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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Dickie-311
i'm think'in about buy'in a set of 235-75-15's for my jeep there 29" tall anyone have any other sugestions ?
I'm about to put on some 245/70 r17s on mine within the next couple months which turns out to be a 30 inch tire
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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i had 31-10.50's on it when i got mine. it only rubbed when i hit a big ***** pothole or something. i ditched them in favor of a lift and 33's
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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I put 31 mud swampers on mine. it fits ok.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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i ended up picking up a set of there 235-75-15 $493.00 mounted balanced ans installed . grabber A/T-2

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+AT+2

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+AT+2& partnum=375SR5GRAT2OWLLT&vehicleSearch=false&fromC ompare1=yes

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Before I lifted mine I ran 30x10.5 BFG AT. They rubbed on big bumps front and rear, especially turning. My shocks were pretty old though






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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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for those that are tire shopping. please price compare with
www.onlinetires.com use they're prices and have americas tire Pricematch! i saved $230 this way. my buddy saved $170
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dickie-311
looks good. remember to take it easy for the first 500 miles or so
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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do they rub. looks good. i just got a 97 cherokee and want to put some better tires on it also. whats a budget boost.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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i put on 235/75/15 prime wells with some Cragar steelies. no issue at all. love the tread on the tires. They handle great....
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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i have 31" grabbers on mine.. rubs like a son of a ***** turning and on huge bumps.. took my fender flares off.. helped a bit.. but my suspension is tired as hell
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wheels61
do they rub. looks good. i just got a 97 cherokee and want to put some better tires on it also. whats a budget boost.
A Budget Boost (often called BB) is a cheap lift. Usually using coil spacers and/or longer leaf spring shackles. Most are 2". They don't improve performance so much as getting a little more ground clearance on a budget.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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yeah go with the 235s but be aware that its not just the tire size but also the backspacing of the wheels the tires are on
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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33's on a stocker. doesnt take any major trimming, but its a tight fit.

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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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i just got some bfg km's, 30.5x9.5x15. this is the max tire size on a stock cherokee. they come close but do not rub.
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