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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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Need to replace the tires on my 95 XJ.

I'm currently running 31x10.5x15 on a set of American Racing 15x10" wheels.
I also have a 3" lift.

Was thinking of going with a 32x11.5x15.

I think this size would fit on the 10" rim a lil better.
The only concern I have is that the tires I have now do rub slightly at full lock. Mostly in reverse. (I don't mind trimming a little if needed)

Thoughts?

OR, I could replace them with a set of the same 31x10.5x15 that I have on there now 31x10.5x15.

If I do this second option I may swap the wheels to a 15x8 at some point in the future.

Not planning to do much wheeling with it. It's mostly used to get me to work and back. (mainly 2-lane country roads)

I'm new to the 4x4 world so I'm open to any advice/experience anybody cares to share.

'preciate it,
Steve

Here's the pic of the Jeep with the current wheels/tires.

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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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are ya keen to trim ya guards ,, if not stay with the 31s, .. just fitted 33 x 12.5 to mine on a 3inch lift and had to trim heaps.....
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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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i did 15x8 with 4in backspacing and have no rubbing even at full lock and bouncing. Summit has 15x8 soft 8s for $43 each.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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anything more than a 31 will rub with a 3" lift. You can get away with a 31x11.50 as long as you have proper backspacing. 32's will require some trimming if you want to go that route.
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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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heres a link to my butcher job
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/fi...-3-lift-41158/
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