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Old 12-30-2011, 07:01 PM
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hello,

just bought a 2011 jeep cherokee and was looking into gettting a more aggresive tire than stock want to go with an m/t and was looking for a definate size before i purchased new tires, going to use stock wheels and no lift. i just want a better look. just need to know how much over stock i can go with out rubbing the fenders of frame rails. it has the stock 17 inch wheels. thanks in advance for the help!
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44's
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Agreed ^^^
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Agreed ^^^
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Your factory tire is just under 30.5" and I've seen a few on jeepforum with 32's but you really might want to consider the 2" inch budget boost if your going to have any up travel more than a speed bump, wish I could help more.
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Originally Posted by E-Rok
44's
Are you drunk? 48's at least. 44's would look SO small.
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Originally Posted by hankthetank
Are you drunk? 48's at least. 44's would look SO small.
you have the cut and fold the fenders a little bit to fit 48's though
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Originally Posted by hankthetank

Are you drunk? 48's at least. 44's would look SO small.
Possibly 54s. You might have to do a lil trimming though ......
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4

Possibly 54s. You might have to do a lil trimming though ......
Ya, there's tons of guys where I live with '11 cherks trimmed to fit 48's...with no lift too. It looks totally BA.
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I know right ! I hope this guy at least does 35s stock. That would be sick
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Bet you ken get dem der... uh... tractor tires them uh 60" inchers from mah big green tractor
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He might need new axles for that though...
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Originally Posted by TheCK4x4
He might need new axles for that though...
What axles? Hes talking about a 2011. He would need to upgrade to a honda civic suspension.
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WOW. i saw this comming as soon as i read the opening post. think maybe he should stick to the 2011 gc forums.lol
thats just some funny ****e right there... i dont care who you are.
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Originally Posted by jcwclm

What axles? Hes talking about a 2011. He would need to upgrade to a honda civic suspension.
Dude .... Totally forgot.... Makes since now


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