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[Chris]

The 15" is more than enough for 35's. I can lock mine easily. Anymore braking power would appear to be useless to me. I'd imagine the 17" kit would be too much brake for 35's.

Blaine has stated that the 17" BBK is meant for 40s or larger (or maybe it was 38s or larger). Either way, it's a mistake to have that 17" BBK on 35s (I made that mistake on my last one).

From everything I've read, the 15" BBK should be just fine for 35s.

 

[Apparition]

Blaine has stated that the 17" BBK is meant for 40s or larger (or maybe it was 38s or larger). Either way, it's a mistake to have that 17" BBK on 35s (I made that mistake on my last one).

From everything I've read, the 15" BBK should be just fine for 35s.

Blaine’s helper recommended the 16” for my 15’s, don’t think 15” is your only option.

 

[Alex01]

Blaine has stated that the 17" BBK is meant for 40s or larger (or maybe it was 38s or larger). Either way, it's a mistake to have that 17" BBK on 35s (I made that mistake on my last one).

From everything I've read, the 15" BBK should be just fine for 35s.

I just put a 15" kit on mine. I'd tell you how it performs but I'm a month away from having it run again.

 

[Chris]

Blaine’s helper recommended the 16” for my 15’s, don’t think 15” is your only option.

I think it may depend on the wheel. I’ll have to consult him when the time comes to place the order.

I also like how Blaine’s helper never has a name

 

[Chris]

I just put a 15" kit on mine. I'd tell you how it performs but I'm a month away from having it run again.

I remember how the 16” performed, so similar I would imagine.

 

[Fouledplugs]

Yeah, I knew they were made in China. It's unfortunate, but these days it's hard to avoid.

I really like this wheel design though personally.

I agree, it’s very hard today. The WE’s are good looking wheels.

 

[Pullski]

That price

Isn’t that bananas?! I regret ever leaving after college and coming back to SD. I’m trying to get back out that way as well, but the lady and my certs/licenses are making it hard to do.

 

[Pullski]

REQUIRED in WA and you'll get a ticket if you don't have them.

Chris, AZ also requires mudflaps for “any truck with a modified suspension or 1 ton axles”
-from what I’ve read...the law might not apply to Jeeps, but I know people that have been ticketed for a lifted Silverado without flaps
-might be a good idea to keep the mounts on there JUST in case and until you can get a firm answer from someone in touch with the law...
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/28/00958-01.htm

 

[Starrs]

Chris, AZ also requires mudflaps for “any truck with a modified suspension or 1 ton axles”
-from what I’ve read...the law might not apply to Jeeps, but I know people that have been ticketed for a lifted Silverado without flaps
-might be a good idea to keep the mounts on there JUST in case and until you can get a firm answer from someone in touch with the law...
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/28/00958-01.htm

Flaps are the worst lol

 

[Nickgsjeep]

I remember how the 16” performed, so similar I would imagine.

Is tire rating your primary reason for 15’s? I can’t decide what wheels I want to go with

 

[Chris]

Is tire rating your primary reason for 15’s? I can’t decide what wheels I want to go with

Yep! I refuse to use a tire that isn't C rated. E rated tires ride like shit compared to C, I've experienced both and I'll never go back to E.

15" wheels have a massive selection of C rated tires, whereas 17s have only a few.

 

[Rick Flair]

Yep! I refuse to use a tire that isn't C rated. E rated tires ride like shit compared to C, I've experienced both and I'll never go back to E.

15" wheels have a massive selection of C rated tires, whereas 17s have only a few.

And on a TJ, my opinion, the 15” size is classic and looks best.

 

[Chris]

And on a TJ, my opinion, the 15” size is classic and looks best.

Yep, I agree. 17s only start to look right (in my mind) once you get to a 37" tire.

 

[Rick Flair]

Yep, I agree. 17s only start to look right (in my mind) once you get to a 37" tire.

True! I have 17” on the Runner with 33’s, don’t hate it as it fits, but a short TJ...

 

[Nickgsjeep]

@Chris ,personal opinion, no BS. what do you think of these vision Manx simulated beadlocks for my jeep since you know already where I’m going with the build. Not trying to jack your thread

 

[Chris]

True! I have 17” on the Runner with 33’s, don’t hate it as it fits, but a short TJ...

Things definitely look different on the short wheelbase TJ as oppose to the longer wheel base of the Unlimited models.

 

[Chris]

@Chris ,personal opinion, no BS. what do you think of these vision Manx simulated beadlocks for my jeep since you know already where I’m going with the build. Not trying to jack your threadView attachment 159326

I'm not sure I like those that much. Not the worst I've seen but not my favorites honestly. I wish Method made a lot of their 16" and 17" size wheels in 15". Method makes some of my favorite wheels in terms of looks.

 

[Nickgsjeep]

I'm not sure I like those that much. Not the worst I've seen but not my favorites honestly. I wish Method made a lot of their 16" and 17" size wheels in 15". Method makes some of my favorite wheels in terms of looks.

Yeah I like the 301’s and 305’s. I’m having a tough time finding some in 15” with a machine face that I like.

 

[Chris]

Yeah I like the 301’s and 305’s. I’m having a tough time finding some in 15” with a machine face that I like.

Yep, the 105 and the 305 are my favorite wheels, but of course they only make them in a 16" and 17", which stinks, because I'm set on 15s.

 

[Rick Flair]

I'm not sure I like those that much. Not the worst I've seen but not my favorites honestly. I wish Method made a lot of their 16" and 17" size wheels in 15". Method makes some of my favorite wheels in terms of looks.

I also like the new serrated bead edge they are using. I don’t know how well it works but I like they are thinking about things. If they work and tire tech improvements keeps from having to use beadlocks for lighter duty, that’s awesome.

(still hate method!)