigs and am wondering if there is a difference? What am I missing? They stated even with wheel spacers my brake calipers would hit? Please help! I would rather pay and get new 15's and tires vs just 17 tires!

Thanks in advance!
I would suggest 15x8, the 10" wheels aren't very good for airing down below 18-20 psi, the bead doesn't stay sealed.
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Default 15" mb72

15 " MB72's no problems on my 08 2dr

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Old 12-16-2012, 02:41 PM
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Yup mb72 in 15 by 8 fit no prob. Dtd has a whole list of which 15 inch rims fit.

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Old 12-16-2012, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JKRVEE
I would suggest 15x8, the 10" wheels aren't very good for airing down below 18-20 psi, the bead doesn't stay sealed.
I dont think I will have to worry about that for awhile. The JK is primarily a DD. Once its paid off, I can afford to play more...

I am making progress tho with the wifey--Im gonna wrap the Cragars in 35s with a 2.5" budget lift!

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