17x8.5 rims on 2015 Rubicon hard rock
10-28-2014, 04:19 PM
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17x8.5 rims on 2015 Rubicon hard rock
Hi all i am new to the forum and new to jeeps. i just purchased a 2015 Rubicon hard rock. And let me start out with i love it i have already had it out in the desert doing a little light rock crawling. My plans are to do a AEV 3.5 lift and a set of 35 inch tires. My question is if i go away from the factory rims that are 17x7.5 to a 17x8.5 is there a certain brand rim that is comparable with the tire presser monitoring system or can it be made to fit almost any rim. I don want to loose that feature unless i have no other option. thanks in advance for any answers.
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10-28-2014, 04:49 PM
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I think the TPMS sensors that send the info can be fitted to most aftermarket rims. I bought new TPMS units when I ordered my Fuel Wheels for my 2015 JKUR (X) AKA Hard Rock. I have over 3000 miles with no problems and retained all the features.
10-31-2014, 08:16 AM
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Hi all i am new to the forum and new to jeeps. i just purchased a 2015 Rubicon hard rock. And let me start out with i love it i have already had it out in the desert doing a little light rock crawling. My plans are to do a AEV 3.5 lift and a set of 35 inch tires. My question is if i go away from the factory rims that are 17x7.5 to a 17x8.5 is there a certain brand rim that is comparable with the tire presser monitoring system or can it be made to fit almost any rim. I don want to loose that feature unless i have no other option. thanks in advance for any answers.
A lot of places will want to charge you a couple $ per wheel for a rebuild kit to replace the seals on the valve stem or TPMS rebuild fee.
11-05-2014, 06:03 PM
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TPMS is part of the valve stem, it is compatible with any rim that takes a valve stem. I like wheels that are hubcentric because it makes they auto center themselves on the hub w/o the need of an adapter. I don't know what other brands are hubcentric, but I know AEV's are; and I know there are a couple others as well but can't remember who. A lot of places will want to charge you a couple $ per wheel for a rebuild kit to replace the seals on the valve stem or TPMS rebuild fee.
To the OP, your TPMS sensors will transfer to any wheel, no worries. :-)
11-06-2014, 12:38 AM
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Even if you end up with rims that will not accept the sensors, the shop can always band them inside. Or just grab a procal and turn the system off.