Tire Size

[racerky]

81 Cherokee w/t going to install 3" lift, what tire size would work best. Running 15 x 8 alum slots. All original don't want to cut up. Also any idea where to get the rear vent window hinges, screw stripped out on one that goes through glass.

[fulsizjeep]

This should give you an idea...
http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showpost.php?p=864263&postcount=7

[smearig]

You're going to want 33" tires with a 3" lift. If you want to go 35" then you'll need a 6" lift.

[red mistress]

33 x 12.50 on 8" rims will be chubby.

IE bulging sidewalls.

so can't got taller unless skinner tire.

Also:

:worthless:

[RubiconMike]

I have an '82 Cherokee WT that the PO put 31X10.5X15 tires on, they clear with plenty of space. I'm thinking of going to 33's and it looks like I can clear a 33X10.5X15 but might run into problems with a 33X12.5X15.

BFG is the only company that offers 33X10.5X15 that I've found. Has anyone tried this combination?

[Stumblinman]

It all depends on how much you wanna use your sawzall. :D

:sawzall:

[RubiconMike]

It all depends on how much you wanna use your sawzall. :D

:sawzall:

I have nice clean WT flares with no rust, I sure don't want to cut them off! :)

[cajun_lad]

I ran 32x11.50x15 Super Swamper TSL/SX's on 15x8 rims on my N/T Cherokee w/ a 4" lift. Had no clearance issues at all, even after the springs settled a bit. I'm willing to bet 33's on a W/T wouldn't be a big deal with 3" of lift, of course, you could always go with a 4" lift and they would definately clear.

[fireman91186]

[quote=RubiconMike]I have nice clean WT flares with no rust, I sure don't want to cut them off! :)[/quote

I like your attitude!

[cajun_lad]

BFG is the only company that offers 33X10.5X15 that I've found. Has anyone tried this combination?

Try looking for tires in this size ... 265/85 R15
265 gives you a tread width of like 10.43
85 aspect ratio gives an overall diameter just shy of 33"

[RubiconMike]

Thanks for the idea, but none of the companies on TireRack make an 85 series profile tire. And a 75 profile only gives a 31" tire. (30.6 actually)

[badaboom]

Go with a 33 X 10.50 X 15 ( BF also make a 9.50)
Not many tire companies make the size.

Interco LTB
BFG All-terrain and Mud T/A

Trans auto/manual and gearing can sometimes make this decision for you.

[Long&Low]

BFG used to make AT and MT in a 33"x9.50" R15.

[racerky]

I have nice clean WT flares with no rust, I sure don't want to cut them off! :)

No cutting here, keep the lines.

[incommando]

If there is a pic, I can't see it at work.

I put a 285/75/16 (33x11 or so) on a non-lifted w/t with no issues.

[RubiconMike]

I'm looking for something I can put on the stock 15" wheels. BFG makes their tires in a 33X10.5X15.

I've got 31X10.5X15s on there now, going an 2" taller without getting wider should fit fine.

Everyone else's 33" tire is 12.5" wide, I think going 2" wider as well as 2" taller I will run into rubbing problems.

[thomastenn]

super swamper does a 34x10.5 thats like 33.8 inches tall

[royaustin2000]

I've got 265/75/16's on my J10 with a 3 inch lift, there is some room but they look good to me.

[AlsChopShop]

you will be fine with 33x12.50's even on stock 8" wide rims. i ran mine stock with no problems except hard articulation and turning at the same time. combo looked better with 2-2.5" springs:

stock with 33's:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/AlsChopShop/cherokee/IMG_3560.jpg

2-2.5" lift with 33's:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/AlsChopShop/cherokee/IMG_3909.jpg

Al