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Old 09-06-2010, 10:05 PM
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I have a stock 98 Cherokee Sport 4x4, will i be able to fit 30" tires or anything close to 30" without trimming anything on my Jeep's body? I feel like an idiot driving a stock Cherokee with tiny tires in what I consider a "redneck" community. If not can I get a really cheap lift that will be functional for minor off-roading, nothing overkill because this is my everyday vehicle, that will be able to fit 30"s?
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this thread is like beating a

do a search. been handle thousands of times.
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
this thread is like beating a

do a search. been handle thousands of times.

lol, exactly what i was thinking.

this is why i poke around NAXJA more often, they know how to use the search feature over there
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sorry, im new at this.
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yes they will fit. may have a little rubbing at full lock
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at least someone was kind enough to answer, How bad of a rub? and if not 30's then what about 225 or 235's.
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235's wont rub at al. and it depends on how wide of a tire you go. 9/5's normally do not cause that much of an issue. i ran 10.6's and i could just not turn full lock
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31's will fit.
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So i guess the best bet would be 30/9.5/15 since i still have stock rims.

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I still have stock rims..
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I want to avoid as much rub as possible so I am still debating on 30x9.5x15 or 235x75?x15
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i would go 30x9.5 personally. are you looking for an at or mt? look at treadwrights. they are retreads and a great value!
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Originally Posted by pickles
31's will fit.
Not on a 97+. Stick with 30's.
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Originally Posted by jmm0122
Not on a 97+. Stick with 30's.
x2 the fenders were cut differently in the front. a tad smaller
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got my 31s put on earlier today on a stocker and they dont rub except when i turn all the way


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