Tire and Wheel Help
01-19-2011, 07:55 PM
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Tire and Wheel Help
Hello folks
I'm new to the Jeep community.
I bought a 2011 JK Sport back in October and now I am looking to change the wheels and have a lift installed.
My JK came with 17" wheels on it, but I need to know if I can run 16" wheels?
I'm really liking the BlackRock style and with my limited budget they have the look I want and the price is right too.
I am also looking at getting a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (305/70/16).
I tried to call the dealer and I asked if I could run the smaller rim, but service department said they weren't sure.
I have looked so much on this forum and others I'm getting confused and just need help.
Thanks in advance
Rod
I'm new to the Jeep community.
I bought a 2011 JK Sport back in October and now I am looking to change the wheels and have a lift installed.
My JK came with 17" wheels on it, but I need to know if I can run 16" wheels?
I'm really liking the BlackRock style and with my limited budget they have the look I want and the price is right too.
I am also looking at getting a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (305/70/16).
I tried to call the dealer and I asked if I could run the smaller rim, but service department said they weren't sure.
I have looked so much on this forum and others I'm getting confused and just need help.
Thanks in advance
Rod
01-19-2011, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jrodusmc
Hello folks
I'm new to the Jeep community.
I bought a 2011 JK Sport back in October and now I am looking to change the wheels and have a lift installed.
My JK came with 17" wheels on it, but I need to know if I can run 16" wheels?
I'm really liking the BlackRock style and with my limited budget they have the look I want and the price is right too.
I am also looking at getting a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (305/70/16).
I tried to call the dealer and I asked if I could run the smaller rim, but service department said they weren't sure.
I have looked so much on this forum and others I'm getting confused and just need help.
Thanks in advance
Rod
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I'm new to the Jeep community.
I bought a 2011 JK Sport back in October and now I am looking to change the wheels and have a lift installed.
My JK came with 17" wheels on it, but I need to know if I can run 16" wheels?
I'm really liking the BlackRock style and with my limited budget they have the look I want and the price is right too.
I am also looking at getting a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers (305/70/16).
I tried to call the dealer and I asked if I could run the smaller rim, but service department said they weren't sure.
I have looked so much on this forum and others I'm getting confused and just need help.
Thanks in advance
Rod
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01-19-2011, 08:02 PM
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You shouldn't have a problem running the 16" rim unless they changed something on the brakes. I know mine fit on a Rubicon model that came with 17s, but that was another 2010. If you get up here near the 10/12 split in Baton Rouge anytime soon we could try bolting my spare on to check clearance.
01-19-2011, 08:05 PM
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You shouldn't have a problem running the 16" rim unless they changed something on the brakes. I know mine fit on a Rubicon model that came with 17s, but that was another 2010. If you get up here near the 10/12 split in Baton Rouge anytime soon we could try bolting my spare on to check clearance.
01-19-2011, 08:08 PM
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You shouldn't have a problem running the 16" rim unless they changed something on the brakes. I know mine fit on a Rubicon model that came with 17s, but that was another 2010. If you get up here near the 10/12 split in Baton Rouge anytime soon we could try bolting my spare on to check clearance.
01-19-2011, 08:09 PM
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NP. I was thinking they might have changed something like the rotor or caliper. Funny thing is all they have to do is put the last 8 of your VIN in their computer and they'll get the part numbers for the caliper and rotors. From there it should cross-list all fitments.
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01-19-2011, 08:11 PM
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The Jeep Dealer here in Slidell, is hit or miss. Sometimes I get good service and sometimes I would get a better answer from my 9 year old!