32" tires with STOCK suspension..yes you can
05-08-2013, 05:02 PM
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32" tires with STOCK suspension..yes you can
I have a 2000 cherokee sport and everyone said it couldn't be done... So I figured I would try..
I bought 4 18" wrangler rims, which have 255/70/R18, measuring about 32". My stock wheels measured about 29".
Since theres a different bolt pattern on the new rims, I bought adapters from spidertrax.
Yes-heres the catch- trimming required. I I cut and modified the stock fenders and bumper caps front and rear. I trimmed the body metal behind the stock flares, and also the metal flanges has to be trimmed down..For now, very minimal rubbing on tight corners.
I plan on eliminating the rubbing by pulling the splash guards in the front away from the tires with a couple zip ties.
I bought 4 18" wrangler rims, which have 255/70/R18, measuring about 32". My stock wheels measured about 29".
Since theres a different bolt pattern on the new rims, I bought adapters from spidertrax.
Yes-heres the catch- trimming required. I I cut and modified the stock fenders and bumper caps front and rear. I trimmed the body metal behind the stock flares, and also the metal flanges has to be trimmed down..For now, very minimal rubbing on tight corners.
I plan on eliminating the rubbing by pulling the splash guards in the front away from the tires with a couple zip ties.
05-08-2013, 05:08 PM
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I like the look of it, overall its a little over an inch higher. Rides nice so far, over potholes better.. Some haters are going to moan about the look, but thats okay.. I think eventually ill add a very small lift.. More details to come, post questions, or give feedback, I'm kinda looking for peoples opinions, positive or not...is there anyone else wanting to try this..?
05-08-2013, 05:18 PM
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If it doesn't rub, that's cool, cause that would be my main concern. Did you do this for any other reason than to prove a point? Say bye bye to a few MPGs
05-08-2013, 05:23 PM
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I just put 30x9.50r15's on my 2000 sport that are on older Wrangler wheels and they rub my control arms on tight turns.
05-08-2013, 05:31 PM
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I have the same problem on my 88 with 31s. I was told you can either buy zj control arms with a lil modification, or buy aftermarket xj control arms that have a "S" patter to them.
05-08-2013, 05:33 PM
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05-08-2013, 06:29 PM
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Perhaps worn &/or abused suspension causes some rubbing for some but not all... Also, the different year and or model sub-category might have slightly different suspension specs..
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