98 Xj tire question

[XJess]

What is the biggest tire I can fit under an xj with a 3 in lift without cutting the fenders?

 

[uncc civilengineer]

w/o cutting i'd say a 32" or 265/75... It will probably still rub when fully flexed...

My old XJ w/ RE 3.5" Superflex and 245x75x16 MTR's.. (probably gave around 4-5" of lift though)

Same lift w/ 285's... the front was easily fixable w/ bumpstops to keep it out.. but the rear "self removed" the flares on this same trip to Tellico...

 

[NickMaul]

I say 31s max. Lengthen the bump stops and might be able to squeeze a bigger tire.

 

[RenegadeT]

depends on how much rubbing you can stand. 31s on my 99XJ with 3.5" rubbed the front flares pretty good, and self clearnanced a rear flare off one time wheelign at URE.

 

[dmoore714]

I have a 3" lift and some 31x10.5s on my 92 XJ, and my front rubs a little bit. Probably going to pull the flares and cut the fenders this weekend.

 

[userbmx1315]

if you dont want to rub ANY then i'd say 30's but with a lil plastic trim 31's.

 

[XJess]

Thanks guys! And I'm LMAO @ "self clearanced" and "self removed". Will post pics once I get everything together

 

[Motorman]

no cutting

If you truly mean no cutting and you have a stock front bumper you will hit with 31s and 3" lift when turned in the front.

small amount of "corner trimming" and a little more bump stop you can go with 32s on 3" if you don't push it too hard.