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16x8 or 17x9 for 35s?

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Old 09-24-2013 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by smellytuna
For some reason, if one day you want to swtich to a big brake kit, you will need 17" rims. I have actually the same Pro Comp 7069 in 16x8 on 315/75R16 and really love them. But with all the weight added by rims, tires, suspension, bumpers.... you will see that you loose some brake power. If i had to buy again, I would probably go with 17x9 rims.

If I remember well, 17x9 is the minimum to be used with the Teraflex Big Brake Kit, due to bigger rotor, if i'm not wrong....
This ^^^^^

Also, I like 17s for any HD steering components you may want to add as well as the 17 x 9 if you ever want to go to 37s just like most of us end up wanting to do.

Plus most of your tire selection will be broader. I went for cheap and bought 15s....kicking myself now.
Old 09-24-2013 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rays0852
This ^^^^^ Also, I like 17s for any HD steering components you may want to add as well as the 17 x 9 if you ever want to go to 37s just like most of us end up wanting to do. Plus most of your tire selection will be broader. I went for cheap and bought 15s....kicking myself now.
Eh I'd be more than happy with some 37x13.5x15 PB rockers or Toyo open country. Agree with the brake kit tho
Old 09-24-2013 | 02:56 PM
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I probably would have went with the 17's. They are a great all around size and offer a ton of tire choices. I personally think the 17" looks perfect on a JK.
Old 09-24-2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kh202
Eh I'd be more than happy with some 37x13.5x15 PB rockers or Toyo open country. Agree with the brake kit tho
Good luck trying to get heavy duty tie rod ends or run a aftermarket tie rod setup with 15s. Something I didn't care about when I had 35 fever.....but now regret.



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