Can you fit 16" wheels on the JT?

[Jg4167]

Found a good deal on a wheel tire combo but they're 16" wheels. I thought I read somewhere that the JT rotors were too big to fit 16s. Cant find any info on it. Thanks in advance.

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[CarolinaGladiator]

With spacers anything is possible. Without them...NO.

 

[Hootbro]

My understanding is no, minimum diameter is 17" to clear the brake calipers. Anything smaller will hit.

 

[WXman]

I ran 15s and 16s on my JKUs, but on the JT I just don't see it happening. The 17s just barely clear those massive rotors.

 

[Gunrunner72]

Why? 16" tire choices are becoming limited.

 

[Ichthus]

Add the cost of spacers and the bargain really starts to look like short term savings in exchange for long term headaches.

 

[WXman]

Why? 16" tire choices are becoming limited.

Less cost, more sidewall, more options, more load ratings to pick from just to name a few.

I did prefer the 15s over the 16s though...even more LT-C rated tires available and MUCH less expensive. Granted that was several years ago last time I bought some...haven't checked pricing lately.

 

[Jg4167]

Only reason I was considering the 16s is because I found someone selling some cheap near me.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Heck my wheel weights hit the caliper it’s that close to the stock wheel. No way I could fit a smaller wheel on it.

 

[MrJeep]

Heck my wheel weights hit the caliper it’s that close to the stock wheel. No way I could fit a smaller wheel on it.

Confirm, putting on the 17s from stock 18s I noticed how little clearance on the brakes there is. Worth it bc these are the best Jeep brakes ever.

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