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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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after some thought over the past couple months I've decided to keep my jeep and fix it up more... I will be in the market for wheels/tires after I lift it...

I'm going with a 4.5" lift, what are some good options that will fit stock fender wells.. ??

Not to keen on backspacing for the cherokee and there are so many wheel options I'm discombobulated..

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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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4.5" lift with 265/75/r16's on 16x8 rims
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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sweet xj !!! Wished mine didn't need paint so bad

no rub while wheeling or turning?
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks man!

The few times I've wheeled it it rubbed when stuffed. But I never extended my bump stops so thats probably why. But for regular day to day driving it's fine.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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4.5" on 31's. I've had 235's all the way up to 36" IROK's and they all fit. The problem isn't the height of the lift as much as it is the size of the wheel well. Personally, I like 4.5" and 35-37's, but you have to trim quite a bit for that. Oh and the wheels are 15x8 with 4" bs

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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
4.5" on 31's. I've had 235's all the way up to 36" IROK's and they all fit. The problem isn't the height of the lift as much as it is the size of the wheel well. Personally, I like 4.5" and 35-37's, but you have to trim quite a bit for that. Oh and the wheels are 15x8 with 4" bs
You did not have 36" iroks
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You did not have 36" iroks
Sure did. They are on my buddy's 78 f150 now. I only had them on bc everone said they wouldn't fit lol ill text you a pic of the truck. Oh and post up a pic of your jeep so the op can see 4.5" and 35's.
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Originally Posted by BNJeepsta
4.5" on 31's. I've had 235's all the way up to 36" IROK's and they all fit. The problem isn't the height of the lift as much as it is the size of the wheel well. Personally, I like 4.5" and 35-37's, but you have to trim quite a bit for that. Oh and the wheels are 15x8 with 4" bs
got pics of ur rig with the 36s on it?
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got pics of ur rig with the 36s on it?
I will look, but I don't think so. I didn't even drive it with them on. I have a d35 at the moment so it would probably explode if I tried to go down the street with them on. Tattookid85 has 35s on the same size lift I have. He might be able to post up some pics.
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Originally Posted by DieselDaze
after some thought over the past couple months I've decided to keep my jeep and fix it up more... I will be in the market for wheels/tires after I lift it...

I'm going with a 4.5" lift, what are some good options that will fit stock fender wells.. ??

Not to keen on backspacing for the cherokee and there are so many wheel options I'm discombobulated..

pics are a plus
4.5 inch lift with 31 10.5
With factory 15's
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Originally Posted by phjoshuy

4.5 inch lift with 31 10.5
With factory 15's
Clean!!
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Clean!!
Thanks buddy.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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I'd run at least 33's with that big of a lift. My MJ had 31x10.5's on it when I got it on 4.5" lift, and the tires looked ridiculously small under it.
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4.5" and 35's with rock krawler 3link
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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puddin and phjo, how does it handle at highway speeds???

forgot to mention that I'd still like my xj to be a dd without a lot of drifting, bumping etc. on the highway...

nice rigs everyone keep 'em coming

ETA: I just found the TIRE/WHEEL STICKY again, I thought I seen that before... I looked before starting this thread adn couldn't find it, very useful info

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