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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Ditch your silly 16" wheels 
I had 33x12.5s on my last one with 4" BS wheels. Still rubbed the control arms, but the fenders were clear. I had ~3.5" of lift, and it was sitting at 39" front/rear at my fenders and 23.5" at my front bumper. I only trimmed about an inch off the front fenders, and the rear were folded.
I had 33x12.5s on my last one with 4" BS wheels. Still rubbed the control arms, but the fenders were clear. I had ~3.5" of lift, and it was sitting at 39" front/rear at my fenders and 23.5" at my front bumper. I only trimmed about an inch off the front fenders, and the rear were folded.
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ditch your silly 16" wheels
I had 33x12.5s on my last one with 4" BS wheels. Still rubbed the control arms, but the fenders were clear. I had ~3.5" of lift, and it was sitting at 39" front/rear at my fenders and 23.5" at my front bumper. I only trimmed about an inch off the front fenders, and the rear were folded.
I had 33x12.5s on my last one with 4" BS wheels. Still rubbed the control arms, but the fenders were clear. I had ~3.5" of lift, and it was sitting at 39" front/rear at my fenders and 23.5" at my front bumper. I only trimmed about an inch off the front fenders, and the rear were folded.
think ill get some CHROME soft 8s and some 31 inch retreads
Last edited by my89xj; Sep 8, 2012 at 01:23 PM.
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Originally Posted by my89xj
how much do you think i can get for my old wheels and tires?
think ill get some CHROME soft 8s and some 31 inch retreads
think ill get some CHROME soft 8s and some 31 inch retreads
No, I don't lick fish.
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From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Find some old chrome d-windows or wagon wheels.... the round holes of the soft 8's are okay, but the d-window has a more classic look that will fit your 89 better - IMHO
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by Basslicks
Find some old chrome d-windows or wagon wheels.... the round holes of the soft 8's are okay, but the d-window has a more classic look that will fit your 89 better - IMHO
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From: North Carolina
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have a frankenstein lift that is using Rusty's 4.5" coils and leaf packs (I know that sucks but bear with me). The lift measures approximately 5.5" over factory. I'm looking at going with a IRO long arm upgrade with the Bilstein shocks. IRO's website asks for the lift height to order the shocks but only measures in full inches, exp. 4", 5" 6". My question is, what lift height should I select since I'm at a half size?
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From: Frederick, MD
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
so now im thinking about 33s and trim like clown did. do my 16 wheels have the right backspacing or would i be better off with new 15in wheels and 4in of backspacing?
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From: Philadelphia
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I fit 32/11.5 BFG KM2 Mud Terrain tires on stock/negative lift 99 cherokee. No rub at full lock in the front, only bumped in the rear, had maybe 2-3 inches clearance. I cut and folded rear, and followed the line of mud on the front fenders to cut about 5-6 inches off. I installed the RC 4.5 Xseries and gained about 6.5/7inches. I wanted 33s but the 32s look and perform great. More room to stuff. Had to pull a TJ outta the mud yesterday.
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From: Chattanooga
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by XJtreme
I fit 32/11.5 BFG KM2 Mud Terrain tires on stock/negative lift 99 cherokee. No rub at full lock in the front, only bumped in the rear, had maybe 2-3 inches clearance. I cut and folded rear, and followed the line of mud on the front fenders to cut about 5-6 inches off. I installed the RC 4.5 Xseries and gained about 6.5/7inches. I wanted 33s but the 32s look and perform great. More room to stuff. Had to pull a TJ outta the mud yesterday.
