SubMan

Since the forum is so mega large I searched and searched but did not find a subforum to post into, if mods want to move it be my guest obv.. And then a big 'am sorry..' will follow.

I have an 1989 Cherokee all stock so far. What size tires can I fit max while stock? Since I am from the Netherlands is it possible to post metric system tire size.. I have 225/70/15 right now.
And does anyone know a way to convert sizes in inches to metric and vice versa?

As I do have plans to lift, front 1.2" and in the back add a leaf from an old set.
What size tires are max / fun to drive? for the near future most miles are on (dirt) roads so no real offroad stuff.

Thx in advance.

bighouts5591

235/75/15 are the biggest that you can fit on stock without rubbing or having to trim the fenders.......enjoy!

As far as conversions go, I don't know the formula, but here's a handy converter

http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html

SubMan

Thanks. Never heard of the site but that's a great find.

Can I fit a set of 31's if I lift as said?

bighouts5591

If your lift gives you 1.2" like you said, I would say probably not without some fender trimming.....I think 235s are about 28.5 inches, so the 31s are almost 3 inches bigger

SubMan

the 2.5 / 3 inches are total where the lift only affects the top half of the tire , right?
Is it not better to divide the 2.5 / 3 inches in two since it effects both sides of the axle / wheel. Therefore a 1.25 / 1,5 inch bothways, compared to the approx. 1.2"lift... is only differs 0.15 / 0.3"..??

Not sure though, my 2 cents..

All and all it will require some trimming I guess. Better skip these 31s for now then. Thanks!

bighouts5591

I have 235s on my XJ with a 3" lift and they still look decent

Greenfishinkayak

I am stock on 235, still feel like any lifting would require bigger tires because that's the whole point of a lift

mikeXJ1020

My friend has the same Silver XJ as above. He took his fender flares off and he runs 30s. looks pretty cool but its close to the fender. You could to some light trimmiing and prolly run 31s. You can do a whole lot of hacking and well, the sky is the limit.

If you dont really want to chop your jeep up, then run a small lift.

bighouts5591

I agree that my tires could be a bit bigger, but you should see how much flex I get with the smaller ones because they aren't getting buried into the fenders.

theBrew99XJ

I was told that 30/9.5/15 were the biggest you could go on stock with out any rubbing. 30s are slightly bigger than 235s so it will give a nicer a look.

pickles

31" tires will fit stock, on 96 and older xj's

SubMan

So in fact id I do lift the back 'add a leaf' and lift the front with the 1,2 inch discs the 31 inch tyres should be no problem? Naaice.. This just made my day.
Thx guys.

bighouts5591

I'm gonna have to call bull***** on that one.......31s rubbed a little on my 95 with a 3" lift

Greenfishinkayak

Maybe it depends on the width and backspacing