GAKRAWLER

okay guys, well i sold my 96.. had a 4.5" RC on 33x12.50x15 MTZs... bought a 97 xj and its stock right now.... (got a good deal on it).. now my question is should i go 4.5 on 33x13.50x15 mud grapplers on 15x10 Streetlocks or 6.5 on 35x12.50x16 on 16x10 streetlocks? i am taking off the fender flares, and am trimming the fenders slightly, also am custom fabbing front/rear bumpers as well. what would yall reccomend? Im getting this done soon so let me know!! THANKS pics would be helpful too!

huntingman2706217

35's... Largest tire for clearance... Maxing out the oem axles = most cosy efficient build...

DieselD

Tires for a 16" wheel cost more. So I'd avoid 16" wheels. You could also get away with 35x12.50s on an 8" wheel no need for 10" unless you just like the looks.

If it were me I'd go with 4.5" on 33s.

GAKRAWLER

I want a 10" wheel because I want the width.... @huntingman... im not quite understanding what you're saying lol.. are you saying I should or shouldn't go w/ 6.5 on 35s?

DieselD

A 10" wheel with a 12.50 won't give you any more width than an 8" with the same tire.

Unless the backspacing is different between the two.

huntingman2706217

Should... 35 is max size for your front and rear axles... So u cant go larger without axles... 35's are larger then 33's which give you 2 more inches of ground clearance... So why run 33's when u can run 35's...

The Rooster

just to be curious why did you sell your old jeep to do the same thing to again?

huntingman2706217

Id guess because a 96 and 97 are two very different cherokees...

GAKRAWLER

i sold my 96 because i made a profit off it, and got a great deal on a 97, with less miles! plus i just like the look of the 97-01s better. if i go w/ 35s i think i should get the 6" kit, but the shop i am getting the work done to said i can run 35s on 4.5 i just dont know how that would look

holycaveman

Lift height is strictly preference. I will be going to 35's with 3in of lift. But you have to do a little more work than running 6.5in of lift and 35's.

I could care less about looks. I just want it to rock and roll

However I usually roll my eyes at large lifts. Low jeeps and big tires are cool as far as I am concerned.

So its really not up to anyone but you as far as looks.

Xjtim

Delusional

holycaveman

Right, so why don't you just tell the OP how it is and what looks cool. Because its not really up to him, its up to you.

holycaveman

maybe this will help you.

3in lift and 35's



35in tires and 7in lift


35's and 5.5in lift



35's and no lift

holycaveman

6.5in and 33's



2in and 33's



5.5in and 33's



4.5in and 33's



33's and no lift

huntingman2706217

40's and 4.5in lift.... lol... mine!