Ry all just bought a new 2015 Unlimited trying to figure out what rims look best. I am getting a 2.5" lift with 35" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radial tires. Any pictures or suggestions on what size rim to put with these? I hear an 18 inch room is not cost-effective
17's seem like the best all around size( I may be biased though since that's what I'm running). Cost of tires isn't astronomical compared to 18-20" wheels. 17's also provide plenty of sidewall for off-road with 35's at the end of the day I think it all comes down to personal preference and $$$.
I have 17's also. here's a pic of my with my 35" MT Baja MTZ's! Wheels are 17x9 Rugged Ridge XHD's - just like Nates, it looks like. I've since put the center caps on though.
16" and 17" are the most cost effective (15" rims are too small for the JK). 18" may be the worst because there is limited availability of rims and tires unless you are keeping a stock set of Sahara rims.
It's all a matter of opinion, but 35" do look balanced on a set of 17" rims and perform well enough off road. If you stay on the pavement and only care about looks then its just a matter of personal preference. Check out the Picture Forum for thousands of examples.
16" and 17" are the most cost effective (15" rims are too small for the JK). 18" may be the worst because there is limited availability of rims and tires unless you are keeping a stock set of Sahara rims.
It's all a matter of opinion, but 35" do look balanced on a set of 17" rims and perform well enough off road. If you stay on the pavement and only care about looks then its just a matter of personal preference. Check out the Picture Forum for thousands of examples.
I'm running 35's on 20" wheels but that is only because they came on the jeep when I bought it. They do get scratched up a bit when off-roading though. FYI they are Fuel Off-road wheels.
I just went through the same thing I decided on 17" wheels to go with my 35's. I thought it looked the best and there are a ton to choose from. Also almost all tires are available in 35x12.5x17 or 315x70x17. I went with Rockwell 17's and pro comp Xtreme MT2's.
The 16's deserve a little love. If you like the tires looking BIG, the smaller wheel gives you that...
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