Whats the lagest/widest tire size i can fit on my 00 xj?
11-02-2010, 08:40 AM
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Whats the lagest/widest tire size i can fit on my 00 xj?
I just bought i 00 cherokee, and i dont really have a need to lift it but i want bigger tires and wider. How big can i go without running into problems? Could i do like a 15x10 wheel? And if i go with a width like 9.5/10ish what would be a recomended offset of the wheel?
all comments welcome. thanks
Pat
all comments welcome. thanks
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11-02-2010, 09:51 AM
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How about 275/60/15? 2" wider than stock but virtually identical in height (diameter)......won't mess up speedo. Stock back space is 5.25" so a 4" bs wheel with a 2" wider tire should get about the same backside tire clearance as stock.
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wider tires are actually worse, not better. they displace the weight of the vehicle over a larger area, resulting in more float and less traction.
that is why mudders run wider tires...to try and help float.
that is why mudders run wider tires...to try and help float.
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you would need a smaller backspacing to fit them w/o rubbing
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11-02-2010, 09:58 AM
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Guess it all depends upon what your goals are with the XJ.
If your not going with a lift or a bit of slice and dice on the fenders than the 235s work well. I would actually consider a bit of trimming fitting a bit larger tire. Modification would be effectively free, just requires a bit of planning and careful cutting. There are plenty of articles / discussions walking you thru step by step. (Just to be honest, I have not yet cut my fenders or flares)
If your not going with a lift or a bit of slice and dice on the fenders than the 235s work well. I would actually consider a bit of trimming fitting a bit larger tire. Modification would be effectively free, just requires a bit of planning and careful cutting. There are plenty of articles / discussions walking you thru step by step. (Just to be honest, I have not yet cut my fenders or flares)
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11-02-2010, 11:23 AM
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Float???? I thought it was: more tire=more traction. Floating over mud pits isn't mudding.
11-02-2010, 11:51 AM
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On uneven ground/deep snow, thinner tires are actually better since there is less resistance to them moving forward because of the decreased width. That's why most people usually put skinnier snow tires on their cars.
On sand/mud, wide tires are preferred because they sink into the surface less, thus "float"ing over it instead of getting stuck
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im soon to be putting a 31x1050 15 on the xj. its got a 2"(+) body lift. so will the 31's fit w/o cutting. im not worried about lock to lock scrub. also, running my stock 15x7 rims is ok, too, right?
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there is no body lift for an xj they are unibody you prob have a 2" bb lift they might rub a little when you go over speed bumps and such
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On a flat surface, yes - more width = more traction.
On uneven ground/deep snow, thinner tires are actually better since there is less resistance to them moving forward because of the decreased width. That's why most people usually put skinnier snow tires on their cars.
On sand/mud, wide tires are preferred because they sink into the surface less, thus "float"ing over it instead of getting stuck
On uneven ground/deep snow, thinner tires are actually better since there is less resistance to them moving forward because of the decreased width. That's why most people usually put skinnier snow tires on their cars.
On sand/mud, wide tires are preferred because they sink into the surface less, thus "float"ing over it instead of getting stuck
11-02-2010, 01:13 PM
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Floating isn't the exact right term, but its the best to describe what happens. You aren't literally "floating" on the mud, snow, or sand, but you don't sink anywhere near as much with the bigger foot print.
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What you are thinking is closer to hydroplaning or skipping over it.
Floating isn't the exact right term, but its the best to describe what happens. You aren't literally "floating" on the mud, snow, or sand, but you don't sink anywhere near as much with the bigger foot print.
Floating isn't the exact right term, but its the best to describe what happens. You aren't literally "floating" on the mud, snow, or sand, but you don't sink anywhere near as much with the bigger foot print.
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The largest tire you an go with on stock rims for a non modified XJ is a 30x9.50. Anything larger (taller or wider) than that will rub unless properly backspaced rims
(allows for more tire width) and/or trimming (allows for more tire height) is done to your non-lifted XJ.
(allows for more tire width) and/or trimming (allows for more tire height) is done to your non-lifted XJ.