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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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Default 33/12.5/17... or 35/12.5/17 wheel help

So i have the option to buy some 33/12.5/17 BFG KO or
some cooper 35's.
but i am having a hard time online finding some wheels that have a 5x4.5 bolt pattern which is cherokee right ? and ford too i think. Can someone help me find some black wheels, any brand. dont really care on style wanna try to stay away from the Circular hole type but tight budget means what ever i get i get.
Trouble is 17 wheel is hard to find! can somebody please help me ? and i will be going with a 4.5in Rough country lift. would i rub with 35's? some say yes some say no. So should i just go with 33's?

Thanks guys.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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I'll be surprised if there are many 17" wheels out there with the 5x4.5 pattern. Everybody today has gone to 5x5 so that's where the money is.

That being said, with copious trimming you can fit 33's under a stocker, but to keep the Jeep looking normal and not trim up to the hood line, 35's on a 4.5" may be a bit tight based on pictures I've seen around here.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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If you will be using your Cherokee for anything besides a DD you should look for tires that are at least twice as tall as the wheels. That will give you enough sidewall so you can air down for extra traction.

Example: 33 inches tall=15-16 inch wheels, 35 inches tall=15,16, or 17 inch wheels.
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