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Vehicle & Technical => Jeep => Topic started by: cherokeegraham on August 05, 2006, 11:55:42

Title: tyre size
Post by: cherokeegraham on August 05, 2006, 11:55:42

Is it possible to fit bigger tyres without going for more lift by cutting the arches away? The yanks seem to do alot of body cutting on there's.

Title: tyre size
Post by: isle of man on August 05, 2006, 15:58:07

you should be good for 31x10.50x15 with your 2"inch lift.



peter henry

Title: tyre size
Post by: cherokeegraham on August 05, 2006, 17:18:53

Thanks, but I have 30" at the moment and would like to go bigger than that if possible, 32"+,  as I have had problems in deep ruts with the diff catching.

Title: tyre size
Post by: Bishops Finger on August 05, 2006, 21:35:32

Ya going to need a  biig lift then....... :lol:  :wink:  :roll:  :lol:

Title: tyre size
Post by: skip on August 05, 2006, 22:58:07

If you go bigger than 30 " your gonna have to extend the bumpstops, start triming fenders ect and winding out the steering stops. also your getting into regearing territory even with a 4 litre. My advice is save yourself some money. I've got places people with more heavily modded jeeps have had trouble simply by taking it steady and picking a good line, I run a 2" lift with 235/75/15 MTs. Have you got any disconnects yet? If not get some, they are the single best mod for an XJ.

Title: tyre size
Post by: Bishops Finger on August 05, 2006, 23:23:32

mmmm disconnects :lol:

Title: tyre size
Post by: tim_aka_tim on August 06, 2006, 16:13:23

With the stock gearing on a 4.0, you'll not want to go bigger than 31", you'll have no power left. Also bear in mind that the Dana 35c on the back of your cherry isn't the strongest axle ever made, and with tyres over 31", you'll wreck your halfshafts without a super 35 or equivalent axle upgrade to get some strength.
I'm sure bishops finger and isle of man would agree with me and urge you to ask the same question on Birty's, there are quite a few XJ owners over there who will be more than happy to help.

Title: tyre size
Post by: isle of man on August 06, 2006, 17:54:10

Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"

With the stock gearing on a 4.0, you'll not want to go bigger than 31", you'll have no power left. Also bear in mind that the Dana 35c on the back of your cherry isn't the strongest axle ever made, and with tyres over 31", you'll wreck your halfshafts without a super 35 or equivalent axle upgrade to get some strength.
I'm sure bishops finger and isle of man would agree with me and urge you to ask the same question on Birty's, there are quite a few XJ owners over there who will be more than happy to help.

yes........one for birty's


peter henry