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#1 ·
Been a while since I've posted but that is because my Jeep has been bone stock. Just picked up these Craigslist specials. Love the fit and finish! Makes it look much more aggressive. Plus there is no wheel rub, even at full lock. A little more road noise, but I can live with that. They came off the white Rubicon in the background of one of the pics. Enjoy!

Mike







 
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#6 ·
Those match really well. Excellent combination!
 
#12 ·
Ahh.. they are the perfect match on your truck.

Sadly a 2015 JGC Summit Diesel needs 18" wheels to fit over brakes in the front.
Yeah, I have the V6, which is only way the 17" wheels fit since I do not have the HD brakes.
 
#14 ·
I had the dealership set up the TPMS with the new tires since the wheels came with them. I haven't noticed anything off by having the bigger tires. However, just a heads up, if you have the HD Brakes, the Rubicon rims will not fit over the calibers. Best of luck!
 
#18 ·
I did not have anything changed with the suspension, and did not need to do anything with alignment. The tires were balanced and in great shape as they came off a 2015 Rubicon. The only thing I had done was the TPMS flashed for the new sensors that came with the wheels. Hope that helps!
 
#21 ·
Love it! Gonna do the same to my red altitude. I'd prefer the black hard rock wheels, but if I can't find them in my price range, I'll just plasti-dip the grey ones. I think the black would look best with the altitude theme. I think I'll keep my stock wheels for daily drivers and use the Rubicons for my winter/off-road fun. Anyone know if a re-flash is required for the new wheel/tire size?


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#60 ·
My question is will 1.25" or 1.50" spacers give you enough clearance for the HD brakes on the Hemi or Diesel? I don't like to use spacers but if I do use the spacers I want to use the smallest necessary to give just enough clearance for the Rubicon wheels. Does anyone know the smallest I can use with the Rubicon wheels? Thanks in advance!
 
#24 ·
They are as big as you can go without any rub issues. I can turn the wheel left and right lock and no problems. The suspension is bone stock and I also do not have Quadralift. There are a couple other WK2s rolling around this site with the same set up, so I made sure it would work before I left with the wheels. I do not have a single complaint, I love the look and get compliments from other Jeep owners all the time. Cheers!

Mike
 
#26 · (Edited)
So I just put my new wheels on. Craigslist find. $1000. for 5 with less than 600 miles on them. They fit perfect with no rubbing. I do have the 1.25 inch spacers on there too.

The guy gave me the original lug nuts with the rims. I was very surprised when they didn't fit. They were a hair small. I just used the ones that came on the grand cherokee with no problems.

Another thing I noticed. I compared my full size spare tire to the stock 20 inch one that came on the Jeep and was surprised again. Spare was a quarter to half inch bigger in diameter. I was always under the impression this was critical with 4 wheel drive vehicles.

No idea why my pics just posted upside down. They were fine on my phone and on desktop. Oh well.

Forgive the dirty ride. Snow tomorrow.
 

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Worc_RSV
Did you buy Bora Spacers? I have a friend that wants to swap his wheels from Rubicon. He wants to know if they fit with the pockets on the back face if the new wheels. How much do the Jeep's studs protrude past the face of the spacers?
Thanks
 
#33 ·
Welcome!

I would say that set up is way too big. I believe the largest tire without spacers or a lift is 255/75r.

Everything always depends on the offset and tire size. Some aftermarket rims that are meant for a JK will not fit on a WK because the lugs are a different size. Best of luck!

Mike
 
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