ikatkoo

i have a 99!cherokee it seems higher then stock but idkk for sure..but will 31x10.5 clear it? i have 2/35s on it now and they have no prob the 31s seem an inch or two bigger but idkk.

JeepingDan

Yes

ikatkoo

i wuldnt have to trim anythin?

PocketsEmpty

If you're at stock height, you'll probably have to trim something. I'm at stock height in my '98 with 235's, and they are stuffed, and rub a little at full turn.

77olds

Sure, it'll clear.... until you hit a bump, or have to steer... or hit a bump while steering.

I'm running a 3" lift on 31x10.50x15's on my 2000. Had to trim away some of the bumper end caps so it wouldn't rub from steering. Then i had to trim away some of the bottom of the back of the fender flares so it wouldn't catch while steering. Even still if I hit a bump while turning, sometimes the tread will grab the flare.

ikatkoo

ur 235s rub? my dont come close..? and o okay well im puttin in a lift on it..

PocketsEmpty

Pics?

I should've clarified, mine only really rub when I'm backing up while turning tight and going over a bump. But, I'm installing flat flares so that issue will definitely go away soon (and hopefully so will the 235s)

ikatkoo

ookay well how do you cut the fenders and whats the best way to trim all of it..? i mean iv done it to my other jeep but it came out ****ty so i had someone finish it and make it look nice whats the secret to it?

PocketsEmpty

Do a search for trimming fenders on a 97+ model. There are several different techniques, and you'll want to keep in mind that if you plan to add aftermarket flares, you may want to hold off on trimming. If you're going flareless, you have some options. Cut and fold, etc.

Best way to search is to go to Google and type site:cherokeeforum.com fender trimming 97 98 99 2000 2001

ikatkoo

well whats better aftermarket flares or jus folding?

PocketsEmpty

That's all a matter of opinion, and what your area's inspection laws entail. Some states require that the tire stick out no further than the flare.

ikatkoo

well im from ny unfortuinetly do you know if they have that law..?

PocketsEmpty

From a quick Google search, it appears that they have no laws regarding fender flares. PA is more strict about it, but I know a few that don't run flares here, and as long as the tires don't stick out TOO far, I don't think they have had a problem with cops

ikatkoo

okay thank you very much

JeepingDan

Yeeeessssss.....