Would it be possible to start a poll on what size wheels people will be putting on their JK. (Once someone give us some viable 5 on 5 choices) I always thought the 15's looked good with 33"-35" tires as it looks pretty beefy. I think 16's give you enough of that look also. Once we get into 17's and 18's don't they start looking like mall cruisers. What is the advantage to using 17's and 18's? Is it just less bounce on the road or are there others. Is it better or worse for offroad? It would be nice to here everyones opinions on the subject.:confused:

 

There are definetly advantages to a larger wheel like 16" or 17" as they help reduce sidewall flex and improve your ride when using tall tires like 35's, 37's or taller. However, I think 18" is way over the top for my tastes.

 

What size will you be putting on your JK when it comes in.

 

Me, I'm getting a Rubicon so it will have 17" wheels and I will most likely stay with 17" once I can afford to upgrade. The benefit of 15" is that they are easy to come by, there are plenty of choices to choose from and are relatively affordable by comparison. But having wheeled on 15" as long as I have on my TJ, I wouldn't mind having taller wheels to knock out some of the sidewall flex.

 

Another thing to think about is that it appears to be a trend to go to larger wheels. It seems more sizes are coming out in 17's and less in 15's.

 

Dang, this thread is OLD.....

So, Wayoflife, has your jeep come in yet?

 

Now that's funny!

 

Way to resurrect the dead. :lmao:

 

This thread was before my time..... and I've been here almost 5 years...

 

Lol. No doubt