Graduating = New tires from the parents

[jeepmaster]

2wd?

im just about to graduate and my jeep needs new tires, so the parents have offered to buy me some. my question is, what are the biggest tires i can fit on my factory heigh XJ. i also plan to throw on some AR 767's. i want the jeep to have a wide and aggressive stance so how much backspacing would you reccomend i get? as for the tires, i plan to get wrangler MT/R's. thanks ~ max

 

[TwistedCU]

With no lift on a 96 you really won't want bigger than 235x75R15's if you plan to go offroad, 30x9.50x15 might squeeze in there since it's a pre-97 year. For the money you'd have them spend on MTR's, you could get a cheaper set of tires and a 2" budget boost (do-it-yourself install). Just a thought - then you could go with 30x9.50x15's or maybe 31's but they will rub offroad. Backspacing? 4.5" is good. 5.25" is stock. The lower the # the further they will stick out. 4.5" BS will spread your wheels 1.5" apart from each other.

 

[far_right]

mounting lights on a yj

jeepmaster,

damn guy where have you been. you didnt get your license taken away again didja?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Ya, 235/75R15 and 30x9/5 will fit, and will slightly rub offroad but not bad.

 

[jeepmaster]

haha, no far right i've been behaving on the road. i've just been busy finishing up my high school career and now its finally over. i just ordered my tires. i went with the 235/75/15 MT/R's. everything should be here by this weekend. i also may be lifting soon if the graduation gifts keep pouring in. so wheres the jeepz.com trail ride this summer?