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15 inch wheel on Rubicon

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Default 15 inch wheel on Rubicon

Can I run a 15 inch wheel on my Rubicon? Not stock wheel but aftermarket. I am not sure I have heard yes and no. Let me know. Thank You.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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you have to get at least a 4.5" back spaceing. some still require a little grinding of the caliper. it's a crap shoot. i'm getting 15's for on my "X". but i'm doing a 3.75" back spaceing. hope this helps. this is a on going battle on the forum. some have to grind and some don't.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Start your browsing in the Wheels & Tires FAQ.

There is a link from this question...
Q: Will 15" Wheels Fit on my JK?

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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I am running a 15" rim on mine with a 3.75" backspacing and 1.5" wheel spacers. I have not ran it without the wheel spacers though. Here are some pics.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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You have to worry about your brakes!
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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I'm running 15" MB razor wheels. National tire test fitting them. Need to be careful where the tape on weights go, but they fit without issue.

You need to have them test fitted just to make sure
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