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Old 04-04-2009, 02:46 PM
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I have a stock 96 xj with 16" rubicon rims. What are the largest tires I could install without rubbing issues?
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probably 31's
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29" tires.. Anything larger no mater the rim size will and do rub..
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look in tires and lift section... not everyones lifted...
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you can fit 30's the 31 will rub to death and the 29's are similar to stock get some 30's. or lift it and go bigger
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30's= no rub
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i trimmed my fenders way back and my 31s rubbed stock
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According to the factory, p255s are the largest to be put on the jeep stock.
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