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Old 08-08-2010, 09:15 PM
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I was hoping if anyone knew what is the largest tire I can put on my 98 cherokee sport with its stock suspension? I'm trying to get some new tires and I was hoping to upgrade in size, but I don't know how big I can go without starting to rub. If anyone knows I would appreciate the info.
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235's look good lol. you could probly throw a 30 at it, a 235 is pretty close anyhow. if you wanted you could try a 31 and if it doesnt fit you could trim the fender. but 30 should fit good. fairly cheep too. or go to 4wd.com and you can find a 2 in lift got about 150 bucks and fit 31's
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I run 235/75/15's on mine with no problems. I would go with a 2 inch lift as CKY says if you want bigger.
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235's are stock size. atleast they were on mine. an like i posted previously a 30 9.50 r15 would fit good a little bigger than what you have now, less flex room with no lift and still having the fenders uncut.
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Alright thanks that really helps. Im assuming that if I go with the 30 x 9.5s that this is also the widest I can fit in?
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The largest stock size I was aware of was 225? I got 235's on mine and they fit fine(before my lift), 30's would be ok I think as long as your leafs aren't sagging. I did throw a 2" lift in but I haven't put bigger tires on. Yet...
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225 is the largest stock tire,235s or 30x9.50s are the largest you can get on one stock with no rubbing or trimming issues
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Yes, 225 is the stock size as per the data sticker on mine. However, mine came with 235's from PO and they ride nice.
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235's were stock on some models.

30's will fit no problem
31's will fit if you like rubbing
33's will fit if you like trimming fenders
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I just pulled some 265/70/15s out from under my Cherokee today (they rubbed the LCAs) and put them under my Grand (where they also rub!) They work fine except in super sharp turns!
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