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Old 10-14-2013, 06:42 AM
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I have a 94 Jeep Cherokee with a 3 inch rough country lift... what are the largest tires i can fit on it, 32 or 33?
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With stock flares: 31s. With trimmed fenders: 37s.
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Pretty much what he said..
31s are as big as you can go without trimming.

33s are fairly easy to fit with some trimming and bump stopping.
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I would rather not start cutting stuff up but.... i really want tires bigger than that. thanks guys
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If you really want to keep a clean look, you could do some bushwackers or other aftermarket flare. With some of those and 3" of lift you could probably stuff some 35s in there.
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Originally Posted by EagleXJ
If you really want to keep a clean look, you could do some bushwackers or other aftermarket flare. With some of those and 3" of lift you could probably stuff some 35s in there.

My buddy runs 35's on 3.5" with trimmed fenders. Flare less he too his time and it's really clean
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Originally Posted by Hilltop14
I would rather not start cutting stuff up but.... i really want tires bigger than that. thanks guys
the thing is iff you take your time and do it right it can come out looking very clean
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Originally Posted by Hilltop14
I would rather not start cutting stuff up but.... i really want tires bigger than that. thanks guys
32's will probably fit with stock fender flares. Just don't wheel it. My kit is 3.5" and I ran 32's. Just required a little trimming on the very ends, which wasn't even noticeable. With that being said the first time I went offroading I ripped one fender flare off and buckled both fenders.
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i have treadwright 31s on my 3 in zone lift. took it out wheeling no problem.

ok ripped off the inner fender lining but thats minor.

everything else stayed in tack
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Skinny 33's will fit in the stock fender openings without trimming (have 33's on one of mine now with stock suspension and no trimming, with bumpstops I'd wheel it like that). If you're willing to trim and bumpstop it, go with 35's imo.
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Originally Posted by kirknd4spd
Skinny 33's will fit in the stock fender openings without trimming (have 33's on one of mine now with stock suspension and no trimming, with bumpstops I'd wheel it like that). If you're willing to trim and bumpstop it, go with 35's imo.
If your a mall crawler yes I trimmed my fenders and extended my bumpstops on my 3.5" lift my 10.50's barley fit.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
If your a mall crawler yes I trimmed my fenders and extended my bumpstops on my 3.5" lift my 10.50's barley fit.
I wheel my 87 hard on 33's and around 1.5-2" of lift. Very minimal trimming, only cut and fold, and extended bumpstops. Flexes enough to unseat the front springs and the tires never rub. I have room for 35's, and its far from being a mall crawler.
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
If your a mall crawler yes I trimmed my fenders and extended my bumpstops on my 3.5" lift my 10.50's barley fit.

All depends. My 10.5's fit with 1.5" spacers. So basically I can stuff a 12.5" tire in my fender wells.

Though they have been cut. and seems flatened. But you can keep the stock flare look. My bumps are only 2.5"

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3" 33x12.50. Trimmed to the first crease and then stuck softballs in coils. Tires don't touch unless its flexing and the wheel is turned downhill.

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Originally Posted by holycaveman
All depends. My 10.5's fit with 1.5" spacers. So basically I can stuff a 12.5" tire in my fender wells. Though they have been cut. and seems flatened. But you can keep the stock flare look. My bumps are only 2.5"
What's the width and BS on your wheels ?

Mine are 8" wide and 3.75" bs


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