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Ahhh, appreciate the education
I'm now torn with the possibility of going with a set of new wheels as I'm guessing a set of 235/75R15 on the stock wheel may not give me the look/feel I'm going for, hmmmmm. Possibly tall enough, but hope to hear some good news as to whether 30x9.5 is an option...? Thinking I'd get me a little closer..
A thought.. Wondering if could I do 30x9.5 in the rear and 235/75 in the front??
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I'm now torn with the possibility of going with a set of new wheels as I'm guessing a set of 235/75R15 on the stock wheel may not give me the look/feel I'm going for, hmmmmm. Possibly tall enough, but hope to hear some good news as to whether 30x9.5 is an option...? Thinking I'd get me a little closer..
A thought.. Wondering if could I do 30x9.5 in the rear and 235/75 in the front??
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Ahhh, appreciate the education
I'm now torn with the possibility of going with a set of new wheels as I'm guessing a set of 235/75R15 on the stock wheel may not give me the look/feel I'm going for, hmmmmm. Possibly tall enough, but hope to hear some good news as to whether 30x9.5 is an option...? Thinking I'd get me a little closer..
A thought.. Wondering if could I do 30x9.5 in the rear and 235/75 in the front??
Nick
I'm now torn with the possibility of going with a set of new wheels as I'm guessing a set of 235/75R15 on the stock wheel may not give me the look/feel I'm going for, hmmmmm. Possibly tall enough, but hope to hear some good news as to whether 30x9.5 is an option...? Thinking I'd get me a little closer..
A thought.. Wondering if could I do 30x9.5 in the rear and 235/75 in the front??
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Year: 1985
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I run 235x15 on stock rims and don't have any problems at all at stock ( or slightly below) height. They fill the wheel well just right, no rubbing but not a lot of empty space around them and tucked in good and tight, in case your area has laws about the tread sticking out past the flairs.
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"..... in case your area has laws about the tread sticking out past the flairs."
That's why I went with the set up I run. LEO's won't pull you over to unless it's VERY noticeable. Problem can come at your yearly inspection station if the law is on them about following the book. Rare but it happens.
That's why I went with the set up I run. LEO's won't pull you over to unless it's VERY noticeable. Problem can come at your yearly inspection station if the law is on them about following the book. Rare but it happens.
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Makes a lot sense, appreciate it guys. I may end up splurging for a set of new wheels to widen the stance some, but feeling 235/75/15 the way to go.. I'll share some pics after..
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Martlor shared some good sound practical advice here. As a fellow tire dealer I would give the same. As a longtime offroader I have found through experience that the less you have to hit stuff the less tire issues you are going to have. Even with skinny tires out wheeling trying to miss everything I could I have had to use up two spares and plugged a third to get back out. Wider tires just mean the more stuff you are going to hit. And the 235's float just as well as any of the rest with the correct amount of pressure. One of the most amazing things I have seen yet was where you can go with Model "T" Ford 3" tires on wooden wheels. I learned from this...
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Hey Earl,
Toying with a set of new wheels. Any wheel vendor suggestions that allow you to filter by backspace dimensions?
Raz
Toying with a set of new wheels. Any wheel vendor suggestions that allow you to filter by backspace dimensions?
Raz
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The most advanced filter is definitely SummitRacing.com
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...section/wheels
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...section/wheels
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The most advanced filter is definitely SummitRacing.com
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...section/wheels
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...section/wheels
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
i got the 3" rustys lift i like the ride and you can get a rear flex hose from autozone for like $15 use a YJ one its 3" longer than stock XJ
brake hose vvv
http://www.autozone.com/N,14400766//...eResultSet.htm
brake hose vvv
http://www.autozone.com/N,14400766//...eResultSet.htm
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Martlor shared some good sound practical advice here. As a fellow tire dealer I would give the same. As a longtime offroader I have found through experience that the less you have to hit stuff the less tire issues you are going to have. Even with skinny tires out wheeling trying to miss everything I could I have had to use up two spares and plugged a third to get back out. Wider tires just mean the more stuff you are going to hit. And the 235's float just as well as any of the rest with the correct amount of pressure. One of the most amazing things I have seen yet was where you can go with Model "T" Ford 3" tires on wooden wheels. I learned from this...
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