Hi all!
I am speculating on changing out my standard size 1991 Cherokee tires and rims for new. The 2" inch lift is allredy in place but need advice or suggestions on what size of tires and rims will fit the best.

Best wishes, Jake

 

Is that really only a 2" lift? Anyways, 30x9.5/15 will fit perfectly.

 

Depends on how much flex you need... from that pic I'd guess you could stuff 31's and be fine for street driving, but if you wanted to four-wheel and needed flex, 30's are probably as big as you'd want to go.

 

That is a nice looking Jeep.

Where are you from? I ask because you have the amber light on the front fender...and I just now noticed the plate...

 

X2 I run these on my stock height and they are tight. No rubbing though

 

BACON

 

31's would be a little big, I agree 30's. if you dont plan on having a ton of weight in your car or towing or flexing you could get away with 31's. but theyll rub if towing

 

Great for off road, but on road, eh not so nice!!

 

Thank you all!!
Jake

 

From Iceland!!

 

ICELAND! Welcome!

 

I've had excellent luck with Hankook all terrain tires

 

If you go with classic 15" rims, then 30x9.5/r15 are the more all-around good option. The older XJs (I have a 96) seem to be able to tolerate the 31s as well (with 1.5-2" lift), but their width can still sometimes cause problem up front. At 3.55 gearing (which you probably have), the 31s will feel a little sluggish as well. I could feel a difference just going from one 30" to another that was just slightly taller (Hankook Dynapros over to BFG KO2s). Because I pull a camper sometimes, I didn't want to lose any more pulling power than I already have.

If you go with a 16" rim, you might find that you have a few more options. Because there tends to be more sizes available (for example tires that are a bit taller - but not necessarily wider).

If I was refreshing my setup right now - I'd definitely switch over to 16" rims. But I love the 15s I have, so I'm staying put for now on 30x9.5/r15 with about a 1.5" lift.

I do some moderate off-roading and snow-wheeling, and the 30s handle things just fine. Having a wider tire (31s are typically 10.5 wide - a whole extra inch per tire) is not always beneficial when the vehicle only weighs 3100lbs (consider the lbs. per square inch on the treads). I never have a problem keeping up with my friends, all of which have more lift and bigger tires. Unless things get real serious, the quality of the tire is what will matter most.

 

no pizza cutters! 255-65-16 on stock XJ rims
fits great and looks awesome!

 

When I built my XJ I consulted with the best authority ARB could recommend about putting 245/75/16's with a two inch lift on a '99 XJ. This was his response:

My biggest concern is your tire choice. A 245/75 will rub on the fenders-especially in front- if you want to use that jeeps suspension fully. (steep driveways at an angle, larger bumps or disconnecting the swaybar for trail use)


You might consider trimming the fenders for full clearance with that tire, or consider running a 30x9.50-15 or a 235/75. 245/75's on a 2" lift will rub the fenders, even on normal street driving.


Feel free to call me at (316) 776-9900 if you want to discuss details, etc.


Thanks!
Dirk




Dirk Sanders
DPG Off-Road
(316) 776-9900
BTW, width matters as much as diameter if you want to do anything other then drive on the street