Hi all. New to the forum and to the Jeep community.

Just got my first Wrangler and would like to know if I could run 15x7 zero offset*with 33x10.5 on a '14 jku sport with Rubicon shocks/springs (no lift).

Sorry if this has been asked before but all the info I find is regarding 15x8 with negative offsets.

Wanting to run either grabber x3 vs DC extreme country vs interco TSL.

Will it clear the front calipers?

Will it rub at full flex when rock crawling?

Will the tire stick out beyond the fender?

Any experience with either tire and how you would match them up as far as offroad capability and on road comfort?

Any info is appreciated and pics would be helpful.

Thanks!

 

It might fit it might not. I think there are some brands/materials that will allow you to run a 15. But you will never be able to upgrade brakes or steering. Even 16s limit these upgrades.

 

The TSL is not going to be a happy tire on the road, the Extreme Country will be a better daily tire.

As far as tucking a 15x7 with zero offset- you'll want to physically check it out. It likely won't work unless it's aluminum and even then it'll be super tight.

It won't stick out, but you'll want to get it closer to the fender to ensure that it fits over your calipers.

 

7" width and 0 offset = 4.0" backspace. (Stock rims are around 6.25" backspace)

So swapping stock tires onto those rims, the tires will now sit 2.25" further out. (plus/minus any difference in the actual section width between the new and old tires?)

Caliper clearance with 15's has been reported to be hit or miss all the way back to the first 07's, but doesn't get posted about that much these days. As noted above, aluminum rims are generally a better fit overall, with Discount Tire even posting a list of 15's they guarantee will fit. On the plus side, with a 4.0 backspace, maybe they are out far enough to clear even if they are steel?

 

Thanks. Everyone had very useful info for sure.