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05-29-2010, 10:42 PM

PRJeep

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Help with tire size.

What is the biggest on road tire size that fits a stock 2001 cherokee sport(no lift)? Thanks for the help.

(NO RUBBING)

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05-29-2010, 10:43 PM

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30X9.50

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05-29-2010, 10:44 PM

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What is the biggest on road tire size that fits a stock 2001 cherokee sport(no lift)? Thanks for the help.

(NO RUBBING)

I run p235's with no rubbing but i have heard you can run 30's but they might rub a tiny bit.

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05-29-2010, 10:46 PM

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you'll be fine with 30s, I had them on my 92 before I got my 87

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05-29-2010, 10:52 PM

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I would listen to the veteran ^^ haha.

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05-29-2010, 10:53 PM

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I would listen to the veteran ^^ haha.

thank you

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05-29-2010, 10:59 PM

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thank you

Not a problem

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05-30-2010, 05:17 AM

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Depends on how worn out your suspension is. I have 235's.

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05-30-2010, 11:48 AM

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If I were to put moabs 16x8 on my stock 2001 cherokee sport(no lift), what is the biggest on road tire that would fit?(NO RUBBING)
I was told that 235's/70/16 would do it. any suggestions? thanks once again.
(sorry, first time jeep owner)

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05-30-2010, 01:44 PM

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A 235/70/16 measures approx. 29 inches. Here is a nifty little calculater for converting from Metric to inches. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp Just put the size in the vehicle stock tire size and hit compare tire size.