18” rim on Rubi

[Fredski007]

Just pulled trigger and ordered a 2020 Rubi unlimited with the Diesel engine, got the (ADE)cold weather group. That changes the wheels to 18”, why? Is it for clearance for the brake assembly which might be bigger due to the extra weight of the diesel? That kinda sucks because I had two complete sets of wheels and tires on my 2014, 5 for highway and 5 bigger off road tires and wheels, I am keeping the off road set and trading in the highway set on the old Rubi! Will these M/T 17 “ rims fit the new 2020? Any thoughts?

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[Sting_NC_USA]

Just pulled trigger and ordered a 2020 Rubi unlimited with the Diesel engine, got the (ADE)cold weather group. That changes the wheels to 18”, why? Is it for clearance for the brake assembly which might be bigger due to the extra weight of the diesel? That kinda sucks because I had two complete sets of wheels and tires on my 2014, 5 for highway and 5 bigger off road tires and wheels, I am keeping the off road set and trading in the highway set on the old Rubi! Will these M/T 17 “ rims fit the new 2020? Any thoughts?

Not sure of the reason they bumped up to 18's, but your old wheels should fit. You'll just need different lugs and, of course, new TPMS sensors. The offset might be off just a little, though I don't believe it's been a concern unless you lift it and go with much bigger tires.

 

[Fredski007]

Not sure of the reason they bumped up to 18's, but your old wheels should fit. You'll just need different lugs and, of course, new TPMS sensors. The offset might be off just a little, though I don't believe it's been a concern unless you lift it and go with much bigger tires.

Michael, thanks, I’m stupid, why different lugs(lugnuts?)

 

[Sting_NC_USA]

Check out this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jl-vs-jk-lug-nut-specs.21369/

The first few posts nail it!

 

[Fredski007]

Check out this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jl-vs-jk-lug-nut-specs.21369/

The first few posts nail it!

Damn you guys are GOOD, thanks.

 

[blnewt]

Might not need new lug nuts if your aftermarket wheels have enough room in the lug bores. The stock JL lug nuts (for 14x1.5 thread) have a built-in washer that makes it tough to fit inside many aftermarket wheels, but some such as AEV have enough room. Not sure about those MT wheels though.

Here's a thread on that too
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/18”-rim-on-rubi.46657/

Haven't heard of any brake differences w/ the diesel, but there could be ???
Maybe they just wanted to have a different overall look for that pkg and changing wheels would be an easy item to make that happen

Oh, and congrats on that new order, should be a beast!
And thanks for your service

 

[WheelsASAP.com]

Just pulled trigger and ordered a 2020 Rubi unlimited with the Diesel engine

Congrats!

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