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Old 06-14-2010, 04:32 PM
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I'm buying a 3inch lift for my 98 cherokee. It says that rec tire size is 31X10.5. What size wheels do i buy? I'm confused because i could either buy 15X7, 15X8 or 15X10. Is there a difference in tire size if i buy a bigger wheel. What size should i buy?
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Go with 15x8 with 4.5" Backspacing. What lift are you doing?
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My jeep came with a 3 inch tuff country lift when I bought it I have 31x10.50 on 15x8 4.5 backspacing and there was no rubbing whatsoever. I trimmed my fenders anyway but didn't really need to. I just like the naked jeep look. lol
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I'm buying a rough country 3 inch lift. Anyone recommend anything else?
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