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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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I have a 99 Cherokee Sport with stock wheels and no lift and need to know what the largest tire size is that I can put on it with out any mods. I comute 100 miles a day . And its my daily driver. Thanks..... Chip

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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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30 inches tall
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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ya no bigger than 30 lol i stuffed some 31 on my xj when i got it and when i drove over the smallest rock it rubbed and i had to have the back empty and no one was able to ride in the back......you could always cut or fold fenders ta get you by
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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks, this Cherokee is setting on 225/75/15s. My last had 235/70/15s I'll be shopping for some new tires this week and looking at some all season AT . Just sold a SUV on BFGoodrich Long Trail ATs. I got a lot of miles out of them, but thier a little noisy.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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I am on 31x10.50x15 with 4.5" backspacing wheels and hacked fenders.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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If you commute a lot, maybe consider sticking with a 235? Idk.. I'll totally throw my vote to the Wrangler DuraTrac tire. If you want an all season with some serious snow (and surprisingly good mud) traction, then these are tend tire. They do come in a 31x10.50 design, too.
I'd also suggest a 2" BB as well. If your leafs are in good shape, then maybe just an AAL or bastard pack, but my pref is the drop bracket.
Get some extended bump stops as well? Usually it's an inch of BS for every inch of lift..
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Old May 25, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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I have 235/75/15 stock height with saggy leafs. Sometime when I go to flea markets to sell stuff I load that thing up and there is no rubbing. also I dont have any rubbing while turning at full lock. I have goodyear wrangler silent armor tires. They arent loud and get great traction in any terrain. They are technically a snow tire but good year says their life span is 60k miles. I have probably around 8k on them now and the tread bearly looks worn. They will run you about $150 a tire. I got mine on sale for $100 each.
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Old May 25, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Not tech moved to cherokee chat
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Old May 26, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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I do believe I will be looking at 235s. Havent seen the wrangler Dura tracks but will look into them. I actually thought about putting this on the Cherokee Chat, but since I was looking for info and tire sizes and not talking about the weather I went with Tech. Thanks for everyones input.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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I've got 30s with no issue on very saggy rears
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Old May 26, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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You can go a big as you're willing to cut, I've seen 35's on stock suspension somewhere on Jeepforum
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Old May 26, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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30's
If you drive 100 miles a day stay stock size
easier on gas and cheaper tires
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by VTJeep
If you commute a lot, maybe consider sticking with a 235? Idk.. I'll totally throw my vote to the Wrangler DuraTrac tire. If you want an all season with some serious snow (and surprisingly good mud) traction, then these are tend tire. They do come in a 31x10.50 design, too.
I'd also suggest a 2" BB as well. If your leafs are in good shape, then maybe just an AAL or bastard pack, but my pref is the drop bracket.
Get some extended bump stops as well? Usually it's an inch of BS for every inch of lift..
this. i have the duratracks love em only downside is thin side walls so if your airing down and seriously wheeling popping them is a possibility.. but i wheel mine fairly hard at 15psi (actually just got back from a trip) and they did fine always have, had them on my old jeep. plus they look aggressive too!
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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With enough cutting you can fit any size tire on the stock suspension!
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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With trimming... 42s? without 235/75R15 to be safe with no bumpstops.
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