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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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aNY ONE SWITCH FROM 17'' TO 16'' RIMS I AM GOING UP IN TIRE SIZE SWITCHING STOCK RUBI RIMS TO STEEL AND WHAT BACK SPACING TO GET 8'' WITH
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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how about a 15
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LUZZO454
aNY ONE SWITCH FROM 17'' TO 16'' RIMS I AM GOING UP IN TIRE SIZE SWITCHING STOCK RUBI RIMS TO STEEL AND WHAT BACK SPACING TO GET 8'' WITH
Yep sure did compare the 35" tire for a 17" rim and then compare a 35" tire for a 16" rim. That's what made me decide to go with 16" rims...
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BBirish
how about a 15
Only some 15" rims will fit on a JK. This is due to the brake caliper size.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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15s fit perfectly on my jeep, one rubbed but then we tried a different wheel in its place and that one fit hahah,i was just suggesting maybe he thinks about getting a 15" steel wheel-tires are even cheaper, even more sidewall, C load range
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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YES I WENT FROM THE STOCK RUBICON WHEELS AND 32 INCH TIRES TO 16x8 WHEELS WITH 33s THEN 35s JUST MAKE SURE THAT YOUR BACKSPACING IS CLOSE TO 4.5 INCHES OR LESS AND YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM AT ALL
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by whpony96
Yep sure did compare the 35" tire for a 17" rim and then compare a 35" tire for a 16" rim. That's what made me decide to go with 16" rims...
Yeah, but why does it cost more??? Because, it's worth it. 35's on 17's looks great and is just a functional.
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I went from the stock 17s to 16s and havent looked back. With 35s, the added inch of sidewall is better offroad IMO, and I am happy to pay a lot less for tires. Go for it!
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A smaller rim makes the overall size of the tire look bigger. Just compare pictures of people with 35s on a JK with 15" wheels to 35s on 17" wheels. I went with 16" wheels and 33s.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Thanks for all the info looks like it will be 16'' rims .
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