Quadratec sells the "rubicon extreme" wheel which is almost identical. 15x8 and 16x8. Just as an option...
Need help / guidance on wheels and tires - and some photos!
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Hot damn... those look really good too. I didn't know about these but now I'm tempted!
The only issue is that I literally just bought 5 brand new Duratracs for my TJ in 16" sizes... ugh!
Rubicons came with 245/75R16 tires from the factory.
If you're interested in seeing the variety of factory wheels that came on TJs over the years (as well as their size, backspace, etc.), check this out:
Jeep Wrangler TJ Factory Wheels
31 x 10.5 duratracs on ar23 15 x 8 wheels, no true lift just H & R springs and front pucks to level it out, so maybe 1-1.5" higher than stock.
Thank you! Beautiful TJ - impact orange? LOVE the half doors.
I found a VERY good thread with pics here. I think both 31s and 32s look great with 15" wheels.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/picture-request-32-tires-and-2-5-lift.5473/
@Chris - I am not extremely particular about 15x8 vs 16x8. If you want to get new wheels, I can take the 16x8 wheels off your hands
I wish I could find a set of black half doors one day. Soft top + half doors = perfection on a TJ.
BTW - your wheel/tire combo also look great. I just need to decide 31 vs 32 now.
Mamba makes a pretty good representation of the Moab wheel, but in a 15x8 with 4.5" BS.
https://mambawheels.com/current-wheels/mr1x-silver/
https://mambawheels.com/current-wheels/mr1x-silver/
thru my years of TJ ownership, I've run the tire gambit from my stock 30's, to 31's, to 32's, and finally 33's. the 31's/32's were on a 2.5" lift, the 33's, 3.5" lift.
31's,
32's,
And 33's,
31's,
32's,
And 33's,
Thank you! Which of these combos did you like the best?
The 32s look good visually. It's amazing how each TJ looks different. Sooo many wheel/tire combos even for 15x8 and 31/32s.
Thanks brah!
To this day, I kick myself for not sticking with the 31's. Granted, I do like the look of the 33's and the added ground clearance, but so much effort had to go into making 33's work properly. Lot's of time, headache, and coin. 32's were a good compromise, but the tires were a little wider than I preferred. they only make a 32 in a 32x11.50x15 size, unless you try to go with a metric equivalent, but then you are stuck back on a 16" wheel and load E tire. IMO, a 2" lift on some KO2' all terrains would be the bees knees for general FSR exploring and beach shenanigans.
BendLarry
TJ Addict
If you do find a set of used Rubicon Moab wheels, Duratracs come in a load range C in the 16" wheel size - 265/75R16. One of the few tires that does. They will not stick out of the flares.
Sounds like your next tires are destined to be 35's
Highly unlikely, but never say never.
I just got a set of five original early TJ 15x8 wheels from Craigslist (older style as shown below) for $200 . I don't mind running duratracs at all. I was thinking I would get the 31x10.50R15LT duratacs to go with these 15x8s.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QL66FW/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Now I am sitting here wondering if I should have just spent more and bought the original 16x8 MOABs (see a pair on CL about 3h drive away) and get the 265/75R16 duratracs instead. Did everyone here go through this insane process of choosing rims and tires haha. I can usually decide on things quickly but this wheel/tire decision is really killing me.
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I've said it before, the only reason I own the Moab wheels is because they're the factory Rubicon wheels and I LOVE the look of them. I hate the fact that they are 16" though and that the tire selection for 16s is much, much more limited than 15s.
However, I guess it's not really that bad, because in all honesty I don't think I'll ever run another tire than the Goodyear Duratrac, which definitely come in a 16" size.
So I guess it works out having the factory Moab wheels to be honest! I still don't understand why they put 16s on the Rubicon models and 15s on all the other TJ models. That one is beyond me.