XJ Tyre Size

[Keef_7]

Hi Guys,

I have a lift kit for my XJ in the garage but I can't fit it at the moment as my son is borrowing the car, the problem I have is that it needs new tyres meaning I will have to put new tyres on now and then again when I fit the lift kit. Can anyone tell me what the biggest size I can put on it with out the lift is? The car won't be a daily driver once I get it back so the tyres will last quite a while, hence I want the biggest for when I do the lift. While my son is driving it, it won't be going off road. Any advice would be appreciated.

Alternatively does anyone have some reasonable used tyres in stock size that they want to sell?

Cheers,
Keith

[Jeep11]

Hey Keith, If it is of any help I have a set of Mickey Thompson Classic III on 33's x 12.50, not sure if they fit, they were off my TJ and are only 3 months old, they cost me over $3000, and I know they are not new any more, but I need to move them, I want $2000, let me know if you want to have a look. Cheers Steve

[Hunno]

Yes the rims are the same bolt pattern & will bolt on. However I don't think standard tea axles will stand up to much punishment from 33's.
Having said that gave Dave at Wooders a call he may just a set of 2nd hand XJ rims & road tyres for sale that will get you through.

[Wooders]

Keith,
If you plan to go offroad then the largest would be 30x9.5.
If you don't go offroad then you could fit 31x10.5. but be aware you will need to adjust the steering stops to prevent rubbing on the front lower arms at full lock.

[rainman]

Hey Keith, If it is of any help I have a set of Mickey Thompson Classic III on 33's x 12.50, not sure if they fit, they were off my TJ and are only 3 months old, they cost me over $3000, and I know they are not new any more, but I need to move them, I want $2000, let me know if you want to have a look. Cheers Steve
What size rim and back spacing do they have?

[Jeep11]

Hey Keith, Mate I am not %100 on the back space, rim size 15x7 and the back space I think is 3 5/8, but I am happy to meet you some where if you want to try them, I am at work right now but tonight might be able to dig up the paperwork on the rims and tyres

[Wooders]

Hey Keith, Mate I am not %100 on the back space, rim size 15x7 and the back space I think is 3 5/8, but I am happy to meet you some where if you want to try them, I am at work right now but tonight might be able to dig up the paperwork on the rims and tyres
Doubt 33x12.5 would be fitted to 15x7. more likely 15x8.

[Hunno]

Doubt 33x12.5 would be fitted to 15x7. more likely 15x8.

Yep they wont fit them as its illegal. Max. size on 15x7 is 32" & most dont like doing that.

[Jeep11]

Yeah sorry you guys are right 15x8, 2430sorry I thought they were 15x7

[Keef_7]

Thanks for the info guys, I got 245/75/17, so I think that's about 30.5 x 9.5. Look like they will be good with the lift too until they need replacing and then I'll go a bit bigger. Now if I could just get my car back from my son I'd be laughing.

[Keef_7]

Hey Keith, Mate I am not %100 on the back space, rim size 15x7 and the back space I think is 3 5/8, but I am happy to meet you some where if you want to try them, I am at work right now but tonight might be able to dig up the paperwork on the rims and tyres

Hi Jeep11,

Sorry but that wasn't me asking about the backspace etc.

[Rob.79]

If you plan to go offroad then the largest would be 30x9.5.
If you don't go offroad then you could fit 31x10.5. but be aware you will need to adjust the steering stops to prevent rubbing on the front lower arms at full lock.

I'm also thinking about a set of Muds or more agressive A/Ts for my 1998 XJ, the lift is aprox 2-2.5', I have 30s on now and they seem ok, I have had the rear tyres touching the inner Guards a few times already , would I be better sticking with 30s, or will 31s run ok, Its mostly for touring, but I would like to get as far offroad as possible at some point?

Thanks

[Rob.79]

Anyone? I'm tied between BFG A/T, Used them before, generally good grip and hard wearing, but but looking at the reviews the reputation seems to be a little weak at present in Aus? possible manufacture issues?
Or Hankook M/T, also used hankooks before but not M/T, a guy just down the road has some on his triton, I had a chat, he says he bought them only because he got a good deal, but they are much better than the MAXXIS big horns he previosly had, both for noise and grip, on and off road?