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Old 07-17-2016, 12:26 PM
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Has anyone successfully ran 15 in wheels for their jk? I read there are a few 15x8 wheels with 3.75 backspacing that will work. Thoughts?
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I'm running 35" KM2 on 15" MB Razor 12.50. So far no real issues, sometimes rocks and pebbles will get stuck between the rim and caliper causing it to scrape the inside of the rim. The wheel weights will also rub the brake caliper if not placed in a certain spot
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Originally Posted by Croce
I'm running 35" KM2 on 15" MB Razor 12.50. So far no real issues, sometimes rocks and pebbles will get stuck between the rim and caliper causing it to scrape the inside of the rim. The wheel weights will also rub the brake caliper if not placed in a certain spot
Okay cool, i was planning on running 15x8 procomp wheels with 32 inch bfg mud terrains until i can afford a lift and bigger tires. I read you have to have clip on weights rather than sticky weights.
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MB TKO 15x8 with 3.75" backspace

Goodyear MT/R 35X12.50R15LT

There is not much room for stick on weights. Currently running balancing beads in the tires.
On a previous setup (also 15" wheel) I had them use the clip on weights.

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Originally Posted by Kylesbrana
I read you have to have clip on weights rather than sticky weights.
I have 15x8 pro comps and run stick on weights without problems.
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Originally Posted by srbell0585
I have 15x8 pro comps and run stick on weights without problems.
I'm probably gonna go with the procomp 15x8 D ring wheel. I'll post pics in a couple weeks of the wheels. Theyre pretty cheap too so if it doesn't work out 65$ isnt that big of a loss
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Lots of info and pics here-- https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...s-thread-7758/
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Originally Posted by Kylesbrana
Has anyone successfully ran 15 in wheels for their jk? I read there are a few 15x8 wheels with 3.75 backspacing that will work. Thoughts?
I'm running American outlaw deputy wheels 15 x 8.5 on 33 x 12.5 x 15 tires and I haven't had a single issue. They were made specifically for this issue with the jk.

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Originally Posted by Kylesbrana
I'm probably gonna go with the procomp 15x8 D ring wheel. I'll post pics in a couple weeks of the wheels. Theyre pretty cheap too so if it doesn't work out 65$ isnt that big of a loss
Good choice. I just recently went with Vision D-windows. Found them on the Summitt Racing site. They were way cheaper. Plenty of backspacing, so they do stick out a little bit past the fenders (which I like). I'm sure you could get into a set of 15" whhels for $300 or less. You should check them out. The are lug-centric, however. But I just bought a set of hub rings for like $12. Worked for me.


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