Probably one of the most asked questions by new Cherokee owners or those who have finally decided to lift their Cherokee / XJ is: “What size tires can I fit under what size lift?”. Well, maybe not that exact question, but a variation of it at least.
As always, here’s what you care about, the bottom line:
Lift Size and Tire Size:
Stock - 30×9.5 R15 or P255 70 R15 (The P255 is taller, but not as wide)
1″-2″ Lift - 30×9.5 R15
3″-4″ Lift -31×10.5 R15
4.5″ Lift - 32×11.5 R15 or 33×12.5 R15 (With Fender Modification)
6.5″ Lif t- 33×12.5 R15 or 35×12.5 R15 (With Fend Mod + Bump Stops)
8″ Lift - 35×12.5 R15
What else do I need?
The notes to the side of those tire sizes are only what is required to fit the tire under the Cherokee / XJ, not other necessary modifications. There are other things that need to be done in order to drive the vehicle at certain heights. For example once you go about 4.5″ of lift you absolutely need a slip yoke eliminator. Above or at 3″ of lift and you need to relocate the brake lines or buy new longer brake lines. Even at 4″-4.5″ of lift you’ll need to drop the transfer case with a transfer case drop kit.
This should be a good starting point to figure out how much lift you want and how big tires you will be able to fit under your Cherokee. In the future I’ll post a couple articles on installing lift kits.
Tags: Jeep Cherokee, Jeep XJ, Lift Kit, Tire Clearance
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