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15" wheels on a jk wrangler

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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Default 15" wheels on a jk wrangler
Anyone on here ever put 15" wheels on their wrangler? if so what backspacing did you use on the wheel, does it clear the brake calipers , what width was the rims,what size tires,width,height,etc, any info would help! thanks in advance!!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Try the link in the Wheel & Tire FAQ

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/

You may find your answer in this section:
Q: Will 15" Wheels Fit on my JK?
Also try a search up top there, lots of threads on 15" rims to read through...
Last edited by nthinuf; May 30, 2009 at 02:22 PM.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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I put pro comp 15x8's with 3.75 back spacing and they cleared perfectly.I have heard that these are no longer available?Could be wrong.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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you better do your research some fit some dont!!!!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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it's a crap shoot. some 15's will fit and some will not. i personally am going with BlackRock Wheels. with a 3.75 bs. if i have to grind i have to grind.
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