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15" wheel question

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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Hey guys, I know this question has probably been asked before and I did try searching, but due to an accident I need to order new rims tonight because my jeep is stranded about 100 miles from my house. I was looking at the pro comp series 98 15x10 steel wheels with 3.75" of backspacing. I have a stock 2012 2 door JK Sahara. I am planning to mount 33x11.50 or 12.50 on the rims. Will I have any fitment issues with this set up?
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Cannot speak for the actual rim fit, as some steel rims fit differently due to the manufacturing differences. I would say that a 15x10 might be too wide for a 11.5 or 12.5 tire. I have a 12.5" tire on a 15x8 rim.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Thanks PG, What rim do you have and did you need to add spacers or did it fit fine without any modification?
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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I have Ion Alloy 171 style 15x8 with the same backspacing. No spacers needed. Running 33x12.5x15 Duratracs.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Definitely go with a 15x8. Of all the 15s I've heard of that rub, they seem to be steelies but it's hit or miss. I run alloy 15s with no issues at all.
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Some good info to browse through.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...wheels-120933/

(Note the section where they guarantee certain rims to fit.)
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Old Jun 5, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Im running alloy 15x8 mb tko's with same backspacing and 35x12.50 mtr's
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