jimmyfingers85

I Just picked up a set of stock JK 17"s for My stock 95 XJ. I also just ordered spidertrax wheel adapters. Does anyone know what size tires would look the best? I'm debating on a small lift also.. maybe 2". As for the tires I was thinking 285/65/R17 (31.x11.2x17) does anyone have a pic of a stock height xj with 17's?

xjmarc

Stock won't fit with 31s with the flares on it. 29" is about as big as you can go. Something like a 215/70/17 would fit and be a bit bigger than stock.

88CherokeeKid

215 is like a 26"? 31's should clear

xjmarc

Do the math a 215/70/17 is 29x8.5x17.

88CherokeeKid

Oh Nevermind, its more like 28". If you're doing a 2 inch lift 31's should be okay.

88CherokeeKid

Yeah I just checked

88CherokeeKid

And tires are always shorter than advertised when on the vehicle.

xjmarc

Not always and metric sizes tend to be much closer. My 265x75x16 MTZs on my Cummins measure out to 32.5" which is actually bigger than what they should be. Now get a BFG or Maxxis and they are usually at least an inch shorter than sidewall size in standard but metric are dead on.

jimmyfingers85

Well I want a little bit wider tire.. And I don't want it to look like they are low profile

xjmarc

245/65/17 would be 29.5x9.5x17. It might rub a little on a stock suspension depending on how worn out your springs are but would look pretty good.

jimmyfingers85

Even with the spacers?

xjmarc

Wheel spacers will make the tires stick out farther but won't help with fender clearance.

jimmyfingers85

Right.. I can trim the fenders if needed.. I was thinking about going with the $99 2" Rustys shackle and spring spacer kit.. Then getting the 31" tires. I just don't want to spend a bunch of money on it.. I plan on selling it next summer.

jimmyfingers85

This is currently how she looks

Cerveja

Stock jk rims have like 6" of back spacing where as your XJ probably had closer to 3 or 4". So after the spacers you are still likely to be the same width depending on the spacer thickness.