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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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hey guys new here and new to the cherokee bloodline just got my first its a oldy but a goody 1997 jeep grand cherokee v8 5.2 electric everything!

i also got a set of lt245/75r16 tires ... can anyone tell me if they will fit????
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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there the eqivilent of 30.5inch tall tires ive heard of 30.950 on a stock zj but i think you need to trim the fenders alot...i reccomend a bb so youcan clear the tires with ease
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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It will probably rub. I've got 245x70x16s on mine but it has the Up-Country suspension.
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rickybarth
there the eqivilent of 30.5inch tall tires ive heard of 30.950 on a stock zj but i think you need to trim the fenders alot...i reccomend a bb so youcan clear the tires with ease



whats a BB?
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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it's a buget boost. spacers that sit on top of your coils to give you some lift
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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with a 2" budget boost (BB) and just trimming a little of the plastic in the front of the wheel well I have had both 31 bfg AT's and 31 treadwright MT's. The only rubbing is when you turn the wheel completely to the right or left. It rubs on the the front sway bar a little but it very rarely ever happens on mine and has only removed a little paint from the sway bar. I would suggest it.
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