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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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GOt a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Ltd, just put a 3: lift on the front (new springs) and a 2.5" on the back (new leaf springs) I have stock tires 225/75/15 and Im needing some new tires.. What size can I go to without rubbing issues.. Can I go to a 235/75/15? im wanting to keep the stock snowflake rims!
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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235-75s are fine, maybe even 30s
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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i had 30x9.5 bfgs on stock for two different cherokees with rubbing only on sharp turns at angles and i have 3in lift and could easily fit 32s, and my cherokee now is a 01 ltd, you definatley could do as much as 31
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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30" Cooper STT FTW!!!! 25K and keep em rotated

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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25K about 1/2 life left, spirited driving, 90% street

I used to race a 250R so have gone through many sets of tires, over the 20+ years, I put these near the top.

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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235's can fit on a stock jeep so with 2.5-3" of lift I would go for at least a 30x9.5 if not a 31x10.5.
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