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Can I run 15" wheels on 08' Sahara ?

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Old 08-01-2014, 09:19 PM
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Default Can I run 15" wheels on 08' Sahara ?

Is anyone running 15" wheels with 35 inch Tires? Will they Fit? I have OEM 18" wheels.

Will they Rub ??
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There are many threads about 15" wheels, Discount Tire has a good one that lists a lot of wheels that fit. Alloys generally fit fine, some steelies rub. I run alloys with no issues.

Do you have a lift? If not, 35s will definitely rub and you will need to trim. Again, many threads on this if you search a little.
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Look for a lower backspace to get the rims out far enough to clear the brakes. A 4" bs can be hit or miss, so a 3.75" or lower is what you want to go with.
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I had procomp 15" steel wheels, they had 3.75" backspacing and they rubbed on the face of the caliper. Was not happy
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Check out Discount Tire's thread

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...wheels-120933/
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So they do have a 15" that Does not rub the Calipers... What wheel make is that..and again the spacing.

It seems like some hit and some don't...Not sure I get that.

Thanks...Keep your suggestions coming..
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Discount tire has a lot of them. There is a discount for forum members. Check out that thread & message them
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This is my 07 jeep wrangler Sarah I have 4 inches of lift with cut finders and I get no rub

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Oh yea 35x12.50x15 from discount tires with goodyear wrangler mtr-k

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Originally Posted by Buddylove
This is my 07 jeep wrangler Sarah I have 4 inches of lift with cut finders and I get no rub The Black Jeep of The Family
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