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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Found some rims $50 for 4 wagon wheels are 15 inch rims too small for a Jk I heard they won't fit because the calipers are too big?!
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Depends on the backspace. You want at least 4" BS, but a 3.75" would be better. And you didn't specify the bolt pattern, so make sure they are 5x5
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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yes... it depends on back spacing, as well as the wheel. i have V5, with a 3.5"bs, but i needed to grind the calipers a hair to fit it... i actually used the .25" spacer... its been working fine for me for over a year now.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RubiconJp4x4
Found some rims $50 for 4 wagon wheels are 15 inch rims too small for a Jk I heard they won't fit because the calipers are too big?!
Haha what's up Bill? Bought time you posted something.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RubiconJp4x4
Found some rims $50 for 4 wagon wheels are 15 inch rims too small for a Jk I heard they won't fit because the calipers are too big?!
I've been running 15's on mine with 3.75 inch back spacing without any real problems. The extra side wall material helps when I'm running the tires at 10 psi. Go to a GOOD tire shop and talk with them they will help you out.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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How do I measure the backspacing?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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I run 15s with 4" BS no problem. I've have read that some steelies and because of the way there designed (two-piece design, alloys are typically one piece) that the extra weld areas cause rubbing. An option if you can spare a little $ is wheel spacers
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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I've got 15" Pro Comps (3.75" BS). Fits but barely! works like a champ.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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I have 15 in soft 8s I had to grind the calipers for them to fit
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