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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Default Quick question about 15" wheels

I've been considering putting a set of 15x10 pro comp series 152 wheels on my 07 jk. The wheels have a back spacing of 3.75". Will I still need a set of wheel spacers to accomdate these wheels wrapped with 35x12.5?

Sorry for the newb question but any knowledge given is greatly appreciated.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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No wheel spacers needed.
I have Unique series 152 simulocs in 16x10 with 3.75 BS no rubbing and the stance is nice.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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I have those EXACT same wheels. 15x10. i have 33s though. They do not rub. I took off the air dam though.
However....the wheels rubbed and did wear part of the hub and caliber bracket away. i was very disappointed with procomp and 4WD . Com for saying they fit...when technically they don't.
So....spaces might not be a bad idea. they won't rub on frame or sway bar....but the back of the wheel will wear away the hub till it doesn't rub anymore.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Have you read this?

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...-steel-120933/
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Did not read that. If i wouldve known..i wouldve never bought them. damage is done now though. They scraped away material till it didn't rub anymore. next set of wheels are defiantly going to be alloys.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Cars when offroading...with rocks boulders and uneven land....more rubber is better. With 15's and 33's you get more rubber to deflate and get more bite. if you have 33's on 22's....there's almost no rubber or any sidewall to bite and grip. get with it!
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Cause when offroading...with rocks boulders and uneven land....more rubber is better. With 15's and 33's you get more rubber to deflate and get more bite. if you have 33's on 22's....there's almost no rubber or any sidewall to bite and grip. get with it!
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatorforce69
Why would you want 15" wheels? It's 2012 and people haven't ridden 15s since the early 90s. Lol. Most SUVs come with 22s stock now. Get with it
More rubber is better ha
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep(NV)

More rubber is better ha
Hahaa actually laughed out loud :p
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gatorforce69
Why would you want 15" wheels? It's 2012 and people haven't ridden 15s since the early 90s. Lol. Most SUVs come with 22s stock now. Get with it
22's go great on an escalade or navigator. 15's on a jeep is acceptable
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