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15" Wheels for 08 JK Rubicon?

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Old 02-26-2009, 09:16 AM
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Default 15" Wheels for 08 JK Rubicon?

Hi Everyone,

I believe that I have read somewhere on this forum that 15" wheels are being run on JK Rubicons; but, I may be mistaken. (I spent a fair amount of time searching the forum, and finally decides it might be best just to post about it. Sorry if this is a redundant post.)

My local shop said that 15" wheels won't work because of the size of the brakes on the Rubicon.

(Or perhaps it's a case that steel wheels will work; but, allows won't work?)

Thanks for any help in clearing this up.

Jeff
Old 02-26-2009, 09:17 AM
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sometimes works sometimes doesnt.

I have an x and bought the same wheels most others had purchased and they would not clear the calipers.

Here are some links that might help.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/official-show-me-your-jk-15-inch-wheels-thread-7758/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/procomp-8179-15x10-test-fit-50608/

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It depends on the wheels and your back spacing. If they're cheap cragars the wheels are going to be hit and miss. More expensive wheel will be more uniform.
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15" wheels definitely do fit, but some may not, or may require some minor caliper grinding. Mine went on without any issue.



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