Narrow trac vs. Wide track Clearance

[Ronson]

I've been thinking about cutting off my rusty flares on my J-10 and I was wondering if narrow track front fenders added any tire clearance over the wide track? If I could get more clearance with a fender swap I would be willing to go through the expense of having the rear ones done by a friend of mine to match so that it wouldn't look so hacked. Any input would be welcomed except for the 20 reply's to not cut it...;)

[hampton123]

i believe a wide track will give more clearance. which would be why you can put bigger tires on a WT chero than a NT chero

[Ronson]

Yeah, I've heard that too. I thought that was probably because of the rear wheel wells though... Not sure!

[skeletor]

yeah w/t allows way more clearance. thats why w/t cherokees and j trucks can handle 33s stock, wheras n/t's can only handle 30s. but that being said a j truck with wagoneer fenders would look silly. now you could fab up some m715 style fender flares.

[Stuka]

NT fenders are WAY smaller. For instance, you can barely squeaze 31's on an unlifted wag, and they will rub offroad. On a WT you can fit 33's and they will only rub with lots of articulation.

[jsinajeep]

Yes cut them off next to the body, and send them to me. I need some pieces of the fender flares to patch mine:thumbsup: