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Old 03-23-2011, 02:11 PM
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i have a cherokee lifted 4 inches already, but i want to run 33's what size rim would i need to get if i get 33x12.50x15 and also what spacing so it doesnt rub? also i know i'll need to cut the fenders, but i dont want it to rub. also the other option is to get 33x10.50x15, what size rim would i need? and the spacing? i want to know what you guys think would be a better option!
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i run 4in bs 15x8 with 33-12.5 15s
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Its going to rub the fenders no matter that you do.

You are going to have to trim the fenders in the front behind the tire close to the door to turn the wheel.
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I have a 3.5 on 33's, I cut quite a bit. Before I moved to 33's. Haven't been able to scrub with out expecting it.

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I trimmed mine back to where the edge of the flair is. Not where the stock flair dirt line is, but where the stock sheet metal "flair" becomes just flat fender. There is plenty of space now on 33x12.50. Before trimming, i could only turn the tires ~25% of the way to lock. Although im not sure this applies since my axle is pushed forward 1-1.5"
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I run 33" with 3.25" BS 15x8 fender trimmed 1" b4 the line.
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I should of got 35's

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so i would be fine to run 33x10.5x15's then? or should i stick with 31's...im willing to cut my fenders. if 33's would work what bs would you recommend?
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well two guys just said either 3.5 or 4 inch bs so id go with either of those
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Get 33's. See my sig. I have 3" lift and 33's on 15x8 with 3.75 bs. I would rather go with 4" bs
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I'm running 4" lift. Bushwacker flat flares,33x12.50r15 MT's on 15x8 wheels with 3.75" BS . Works great.
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