rwmtn80y
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Morgantown, WV
Hi all - I have been scouring forums and google, and I'm starting to think what I want doesn't exist.
I have a 99 XJ, 4.5" lift on 31x10.5s. Rig is going to be an "expedition" type rig, so I'm not trying to go super tall or wide tires, and it won't be wheeled ultra-hard.
I'm running the older, factory jeep 5-spoke wheels. On my current setup, the tires -just- fit inside the stock flares, and already sling a lot of mud/water up the side of the truck.
I would like to pick up a set of wheels with different backspace to widen the stance, add a bit of stability when the truck is loaded with gear. The catch is that in my state (WV), tires have to be covered by the flares to pass inspection.
I'm looking for a set of no cut/no drill factory mounting, but WIDER fender flares. Is this a total fool errand project? On 31's at 4.5, I'm having a really hard time justifying cutting fenders etc etc, and dealing with body issues down the road (solid body XJs are already hard to find with the salt here).
Thanks for any guidance,
S
I have a 99 XJ, 4.5" lift on 31x10.5s. Rig is going to be an "expedition" type rig, so I'm not trying to go super tall or wide tires, and it won't be wheeled ultra-hard.
I'm running the older, factory jeep 5-spoke wheels. On my current setup, the tires -just- fit inside the stock flares, and already sling a lot of mud/water up the side of the truck.
I would like to pick up a set of wheels with different backspace to widen the stance, add a bit of stability when the truck is loaded with gear. The catch is that in my state (WV), tires have to be covered by the flares to pass inspection.
I'm looking for a set of no cut/no drill factory mounting, but WIDER fender flares. Is this a total fool errand project? On 31's at 4.5, I'm having a really hard time justifying cutting fenders etc etc, and dealing with body issues down the road (solid body XJs are already hard to find with the salt here).
Thanks for any guidance,
S