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What Tire Size?

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jeepsport90

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So im finnaly getting some money goin on the heap and i need tires for an up comming road trip the jeep is comlpeatly stock but i have cut the fenders and removed the flares what tire size/type should i go with until i can get my lift?
 
The search nazi's are foaming at the mouth reading this right now...

30x9.50x15. Click here for more info.
 
It's his first post here.:D


A 30"x9.5" will fit with no trimming, but will rub on flex. If you're already trimmed, a 30" tire will be fine. You could run a 31" with some rubbing, running a wheel with less backspacing should eliminate that.

Budget boosts of 2" are cheap, look into that if you want to run 31"s with no issues.
 
fubar XJ said:
It's his first post here.:D


A 30"x9.5" will fit with no trimming, but will rub on flex. If you're already trimmed, a 30" tire will be fine. You could run a 31" with some rubbing, running a wheel with less backspacing should eliminate that.

Budget boosts of 2" are cheap, look into that if you want to run 31"s with no issues.
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That's why I warned him!
 
lol yes first post, sorry bout the search i tried but all i found were 33's and bigger and a lot of used tires for sale thanks a lot for the info though think im goona go with 30's any suggested brands?
 
www.treadwright.com

$68 for A/Ts and $71 for M/Ts! Here's your first good searching opportunity on here. They are retreads...I finally bought into them this year after seeing them perform flawlessly on several friends rigs. No problems on or off-road. Their reputation is spreading pretty quick. Search re-treads or treadwright on here.
 
235/75R15 is a good size, and dosn't do too bad offroad, if that's your thing. I'd recommend Dick Cepek tires, but they are expensive, and don't come less than 31". I like Bridgestone and Firestone tires. I had BFG ATs and they wore down very fast.
 
keep your stock tire size until you lift. you're just gonna be replacing those tires anyway. save the money. my 2 cents.
 
I would say go with some either 235/75 or 30x9.5 Treadwrights will be my next set of tires.
 
RenegadeStang said:
33x10.50's do just fine on stock suspension and cut fenders.
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With the amount of bumpstop required up front, I would suggest a budget boost to run 33x10.5's in order to maintain 'decent' up travel.
I would not run 33's with stock gearing, so, factor in terrible on road acceleration/mpg and less than desirable crawl in 4lo.
 
i have a stock height xj and went with 235/75/15's i could even point you into an extremely easy direction to make quick disconnects for your front anti sway bar for 9.80(this is what i paid for parts needed at home depot) you would never believe how much more flex i got and how much better it did on the trail... it actually saved me in a pretty hairy situation on my first time out being disconnected just let me know if you'd like the link and tips on what to expect.
 
Lee337 said:
my friend running 33s and stock everything and cut fenders just fine
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"Just fine" is a definitely a matter of opinion here. I'd never run 33s on stock gearing....done it before for a very short time and I thought it sucked. It's not just fine compared to what it would be like with the proper gearing.
 
I have 235/75's for street and run the 33's just for trail.

MJ shackles (b/c my leafs are inverted) and extended rear bumpstops are the only mods besides trimming.

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