do 15 in wheels fit the jk ??

mine came with 18 s ...


would you all go smaller or just fork up for the 18 inch tires ??

 

Some do, there are Cragars and others that people report being succesful with. There have been mentions of some not quite fitting, apparently a tight squeeze, but possible depending on brand

 

I know the Mickey Thompson Classic II 15" wheels will fit, their is a guy on here with a Light Greystone JK Unlimited with a 4" lift and 37's and has 15" classic's and it looks really good. Go search in the JK Photos section and you wil find them.

 

I have 15's on mine with 33's.



I got a good deal on mine too. You will save enough to buy wheels by going with 15's compared to the 18's.

Bryan

 

what are the advantages if any with going with 18 in wheels and tires ???

 

MORE BLING!!!

lol

No really... if you plan on upgrading your brakes to a larger size, you'll need big wheels. Other than that, it's all asthetics. If you can fit 15s over the brakes now then you're golden but I think you'll be in the safe range if you go 16". Just remember... the larger the wheel/the greater the unsprung weight. Lighter=better.

 

I wanna go with 15s because I have a set of 35s I could use and buying 18 inch tires is a little high for me right now !! so just trying to save some cash

 

I think the only downfall to 15's is the caliper clearance. I have 3/4" and it works great. Not to mention the price jump from a 15" tire to a 16" or bigger. Of course the ply rating comes into factor also.
I know my wifes' 17" Classic's cost a heck of alot more than my Soft 8's!!!!