Wider Tires on XJ

[martin12]

Hi Everyone

Currently have Bridgestone 694 Duellers 235/70/15 tires fitted to my 1996 XJ without a lift.
Would General Grabber HP 255/70/15 fit or would they rub just
looking for a wider profile tire that fits any advice appreciated

[phrenic13]

Read the following (posted by other member)



What size tires can I fit on my Jeep?
There is no absolute due to variance in suspensions, but here are some general guidelines…

-- No trimming and no lift, factory wheels
Typically a stock rig can handle 29" tires, MAYBE 30"… 235's metric…

-- No trimming, 15x8" Tech1 w/4.75 backspacing --

With 2" lift = 29 to 30x9.50 tires
With 3" lift = 30x9.50 tires
With 4.5" lift = 31x10.50 tires

-- Minor trimming, 15x8" Tech1 w/4.75 backspacing --

With 2" lift = 30x9.50 tires
With 3" lift = 30x9.50 to 31x10.50 tires
With 4.5" lift = 31x10.50 to 32x11.50 tires
With 6" lift = 33x12.50 tires

In addition to these guidelines, year must be considered. Up to 96 the wheel wells were generally more "open"…97 and later have a tighter front wheel well and are more likely to experience rubbing. Of course, virtually any tire can be fit with enough trimming. Typically most XJ owners don't go much larger than 35" tires, and that's at a minimum of 6" of lift.
If your wheel backspacing is less than 4.75" (such as 3.75") expect to add at least an extra inch of lift.
Also, thinner tires will fit easier as well. (such as 33x10.50's)

[citizen@large]

Everything you need to know...

http://members.aol.com/Stvns/XJhelp2.html

[martin12]

Thanks for the link very good info.

I,m using Mickey Thompson Classic II 15x8 rims
so I am trying to get the right size tire to go with
stock suspension

[dave92cherokee]

I have the stock 15x8 rims with 31x10.50 15 Maxxis Buckshot Mudders on my jeep with 3 inches of lift and have no problems with rubbing when wheels are at full turn.