31's without lift - How bad will they rub?

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QKRTHNU

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Dec 17, 2004

• #1

I have the opportunity to trade tires with someone. 31"

I won't be doing any wheeling until it's lifted. How bad will 31's rub during Daily Driving on pavement? Just in tight turns & big bumps or all the time?

I just want to know if it's doable until I lift it (which will be sooner than originally planned if I do the trade.)

This is on a 95' XJ Sport

Thanks.

 

Twisted Copper

NAXJA Member #962

Location

So. York County, PA

• Dec 17, 2004

• #2

they'll probably rub over every little bump. Can you throw a 2" lift on there to accomodate them while you get the time/cash for a better suspension? They can be bought pretty cheap and are an EZ install.

 

Yucca-Man

NAXJA Member # 683

Location

Castle Rock, CO

• Dec 17, 2004

• #3

You really should do at least a 2" Budget Boost to fit those.

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Dec 17, 2004

• #4

88 stocker, 31's, saggy rear end. I only seem to notice the oversize tyres when I hit a fairly significant bump or at full lock when turning - and the bumps usually require a few hundred pounds to notice.

With on-road driving you won't note too much of a problem. I've been driving that way for the last two years (long story.)

5-90

 

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NeversummerCO

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northern Colorado

• Dec 17, 2004

• #5

just do some fender cutting, you'll be fine. Seriously though, even with 2" you will rub. I put a 3" superlift on my buddies XJ and 31s, they still rubbed a bit. Turning will be your main concern.

 

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Red97XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northern Indiana

• Dec 17, 2004

• #6

my 97 was that way for 2 days, every little crack in the road it rubbed. But I did not trim either.

2" BB must have.