View Poll Results: Did 15 inch Wheels fit on your JK? I dont care about Backspacing.

Yes they Fit with no rubbing.

64.00%

They didn't fit or i had rubbing/grinding.

36.00%

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15" Wheels Yes or No

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Dec 22, 2008 | 12:56 PM

eraujk

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From: Enid, OK

15" Wheels Yes or No

Do you have 15" wheels? Do they fit around the calipers???

Discount tire says they wont but from the wealth of knowledge on this site i know they do for some.

Vote and then explain if you want. BUT VOTE! I must know!!!

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:00 PM

MJS_Jeep_888

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From: AT LARGE somewhere in CT

I'm running 15" Cragar Soft 8s, WITH spacers. Without the spacers, I don't think they'd clear the calipers (although I haven't tried w/o spacers).

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:02 PM

eraujk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MJS_Jeep_888

I'm running 15" Cragar Soft 8s, WITH spacers. Without the spacers, I don't think they'd clear the calipers (although I haven't tried w/o spacers).

you running the spidertrax 1.5" spacers? How far do the wheels stick out past the fenders? Any Pictures?

I have the 1.5" spacers and i would be willing to keep using them if i got to use 15" wheels.

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:06 PM

racer83l

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From: Long Island, NY

my opinion, mine would stick out too far (They have 4" BS) with spacers. but they didnt rub. Then I rotated them and one of them rubbed slightly for about 10 miles.. now it clears just fine, i didnt do any grinding. I voted they fit. And I have cragar soft 8's (I think they are branded Unique Soft 8's) bought them from Dicount tire, they told me they wouldnt fit but I ordered them anyway. couldnt be happier with them and if I were to do it again, id go with the exact wheels but 35" tires

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:10 PM

wiredawg_mg

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From: Columbia, IL

Looks like it is a matter of offset, if you have enough you have a shot.

Dec 22, 2008 | 01:25 PM

eraujk

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Im almost tempted to go back to discount tire and ask them to do a test fit. Just slip on the wheel and check. Its the front calipers that are bigger correct??

Dec 22, 2008 | 02:04 PM

casaintsfan

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From: Bakersfield, Ca.

procomp series 97 rockcrawlers 15x8 w/ 3 3/4 back spacing
no rubbing of the calipers.

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Dec 22, 2008 | 02:09 PM

N2MWL

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From: Binghamton, NY

Mine fit with no rubbing.... Pro Comp Series 152 (15x10)..

without the mud....

Dec 22, 2008 | 02:49 PM

guinnessisgood

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From: Joplin, MO

No rubbing at all but I can look and see that it is really close.

Dec 22, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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bama JK

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From: Huntsville, Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by planman

For a short time, I ran 15x8 Cragar Soft 8s with 4" backspacing. I had to grind a small amount off my calipers as pictured below.

Then, I sold the wheels and tires to a friend with an 07 Unlimited X. His calipers look different than mine--probably because he has a Dana 30 front axle compared to my Rubi Dana 44 front axle. He had no rubbing at all.

The real questions should be:

"How many with Dana 30s had to grind?"
"How many with Dana 44s had to grind?"

I'v got Crager soft 8's with 4"BS and i had to hit the same spots with the grinder as you did and my has the D30.

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