Ok, so I drive a stock 2000 xj. I wanted to lift it and put 31's on it, but it's not happening any time soon, and the stock wrangler rt/s tires are just horrible. So my question is, what is a good size tire to put on without lifting the jeep. it can't rub at all. I've heard mixed reviews about putting 30x9.50r15 tires on, so i was pondering a 235/75r15.. what do you all think? also any reccomendations on make/model tires. I'm moving to snow country in north-west pennsylvania where there is alot of lake effect snow, etc so i need a good tire for snow and ice, but i dont want a dedicated snow tire

also pics would be nice if anyone has any..thanks!

 

I'm not sure about type but for size definitely go 235/75r15 if you don't want any rubbing.

 

"IF" it were me I would stick with a size that was JUST slightly larger then stock. Without the lift your just filling up the wheel wells and gaining little. You will probably loose MPG's with the bigger tires, and some if any power loss. Speedo issues always arise with tire size changes, little or allot depending on size. So in my opinion would be to stick with a small increase in height and width for now until the lift. Its just my 3 cents.

 

Ditto on the 235/75R-15 tires. I wouldn't go any bigger if you want guaranteed no rubbing without a lift or fender trimming.

 

I have a 94, and there's no modifications lift-wise. I had 235/75R-15s, they were Wrangler RT/S. I went to a 30x9.50r15 Wrangler MT/R and they didn't rub due to height, only the width. I'm not sure what the dimensions look like on the 2000, but the back of the left front tire rubbed on a sharp left turn, but it rubbed against the frame rail. Not a big deal, you had to really crank the wheel. So simple fix, either get a set of wheel spacers, or do what I did, move your steering lock over a few degrees, you lose minimal turning radius, but you won't rub. It's up to you. You shouldn't have to trim fenders with the 30s, definately with the 31s.

 

First off, have fun in Penn State. I'm not sure how things get there, but the ice storm and snow we got over here in Mass. got me looking at tires.

I *almost* went back to stock with the Wrangler R/Ts. I decided to go a little more aggressive due to the snow (and my affinity for playing around in it...) and I went with the General Grabber A/T 2. The choice came down to the Grabbers and some Revos, and I went with the Grabber which seems just fine, and clocked in at $60 per tire cheaper, after install.

The Grabber has been great on-road, no road hum, and much better performance than the All Season M+S tires they replaced. I don't have any comments on tire size though, I have 225/75R15 on my jeep, and almost went to 235, but decided against it to make life easier.

I hope to get them off road soon, but I have to make some repairs thanks to a helpful stereo thief...

 

aw man, that really sucks. Im sorry.

I say the same thing with the MT/Rs... they are road huggers when it's dry. They are terrific in the rain, and I've been tooling around in the snow with them, and I really can't complain about them. I drove to a car accident during a 2inch/hour storm when the roads weren't plowed and didn't have any problems, doing an average 25mph the entire way.

Just look around, get suggestions. Read my post above if your worried about size.

 

I appreciate it, it could have been worse though, so no worries, right?

I was curious about the MT/Rs but couldn't find anyone that could get them in 225/75R15.

How are they with ice or heavy rain/ standing water?

 

If it helps, I have a 1999 Cherokee that is completely stock. I have the 235/75/15 on mine, doesn't rub at all. I couldn't tell you what tires are good for snow. I live in sunny southern California. We complain when it gets to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Going with 30's on a 97+ xj is a hit or miss when it comes to rubbing. It all depends on the condition of your springs. If i were in your shoes, i'd go with 235's and get BFG All Terrains.



They excel in all terrains/conditions and are rated for snow/ice. You can't go wrong with these.

A cheaper version of them would be the General Grabber AT/2's:




HTH

 

The BFG's are good, the Mud-Terrains are also good.

As far as the MT/Rs, the ice is ice, they are better than a stock tire, but you still have to watch your speed. Heavy rain they are amazing, and standing water they are even better. I've gone through water over my bumper and they still took it like a champ.

 

I'm not sure on yours, but I have a 1992 laredo, which is probably close to the same, I am running 31 x 10.50x 15 on stock suspension. I have no rubbing unless I turn the wheel all of the way either direction and then the edge of the tire rubs on the control arm or something. I havent trimmed the fenders or anything on it. The 235/75/15 and 30x 9.50x 15 are almost the same size. I would go ahead and put the 30's on it if it was me...

 

he drives a 2000, which has a smaller fender area than the older xj's, like your 92. It's tougher for us with the newer xj's to fit bigger tires. I ran a 3" lift and my 31's still rubbed on the fenders (2001), while my gf's brother in law's 89 ran 31's on 3" lift and had plenty of clearance.