15" Wheels

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:10 am

Who's got 'em and which ones fit. I dont think I want to be shaving calipers. I know the Rock Crawler 51's fit. I kinda like the Cragers. Just want to see what my options maybe before I decide. There's nice section in Troy's Toys here in the forum, but there's gotta be more than what has been posted there!

Thanks!

04kjsport · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:45 pm

the cragar soft 8's fit i got them with 31x10.5x15's.
summit has them for 35 bucks a peice, in my opinion they look better then the rockkrawlers and less people have them. just my 2 sense

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:17 pm

04kjsport wrote:

the cragar soft 8's fit i got them with 31x10.5x15's.
summit has them for 35 bucks a peice, in my opinion they look better then the rockkrawlers and less people have them. just my 2 sense

Any trimming necessary to fit the 31s?

afornal · **Posted:** Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:52 pm

They fit great 15x8 Running 31x10.50-15's (Pro Comps) See my site for Pics........

KooJ · **Joined:** Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:59 pm **Posts:** 6

I have an '02 and used to run standard 15" rims from an old Cherokee. They fit fine without needing to grind on the calipers until I put fresh pads on the front. New pads caused them to rub.

I had MTR 30's with no lift and the tires would rub a little up front in the turns. Replacing the stock bumper with the ARB removed the plastic wheel well where the interference was occurring.

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:03 am

Thanks guys, so anyone know if the Crager Black D's fit??

pixeldzn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:19 am

DaveKJ02 wrote:

Thanks guys, so anyone know if the Crager Black D's fit??

Might as well get the Rock Crawler rims if you like that style. Those are known to fit.

04kjsport · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:05 am

pounding the pinch weld is a must as well as trimming of the splash shield

kkkustom · **Joined:** Fri Sep 16, 2005 8:33 am **Posts:** 160

Rockcrawler 97's 15X8X3.75BS... 31x10.5'as allways... and the same rubbing that everyone in the KJ world has with this tire! smack the pintch weld down and trim the front bumper areas a bit. 4wheelparts.com

KooJ... how long did it take you to fin an OEM 15 to fit?!?! You must have gotten lucky, I have tried 3 OEM 15" Jeep wheels and they all were not even close to fitting!

kickit_in4wheel · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:41 pm

This is a question, not an insult: Why run 15 inch wheels? Are the tires cheaper, or is the selection better? Don't they offer most of the styles being discussed in 16 inch as well? Anyone care to explain?

Rick

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:46 pm

15's make sense for a couple of reasons:

1: tires are MUCH easier to find/better selection.
2: It also gives you more sidewall flex when airing down.
3: More sidewall and less rim means less of a chance to damage the rim.
4: 15's are cheaper then 16's
5: tires are sometimes cheaper

Fouros · **Posted:** Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:57 pm

you cant get claws in 245/75R16 but you can in 31/10.5R15

BigDuke6 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:25 pm

Will Jeep Wrangler 15 in wheels running 30x9.50's fit on a stock Liberty with no lift and no rubbing?

kj in a tight spot · **Posted:** Wed Mar 01, 2006 2:56 am

04kjsport wrote:

the cragar soft 8's fit i got them with 31x10.5x15's.
summit has them for 35 bucks a peice, in my opinion they look better then the rockkrawlers and less people have them. just my 2 sense

Hey 04kjsport, what are the exact measurements of your Cragar Soft 8s? Backspacing? Width? Anyone else who has Cragar Soft 8s could respond as well. Just need to know asap. Thanks guys!

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