who is running 17" wheels
06-12-2010, 06:13 PM
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who is running 17" wheels
Looking at craigslist and i see some wheel and tire deals and wonder if 17's work ok on XJ's with a 2 inch lift, maybe some 265 75 17's
06-12-2010, 06:17 PM
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It can be done with LOTS of fender trimming. well actually about 3" of fender trimming(depending on back spacing)
I love the way 17's look on cherokee's though
stock JK wheels have 6.5" backspacing as well....
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Rubicon Standard
Machined Cast-Aluminum - Size 17 x 7.5
Sahara
Size 18 x 7.5
Backspacing on all factory wheels is 6.25"
Machined Cast-Aluminum - Size 17 x 7.5
Sahara
Size 18 x 7.5
Backspacing on all factory wheels is 6.25"
06-12-2010, 06:44 PM
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Yea I like larger wheels also, they remind me Land Rovers, but I dont trust my skills for cutting fenders. If I did I would want them finished off with a fender of some sort. I need more skills.
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cut and fold is easy! here is a bit of inspiration:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/si...87/#post568988
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/si...87/#post568988
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That just looks freakin great! It doesnt look like he had to cut the fenders and I have an 01. He does have a 3" lift though and that would need a transfer case drop as well. I just might be able to pull that off though. I want to steal my wifes Grand Cherokee 16" wheels. But she would never go for that.
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