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how much lift to fit 17" w/ 285's

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Old 01-06-2010, 01:02 AM
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someone offer me a set of wheels that would fit to the cherokee xj 98, they are really nice 17" with 285 bf mt... and I have a stock xj, any help to know the real size of that wheels.. (like 32, 33???)... aand how much to lift?, i'm planning to do a 4 inch setup... would that be enough??
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what is the 2nd number I think you need that to figure out what size it is, my guess is its about a 33" tire tho
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what is the 2nd number I think you need that to figure out what size it is, my guess is its about a 33" tire tho
Yeah BFG offers a 285/70/17 and that works out to roughly a 33" tire. Its going to be tight with a 4" lift.
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thanks, and yes is the 285/70R17, on mustang rims, fits awesome!!! ill be uploading some pics for you guys... think aim gonna do some fender triming w/ 4 inch lift, later and saving some money aim goin for the 5.5 RE short arm..
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I have BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM's they are 255/75 R17 They stand 32" tall and stuff fine in the wheel wells with a 4 1/2" lift. When extreme flexing there is some minor rub both front and rear but nothing I won't live with. If I ever decide to go bigger I will try not lifting but trimming fenders. Remember; the higher you lift the higher the center of gravity=Rollover.
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