Scrappi

I have a 2012 jk and so far just have 1.5 wheel spacers and Rancho 9000xl shocks. I am wanting to get some 33's or 35's on either a 15 or 16in wheel. Can I do so with no rubbing? Or will I need to trim or get new fenders and would some Rubicon Coil spring take offs help gain me some clearance? Thanks guys

nthinuf

You should be ok with 33's. For 35's, you will want to trim the flares or go to flats, especially if you will be offroad and disconnected. You might be able to add a bit taller bumpstops to minimize this contact. Maybe. You may also need to trim the front bumper, rear pinch seam, and the skid. (though many people just rip that cheesy plastic skid off)

The effects of take-off coils will depend on the numbers on your current coils versus the numbers on the take-offs. Some people claim 1-2", it just depends on the specifics of your build. If you add height, get a handle on what all changes so you know how to fix it (if you decide that you want to fix any of it, that is)

Research 15" rims so you minimize the risk of caliper clearance issues. Both 15" and 16" can also have clearance issues with many aftermarket steering component ends, and with all of the big brake upgrade kits.

Scrappi

Great info. Thanks.

redridge

if you get 4.5 backspacing on the wheels, you can get rid of the spacers as well. FYI though, 15"/16" wheels can be a bit to small if you plan to upgrade to HD tire rods... depending of brand of course.

dalearyous

why do you want 15" or 16" rims?

Scrappi

I was told they would be better and tires would be cheaper. My stock wheels are 18in.
I'm just going by word of mouth.

robsjeep9

Better???? Really why??? Cheaper yes but not if it's going to create other issues and expenses down the road to modify other components..... I'd be looking into 17" ..... Good luck

Scrappi

I'm not really sure why they told me better specifically but I totally understand ur point. So 17s sound good to me. Thanks so much.

nthinuf

A lot of people really like 15's. Cheaper tire cost, more sidewall when offroad, and may people just like the look of small rims with lots of rubber around them.

But, even with the tires being a bit more expensive, 17's may be a better choice. (The clearance issues already mentioned, and tire mfg's are slowly moving away from 15's/16's in favor of larger sizes).

And remember that if you go with the proper backspace/offset (for whichever size you choose), you can remove the wheel spaces and sell them to cover some of the cost of the new rims.

Scrappi

Maybe so.... I have 18s now so wonder if I should just stay with that and not spend $ on 17s??
Hummm. So much to think about.