Keep the 17's or go to 15's?
10-26-2011, 07:35 AM
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You'll save about 5lbs per wheel over stock wheel and usually around 10lbs over same aftermarket wheel in 17" size. Plus tires and wheels themselves cost less. Seems like a no brainer to go with 15's, unless you want the look of a bigger wheel.
10-26-2011, 07:38 AM
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10-26-2011, 07:50 AM
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If you are going to stay with 33's, then tire selection is better with 15's, however if you think you will ever go to 35's or taller, then you would be better off with 17" wheels.
10-26-2011, 08:21 AM
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I know tires are cheaper for 15's, but I stayed with 17's. Some aftermarket suspensions require 17's or larger to keep from hitting their components. In order to use Rock Krawler's HD Pro Tie Rod they have this statement: "Recommended wheel is a 17" diameter with a maximum back space of 4.5". You might also need the larger wheel if you go with aftermarket brakes/rotors to help stop your modified Jeep with those larger tires. The larger sidewall on the 15" will be better for offroad use, but I think the 17" narrower sidewall will be better for onroad use. Since I use my Jeep as a daily driver and I don't want to limit my suspension choices, I stayed with the 17" wheel when I changed from the stock 17" ones.
10-26-2011, 08:26 AM
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I know tires are cheaper for 15's, but I stayed with 17's. Some aftermarket suspensions require 17's or larger to keep from hitting their components. In order to use Rock Krawler's HD Pro Tie Rod they have this statement: "Recommended wheel is a 17" diameter with a maximum back space of 4.5". You might also need the larger wheel if you go with aftermarket brakes/rotors to help stop your modified Jeep with those larger tires. The larger sidewall on the 15" will be better for offroad use, but I think the 17" narrower sidewall will be better for onroad use. Since I use my Jeep as a daily driver and I don't want to limit my suspension choices, I stayed with the 17" wheel when I changed from the stock 17" ones.
10-26-2011, 09:31 AM
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I went with the 17" wheels and 33" Toyo MT's with 2" lift. This is my daily driver and I've had no problems with this set up. Im happy how the wheels and tires turned out.
10-26-2011, 10:55 AM
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i doubt it will affect all that much with a 33. but when it comes to 35s or 37s. the more side wall you have, the less comfort of driving youll get on like highway. since it has a more drifty feeling. some notice it. some dont. but then again, it probably wont make a difference in 33s.
id prefer a 15" rim on a 33 just because a 33 isnt that much bigger than stock. and the smaller rim will make the 33 look bigger than it is.
id prefer a 15" rim on a 33 just because a 33 isnt that much bigger than stock. and the smaller rim will make the 33 look bigger than it is.
I haven't measured the sidewall differences, but does a 33" tire with a 15" wheel have about the same sidewall as a 35" tire with a 17" wheel? Just something to consider.
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10-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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