A couple of wheel/tire questions from a beginner.

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Dec 11, 2012 | 05:24 AM

#16

OEJ

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From: S.Jersey

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

New question.
I saw a used set this week, and the rims has some sort of mold on them.
At first, it looks like scratches/curb rash, but it's not.
I saw the exact same mold on another Jeep on the steet, so I took a photo.
Does this stuff rub off, or is this the metal corroding? Avoid?

this is NOT mold. its clearcoat starting to peal off. its not going to rub out. you will have to get the rim sand blasted to remove all the clearcoat then repaint or reclear it. this type of clearcoat pealing looks like this because the wheel is a machine style appearence with clear over top of it.
i restore alum rims as a hobby.

poeple who have no clue should really not comment. giving wrong info is not good for anyone.

Last edited by OEJ; Dec 11, 2012 at 05:30 AM.

Dec 13, 2012 | 01:13 PM

#17

ChadLunsford

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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper

I know 235/75/15 will fit a stock 98 XJ
But does 30x9.50R15 fit a stock 98 XJ?

I ran 30's on my stock height before I put my lift on, I did have backspaced rims and it did rub the inner fenderwells but nothing a box cutter and a hammer can't fix! Haha