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Can you comfortably put 32" tires on a 3" lift?

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Question Can you comfortably put 32" tires on a 3" lift?

I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I'm planning on putting a lift on it in a couple of months. I want to get a black diamond 3" lift and it says that it can fit 31" tires but I was wondering if anyone knows if you can fit 32" tires without rubbing.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I have a 3.5 RE and my 31s rub. specially wheelin.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by xjrev10
I have a 3.5 RE and my 31s rub. specially wheelin.
you should put bumpstops in.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Im planning on goin this route as soon as i get the funds for the tires (already have the lift on).......You should be okay with a little trimming i plan on trimming as well when the tires/funds get here lol.......
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Old May 1, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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All depends on if ya plan on trimming or not. Im running 3 inch lift with 33's
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Old May 1, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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you can run 35" on a 3" lift


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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/search.php <~~~~~~ use me

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...ghlight=3+lift
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/33s-3-inch-7127/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/xj-lift-tire-setup-thread-260/
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Old May 1, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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With the right amount of trimming you can run 40" stock. At 3" with larger than 30" tire you will also rub on the Control arms. ostly comes down to how much you want to trim, flex, turn...
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by xjrev10
I have a 3.5 RE and my 31s rub. specially wheelin.
I have the RE 3.5" and 31s and are not even close to rubbing. I am even moving to 33s with a little trimming of the factory flair.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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it all depends on the back spacing of your wheels and how much you are wiling to trim. but just do the lift then get your tires and trim where necessary and get the correct bump stops and you will be OK
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Old May 3, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Awesome. Thats the answer ive been looking for thanks. I think ill be ok with 32"s because I dont do much off roading and mainly want it for looks.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Aftermarket Rims, Trim, hockey puck bump stops and you will be just fine.
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