I have a 97 XJ COuntry and bought some new take-off JK tires and wheels reasonably. They are 245 75 16's which puts them at about 30.6". THe bolt pattern is 5 on 5" so I need adapters. THe adapters will push the wheels out by about 1.25" Will I have any rubbing with all else being stock and mostly street driven? I also need a speedo gear 32 tooth if anyone has one out there let me know. THanks!

 

I am not a fan of adapters as they are weaker than the hub. They will be the weakest link for your tire/wheel/hub/suspension assy.

Most stock Cherokees with stock wheels can run up to a 235/75R15, which is about 29.5" tall. Anything bigger hits, even on the street.

The JK wheel offset is probably different, but with the adapters this may not be an issue.

I guess you could always try it. If it doesn't work, you will only be out the adapter price, 20 lugnuts, your JK tires & wheels, and your time. And maybe some underbody components and your fender flares.

 

do you have any lift or have you cut your fenders and why not just put some larger tires on your wheels

 

I think because he got those JK tires & wheels at a "good price", so he won't have to buy new 15"s.

This will probably end up costing him more in the long, or maybe in the short, run than a new set of 15"s.

Just sayin'.

 

$175 for 5 tires and wheels with less 4000 miles. All like new plus spare is new. 175+100(adapters). So far 275 invested. Even with a $200 lift kit I have only $475 invested which is about what I was going to spend on tires and now I have a lifted XJ and cool new wheels.

 

If you're going to lift it, which you did not indicate in your original post, you'll probably clear.

Quote: "Will I have any rubbing with all else being stock..."

Its your Jeep.

 

Time and money...I desperately need tires and just wanted to know if i could get by short term without lifting.

 

bcsideshow, depending on where you live, wheel spacers will not pass state inspection. They don't in Jersey.