Don't me. I can't find the answer when I search. I should know better, but I'm also an idiot.

My XJ has been throwing the "Too Low. Lift NOW" code and I need to clear my CEL. Unfortunately, funds are really tight right now, so 'doing it right' is not in the cards at the moment. As I attempt to slowly build my collection of lift parts, I have come across a sweet deal on wheels and tires. The problem is they are 31's and I'm at stock height.

What kind of rubbing can I expect without trimming? Will it be occasional and only at full turn, or is it just plain foolish to put 31s on an otherwise stock XJ? A 3"+ lift is in the card for the near future, so this WOULD NOT be a permanent deal.

How does backspacing play into this?

Thanks for the advice,
s

i've never tried, but i got a 2" bb on tired springs and my 31's rub on full turns, and ate the flares on the trail.

We have a lift and tire thread already..moving there..

That is good to know. I hope to hear more on it, but the reason why I asked is one of my buddies who used to work at a tire shop told me that he is 100% positive that you can stuff 31's under a stock XJ without cutting and there will be no rubbing at all.

According to my understanding from this forum, my buddy has snorted too much crack to be reliable. Is that a safe conclusion?

s

Yeah, but according to that thread...and I quote:
"Leave questions and Comments for the talk section."

So...that means this current thread is not appropriate for the tread you are referring to?

s

yes