I did mine with the leafs still on the jeep. So much easier than having to deal with the leaf bolts.

 

I previously had a TJ and as I am finding out there is a big difference in the amount of wheel and tire VS lift when comparing the XJ and the TJ. I have 01 XJ Limited. I have come across a set of 5 Canyon wheels for $150. I like the way they look but I am not sure if they will fit on my XJ due to the bolt patterns? One of them also has a 30x9.5 tire on it. So I was also wondering if the 30's would fit at a stock height without rubbing? I do plan on putting on a 3" or a 4.5" lift in the near future. I'm just not sure of the pluses and minuses of the two lifts. I don't do a lot of off road wheeling. But do like to go to Rausch Creek on occasion. So any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

The canyons will fit, but if your gonna run wide tires I'd go with aftermarket wheels with less back spacing.

 

With no lift you will have to use a stock wheel. Wheels with less BS will not tuck in at stock height when you flex. 9.5" tire should be ok, once you go to a 10.5" they rub on the lower arms a little bit at full lock. if it's an 01 Limited you should already have alloys, no?

 

The widest I'd probably go would be 10.5 and that might even be questionable. Delaware has a law that states only 1" of tire can extend past the wheel well. So I'm probably going to have to get fender flares regardless. I just like the look of the canyons. However Black Rock Wheels does make a wheel that I like. I'm just not sure how they'll look on a Cherokee.

 

If your going to lift I would hold off on buying wheels until you do. With 10.5" tires your going to want less BS.

 

Hey! I'm running a 4inch lift right now and I bought 31's because I was planning on jumping to a 5.5 lift but now I won't be able to get the money for the new lift. And these new tires are really begging to be put on. So I want some feedback. Do you think they would look dumb? Ive seen 4.5 lift with 31's and they really fill up the wheel well, and I dont like that look very much. So whats your opinion?

 

I'm running 31x 10.5 Dick Cepek mud country with 3" rough country lift, looks good to me. I was even considering 33" swampers. Don't know what you application is but the 31 with 4.5 looks too small to me.

 

I agree.. But for the time being... It will do the trick for him.

I rolled around on stock wheels with my lift until. I got my rims in. Do what you have to do that's all!

 

Thanks! I'll probably put em on this weekend. Sweet Decal btw

 

Why is my jeep way louder inside after lifting?

 

They'll pretty much look like this from the side:



...and like this from the back:



Our 'kee has Canyon's with 235x75R15's ...the 9.5x30R15's are about an inch taller, and maybe 1/2 inch wider (and they would and do look nicer IMO ...but for what I paid for the wheels & tires, I'm not complaining).

You probably won't need flares. And even NJ cops won't be bothering you.

 

Not a decal, I bedlinered the entire exterior and air brushed the skull and swords. The black is already fading grey from all the salt this winter. Gonna re-paint when it gets warmer. That bedliner is perfect for trail blazing and fending off rust. Glad you like it.

 

Back to this... should I get an AAL for the time being or is it really that bad?

 

Brdavis9, what size and brand lift do you have on your truck? I like the way it looks.