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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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hey guys im trying to pick out wheels but have not decided on size yet.. i'm planning on 35s with 15'' wheels. but it seems like they are hard to find online unless I just cant find a good site, cuz everywhere ive looked always satart at 16''... anyone got any good sites to look for wheels?
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Discount tire is probably the best, if you plan on doing axle work in the future you might want to rethink the 15" wheels because certain things might not fit properly like Reid knuckles.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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what would you recommend then??
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Nothing wrong with 15" wheels. If you start building your Jeep you can always sell them.

This thread has great info about 15" wheels...

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...wheels-120933/
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Go with 17s then you don't have to worry about grinding anything down to make it fit.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Screw 15's .... Sorry. Cleared the calipers fine but not a tie rod upgrade.
Never had luck balancing either.

15's and now 16's

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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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15's rock. $100 cheaper a tire and look cool too. Pm discount tire, they have a whole list of 15's that fit. Zero grinding or rubbing with mine

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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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I'd go 16" as well and tires still $80 cheaper
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kh202
15's rock. $100 cheaper a tire and look cool too. Pm discount tire, they have a whole list of 15's that fit. Zero grinding or rubbing with mine

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thanks, I see you did the stubby stock bumper, how do you like that? I haven't decided if I wanna do that yet
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Murder¹
Go with 17s then you don't have to worry about grinding anything down to make it fit.
And way more tire choices with 17's...
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