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Jeep Cherokee with Flat Fender - does 31" look to smal?

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Old 11-09-2017, 04:54 AM
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Default Jeep Cherokee with Flat Fender - does 31" look to smal?

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I hope this is the right place to ask. I ve a 97er XJ 4.0 with an OME 2.0 Lift. Unfortunately I have 245/75 R16 tires and they rub. Now I looking for new fender so I can fully flex without rubbing.

Have someone a photo of a XJ with 2" lift, 31" tires and flat fender? I care for the 31" looks to smal with flat fender on it.


This is an actually photo of mine.





Sorry for my bad english.


Thank you.

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run some 40's and mount the fender flares on the hood.
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i did a quick search online. i found a XJ Upcountry with flat fenders and 31's. The upcountry package is 1" over stock from the factory.


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Thank you Sir! I think 2" will be okay with 31 and flats.

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Originally Posted by Foley
Thank you Sir! I think 2" will be okay with 31 and flats.

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it will probably look pretty good. post up some pics when you get it done.
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I think it will look good.
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Adding to the mix....

1.5" lift 31s



4.25" lift 31s

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If you already have the flats on there I think it’ll look good with maybe some wheels with less backspacing. If you don’t have the flats on already there a post somewhere of how to modify the OEM flares that you need to look into.
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Hi,

thank you all for so mutch input. I don't expect this!

My wheels have a positiv backspacing from 24mm. @Samiam, do you know the searchwords for this post?

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No I don’t, maybe someone else will chime in that does but I’m pretty sure it’s here. Google is your friend and just try different phrases. If you have 2” of lift I don’t think you need to trim a lot for 31s. And that’s another phrase to use “no lift and 31” tars”. I seen some posts bout that.

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