i cant undrestand why my cherokee classic came with a donut instead of a full size spare. i see a few out there with the same issue. the spare tire cover is for a full size .
is this even legal? if i mount it on the front , will i even have control of the suv? will it even take the weight?
im thinking it was a joke... almost like how cars give junky scissor jacks and those rinky dink tire irons.

 

its only to get you 50 miles at 50 mph nothing beyond that. go to CL get you self a cheep rim and a matching tire and call it a day

 

I bought a full size spare tire/wheel, but before I owned it I did have to use that donut. No prob driving at low speeds like it was designed for. The Jeep looked a little ridiculous though hobbling down the road . . .

 

Maybe the PO, bent a rim and used the spare. Replaced the spare with a donut. Here's a site to get the orginal build sheet. Contact them, asking for the orginal build sheet. http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/universa...ull&category=U My '91 came matching alloy rim and full size spare.

 

My 2000 Cherokee classic came with a full matching spare!

 

Mine had a donut, I put that on craigs fast, and got a full size cheap

 

Full size spares were automatically included if the vehicle had the limited slip differential option, but with the open diff, the donut was standard.

 

... of all the things to be concerned about with what your jeep came with or not....really a donut tire.... lol the answer is pretty simple and i doubt an investigation of the PO's habits would be necessary.. plus.. why would the the maker of the car have factory donut spares if they weren't safe or didn't hold the weight of the suv??????? get on craigslist and i'll bet you can pickup one of those stock rims with the original goodyear wrangler all season for like $20.... hell i've given away stock sets of rims/tires from my previous jeeps lol. so good luck with your conundrum

 

my came with a full size matching spare wahoo

 

I think you will be fine with a donut for a little while. I used to drive a Buick Park Avenue Ultra, which weighed about 4,300lbs with me and all the dust on it. Donut spare handled just fine, but I took it slow just to be safe. Considering an XJ is 1,000 lbs lighter than that I don't think it will be an issue.

 

Here's the biuld sheet for mine. Full size spare is listed as a option.

I am pleased to provide vehicle build information for your 1991 Jeep
Cherokee.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-SA
AHT Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARPP Limited Decor Group
BAFP 130 Amp Alternator
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAJP Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRKP Left Power Mirror
GSKP Right Power Mirror
GTKP Power Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LSAP Security Alarm
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAP Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKP Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MTAS Bright Liftgate Applique
MWGP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PS7 Dark Silver Metallic
QS7S Dark Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRMA P225/75R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJGP 15" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
Z03P Rear Spring Group Iii
Z59P Left Front Spring Group Ix
Z78P Right Front Spring Group VIII

Thanks for driving Jeep, have a great day!

Sincerely,

Terri Lynne

Customer Service Representative
Chrysler Customer Assistance Center