Wheels dilemma

I have a 2015 JKUR Sahara. I wish I would have sprung for the Rubi. Anyway, I'm finally in the position to start building it a little, so was thinking of a lift and new wheels/tires first. I still may go back and get a Rubicon in the future or may upgrade the axles and stuff myself. This is my dilemma: bolt pattern. I was thinking that I could buy the wheels/tires now (slabs or something similar) and put the stock ones back on if I sell it/trade it in and keep them for my next jeep. Is the bolt pattern the same on a Rubi vs Sahara? If I upgraded to a PR 44 front axle, do I stay with the same wheel bolt pattern? Lockers (which is what I really miss with the Sahara)? I'm researching options now, but thought I would throw this out and see what others think.

The bolt pattern is the same on all JK's. I would stick with the OEM bolt pattern unless going to 1-tons and then, what seems to be most common and strongest, is the 8 lug pattern.

Bolt pattern is the same on the D30 D44, and PR44. Most people go with the ARB air lockers it seems. I wouldn't lock the D30, but your rear D44 is good to go. You can add the ARB to the PR44 when/if you decide to upgrade.

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Thanks all

Thanks all, that make it easier than I was making it!

Assuming you have 18" rims on the Sahara.
I spent my first wad on my lift and tires and used my stock rubicon wheels. You can run 35x12.50x17 on Rubicon wheels if you add a set of wheel spacers. It's a secure set up for a daily driver/ weekend trail rig. You can find a set of 17" Rubicon wheels on Craigslist for the price of one beak lock wheel!
Funny thing is that I'm always dreaming about bead lock rims...


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