FACTORY RUBICON 2015 Wheels

JerryGzz

JerryGzz

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Hello you all.

One quick question. I really like the look of the factory wheels on my Rubicon 2015 (2DR).

I am going on 35x12.50xR17 (BFG Km2). Does anyone recommend changing wheels for improving performance or this does not affect at all.

I think I may have to put some wheels spacers to avoid rubbing.

Thnxs for your comments.
 
swampdog

swampdog

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JerryGzz said:
Hello you all.

One quick question. I really like the look of the factory wheels on my Rubicon 2015 (2DR).

I am going on 35x12.50xR17 (BFG Km2). Does anyone recommend changing wheels for improving performance or this does not affect at all.

I think I may have to put some wheels spacers to avoid rubbing.

Thnxs for your comments.
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Those tires will work great on your wheels. You will need a 1.5" spacer, and I would only buy Spidertrax spacers. Used ones can be found pretty frequently for $125ish for all 4. Avoid Amazon and eBay specials.
 
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hinrichs

hinrichs

Caught the Bug
When you install spacers, make sure to take off the little oem brake retaining clip things on the studs.
 
jorgelrod

jorgelrod

Hooked
JerryGzz said:
I was thinking the width of the wheels for a 35x12.50 should be minimim 9.5-10.
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These minimums are for liability purposes, just like a rope that can withstand 700Lbs will say 500Lbs Max. They will fit on an OEM wheel, I've been running my 33's for a year and a half no problem. Needless to say, a few tire places here and there might not put the tire on the wheel due to that very reason...
 
notnalc68

notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi
JerryGzz said:
Aren't this the same as the factory ones? Except the backspace?

I was thinking the width of the wheels for a 35x12.50 should be minimim 9.5-10.
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They are 8.5" instead of 8". I suspect s lot of people are running 35's on 8.5"
 
JoeB-JKURX

JoeB-JKURX

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Rock Rash

It wasn't very long after I got my 2014 JKUR that I noticed some rock rash on the wheels (almost the first wheeling I had done). As I continued to wheel, the rock rash on the stock wheels continued to spread. I really liked these wheels but rather than trash the wheels more, I sold them along with the 32's they came with and got a wheel that is more protected against rash when I got my 35's. The particular wheels I got were the Level 8 Bully Pro wheels from Discount Tire. They come with a replaceable heavy gauge plastic ring protecting the wheel. There are a few other wheels that have this feature and, of course, beadlocks with their lock rings share this feature (replaceable ring).
 
highoctane

highoctane

Caught the Bug
I've ran 35/12.50/17s on factory wheels in the past with no issues as well. I even did it without spacers for a few months. Front tires will rub the frame rails at full lock when steering, and at rub the upper spring perch at full stuff if you don't have spacers.
 
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MedixJK

MedixJK

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AllAmericanInfidel said:
Those are pretty sweet, and correct me if I'm wrong, but with 5.2" BS a 35x12.50 should be close to even with the factory flares.
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Probably pretty even. Its about an inch more BS than factory. Still a good 1/2" less than what the spacers would offer though. All setups differ, but mine rubbed the lca's even with the 1.5" spacers.
notnalc68 said:
Probably, but my question is, "would they rub?" If you had to use spacers, why buy them?
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Exactly
 
swampdog

swampdog

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MedixJK said:
Probably pretty even. Its about an inch more BS than factory. Still a good 1/2" less than what the spacers would offer though. All setups differ, but mine rubbed the lca's even with the 1.5" spacers.

Exactly
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Whoa!!! He is alive.
 
AllAmericanInfidel

AllAmericanInfidel

Caught the Bug
notnalc68 said:
Probably, but my question is, "would they rub?" If you had to use spacers, why buy them?
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Agreed. If you had to use spacers, one could just pick up some used Rubi wheels if they didn't already have them.
I believe AEV uses the same backspacing and I do not believe anyone has had to use spacers on their wheels for 35s. Not 100% sure though.
You know, it's funny. When they first came out I wasn't sure if the looked good or were fugly. Now, I love the look of the factory Rubi wheels lol.
 
notnalc68

notnalc68

That dude from Mississippi
AllAmericanInfidel said:
Agreed. If you had to use spacers, one could just pick up some used Rubi wheels if they didn't already have them.
I believe AEV uses the same backspacing and I do not believe anyone has had to use spacers on their wheels for 35s. Not 100% sure though.
You know, it's funny. When they first came out I wasn't sure if the looked good or were fugly. Now, I love the look of the factory Rubi wheels lol.
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I like them. They look way better than the Moab wheels the Sports have
 
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