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Sport S wheels or 2013+ Rubicon wheels.

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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 11:30 AM
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Default Sport S wheels or 2013+ Rubicon wheels.



Moab wheel


2013 + Rubi wheel
trying to decide which wheels to get. In everybody’s opinion, which is the best over all wheel?





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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 12:01 PM
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Don't know that there is much of a difference performance-wise. I personally like the Hard Rock Rubicon wheels (the black ones). That's what I run now. My 2013 JK had the Moab ones when I bought it.

Don't buy new, though, because people get rid of their stock wheels all the time. You can get a whole set of used ones for the price of one new one.

Quadratec has some wheels that look like stock but are wider and different backspacing. Just to throw another option out there.

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Old Feb 19, 2018 | 04:47 PM
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The first wheels you've got listed aren't mineral gray, you'd find those on a Mountain Edition. I prefer the 07-12 Rubicon wheels that are the Moab style with the milled face, but that's personal opinion. Do what makes the most sense for you.
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Old Feb 20, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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I have the Sport S rims on my Sport, and I'll probably keep them.

But I'd pick the Rubicon rims if I had a choice. If I had to pay those prices I'd get something way cooler than either of these.

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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 12:10 PM
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If you're going for stock wheels, I would say go for whichever set you can get in good condition second hand. They are pretty cheap second hand and most are in good condition.
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 07:26 AM
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you can find great take off rims on craigslist and you can easily get a set of 5 for less than you would pay for one new one. Also look at the hard rock editions via QT they are $159 look the same as the rubicon rims and are 8.5 wide with 5.2 backspacing.
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