I need some advice about rims and tires.

I have been pricing tires for the JK and found that 17" tires are not cheap. It was the same way on my previous vehicle as well. I am on a budget having a vindictive ex. wife and two ungrateful kids and are trying to afford an upgrade in tires.

The cost difference between a 15" tire and a 17" tire is staggering. I can buy new 15" rims and have them otfitted with new tires cheaper than if I was to buy 17" tires for the stock rims.

Have any of you switched to a 15" rim on a JK? Was there/are there any known issues with the size of the rotors/ brake components behind?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

I went with a 16" rim to be sure I wouldn't have any rubbing issues. Tires for the 16's were about $100 a tire cheaper than the 17's. Some 15's will fit and some will require minor grinding on the brakes. There are lots of threads around here on the subject that a quick search will find

 

We need a sticky that lists all the 15" rims that do not; rub, need grinding or spaces to fit. A sticky list wuld be a great idea.

 

You may want to PM the Discount Tire sponsor on here, I will be making the switch from stock 17" to 15" and KM2's based on this thread.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...-VS-15x8-Steel.....

As I have found the same cost difference between 17 and 15 inch tire sizes.

 

Is something wrong with her eyes
It's not a nude or anything, IMHO

 

But back on topic, my first set of tires were 18" $$$$$ with the stock wheels. Next time around I'll be going with some 16" and a new set of wheels, at least that's the plan.

 

Maybe she's a spokesperson for a sunscreen company and she'd lose her job if her employer knew it was her with such a sunburn.

 

You know what I am getting at. She looks like a nice looking lady, so what's the point of hiding her identity. If your posting a shot of her looking risqué, that something different. But a normal photo posted on a nice forum, and the subject is about tires ?

 

These are 15's



$320 a tire for 17 rims $208 for 15's,

My wife said the same thing but she don't drive my jeep..........................

 

Keep in mind if you even plan on going to 37's, some manufacturers do not make a 37 for a 15" wheel. (BFG, new mtr/k's)

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