« Back to product
William A.
Will this wheel Quadratec Ascend Wheel 17x8.5 with a 5.2in Backspace - Machined Face for 07-26 Jeep Wrangler JK, JL & Gladiator JT, work on my 2015 Wrangler Sport Unlimited with a 35" tire 35x11.5 with the 5.2 backspace and not stick out past the fender flare and not rub inside?
Yes, the Quadratec Ascend Wheel (17x8.5 with 5.2" Backspacing) will work exceptionally well for this specific setup on your 2015 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sport, but with a few minor caveats depending on how you use your Jeep.
Here is exactly how this setup will fit:
1. Will it stick out past the factory fender flares?
No. One of the main reasons Quadratec designs their custom wheels with a 5.2" backspace (compared to the typical aftermarket 4.5" or 4.75" backspacing) is specifically to keep larger tires tucked under the factory JK fender flares.
A 35x11.50 tire is slightly narrower than the standard 35x12.50.
Mounted on this 17x8.5" wheel, the tire's sidewall tread will sit virtually flush with the outer edge of your factory Sport fender flares, keeping your Jeep street-legal in states with strict tire-coverage laws and drastically reducing mud and rocks kicked up onto your doors.
2. Will it rub on the inside?
On-Road (Daily Driving): You should have zero rubbing on the street. The 5.2" backspacing pulls the wheel out just enough (about 1" further than your stock ~6.25" backspaced wheels) to clear the suspension components during normal driving. Because you are running a slightly narrower 11.5"-wide tire instead of a 12.5", you gain extra breathing room.
At Full Steering Lock (U-Turns): There is a very slight chance the inner sidewall or tread lugs could lightly graze your front sway bar or plastic air dam when the steering wheel is turned all the way to its absolute limit. If this happens, it is incredibly easy to fix by adding a washer or two to your front steering stops to slightly limit full-lock turn angle, or by slightly trimming the plastic air dam.
Off-Road (Suspension Flex): Keep in mind that a 35" tire will require a suspension lift (typically 2.5" minimum) or aftermarket flat fenders to prevent the tire from rubbing the underside of your stock flares when the suspension compresses.
Overall, this is one of the cleanest, most practical "factory-plus" fitments you can run on a JK if you prefer a clean look over a wide, aggressive stance.
Here is exactly how this setup will fit:
1. Will it stick out past the factory fender flares?
No. One of the main reasons Quadratec designs their custom wheels with a 5.2" backspace (compared to the typical aftermarket 4.5" or 4.75" backspacing) is specifically to keep larger tires tucked under the factory JK fender flares.
A 35x11.50 tire is slightly narrower than the standard 35x12.50.
Mounted on this 17x8.5" wheel, the tire's sidewall tread will sit virtually flush with the outer edge of your factory Sport fender flares, keeping your Jeep street-legal in states with strict tire-coverage laws and drastically reducing mud and rocks kicked up onto your doors.
2. Will it rub on the inside?
On-Road (Daily Driving): You should have zero rubbing on the street. The 5.2" backspacing pulls the wheel out just enough (about 1" further than your stock ~6.25" backspaced wheels) to clear the suspension components during normal driving. Because you are running a slightly narrower 11.5"-wide tire instead of a 12.5", you gain extra breathing room.
At Full Steering Lock (U-Turns): There is a very slight chance the inner sidewall or tread lugs could lightly graze your front sway bar or plastic air dam when the steering wheel is turned all the way to its absolute limit. If this happens, it is incredibly easy to fix by adding a washer or two to your front steering stops to slightly limit full-lock turn angle, or by slightly trimming the plastic air dam.
Off-Road (Suspension Flex): Keep in mind that a 35" tire will require a suspension lift (typically 2.5" minimum) or aftermarket flat fenders to prevent the tire from rubbing the underside of your stock flares when the suspension compresses.
Overall, this is one of the cleanest, most practical "factory-plus" fitments you can run on a JK if you prefer a clean look over a wide, aggressive stance.
Brandon D.
Just to confirm, the factory one lugnuts will work with these?
No, factory lug nuts generally do not work with the Quadratec Ascend Wheel. While these wheels are designed specifically for the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator platforms, they feature smaller, deeper lug nut pockets that usually cannot accommodate the large, 22mm (7/8") hex head of the factory lug nuts.
Most aftermarket wheels like the Ascend require a spline drive or thin-wall lug nut so that the lug wrench socket can actually fit inside the hole without scratching the finish of the wheel.
Most aftermarket wheels like the Ascend require a spline drive or thin-wall lug nut so that the lug wrench socket can actually fit inside the hole without scratching the finish of the wheel.
Scott G.
Will these work with 35" tires and the 2" Mopar lift?
Yes, they will.
Ryan B.
Will the factory lug nuts and center caps work with this wheel?
The factory lugs definitely will. We can't answer for the center caps, as we haven't tested that fitment at this time.
Nicholas S.
Are the bead lock trim rings removable?
No, they are not. These are a faux beadlock, not a true bead lock.