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Will 15" Wheels Fit?

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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Default Will 15" Wheels Fit?

Would like to change up my wheels size down to 15" but not sure if they will fit on my 07 ruby. Would I need spacers or a strange backspacing? Anyone know?

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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Guy up here put some Crager Soft 8s in 15" and just had to grind a little off the caliper to get them on there.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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i used spacers on my 15X10 cragar soft 8's and they fit just fine after that. the front caliper was a little too wide compared to the rear and didn't allow them to fit without it. didn't feel too safe grinding the caliper.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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I just put american racing outlaw 2 on my 08 x unlimited, 15x8 inch, 3.75 inch backspace, part#625873( for jk wrangler) 33x12.50x15 bfg at tires,no rubbing on brake calipers, or any other fitment issues,I kinda like the "old school" look of the outlaw 2 wheels they make the jeep look 100% better than the factory skimpy tires, hope this helps you out!!
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I wish this topic would see it's way onto the FAQ because it's been asked like 11billion times.

Craiger Soft 8's MIGHT fit. They seem to be the wheel most people have luck with.

This thread appears to have the most 1st hand account infomation.

Yo WOL, Redneck, Curmudgeon, anyone... can you add that thread to the FAQ section please?
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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This topic is on the FAQ. But yes, that link would be good to add to it.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/

Q: Will 15" Wheels Fit on my JK?
A: Most steel ones will fit without any problems and depending on the thickness of the wheel most aluminum ones will as well. The only thing you really need to make sure is that the wheel clears the brake calipers.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/15-x8-rims-17449/
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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I don't know what I'd do without this site.
Thanks to all of you
I searched for it and couldnt come up with anything.

Thanks everyone
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Problem in 15" is an unsearchable term.
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