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15" wheels or 17"

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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 10:02 AM
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I'm looking to purchase some new wheels for my Jeep. At the moment, the plan is to get 15" wheels to save money for tires. But do all 15" wheels have either circle spokes or d-shaped spokes? I like cheap and money saving, but I also like a good looking wheel! On the other hand, has anyone purchased a set of 5 17" wheels that cost them $800 or less? If so, mind showing me your wheels?
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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My 17" ProComp 7069 were about $125 a piece...

Here is a thread on 15" for ya

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...wheels-120933/
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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I'm in the same boat. I think ill end up running 35's on 15's for now. Only because I know that I want to be on 37's later which at that point I will have saved my pennies and go to a 17'' wheel.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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What's this, no love for 16" wheels? ;-)

Procomp 7089s.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Why the hate on 16s? I just had some ATX Slots in 16X8 put on. Can't wait until my tires wear out so I can go to 35s
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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I believe some 15" wheels you'll be running into other issues with brake calipers or what not.... Search it out..... Good luck
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KVJK08
Hello !

I'm looking to purchase some new wheels for my Jeep. At the moment, the plan is to get 15" wheels to save money for tires. But do all 15" wheels have either circle spokes or d-shaped spokes? I like cheap and money saving, but I also like a good looking wheel! On the other hand, has anyone purchased a set of 5 17" wheels that cost them $800 or less? If so, mind showing me your wheels?
I got my 5 ATX Cornice 17X9s for 870.20, delivered. For $70 more you can get a set of wheels that will fit with any future upgrade.

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My 5 LT285/70R17 Hankooks MTs, mounted, balanced, and with 5 new TPMS were $1,200.00. Call it $2,100.00 for everything, out the door.

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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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15" MB wheels and 35 Kevlar tires from discount tire. 2000 for everything including warranty
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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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35" MTRs on 15x8 MBs from DTD. $1450 to my door and GY had a $100 mailin rebate.


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Old Dec 23, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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And here's a comparison of 33s on17s vs 35s on 15s. The 17s look like dubs on 40 series...



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