(UK) Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Sport, 1998, 2.5 Diesel.
I'm currently using original fitment 225/75/R15 tyres (Goodrich Long Trail's). These have no fitment problems, don't rub and give full steering lock.
I want to fit 235/75/R15 (Goodrich AT). Their slightly taller and wider. I've seen it suggested that 235/75/R15's 'should' fit OK without rubbing, and that this is roughly the upper limit the XJ will take without mods.
Whilst the Goodrich AT might fit OK regards 'axle articulation' i'm not so sure about the 'steering lock' and rubbing. It looks to me as though it could be quite tight round the steering system with this AT tyre. The 225/75/R15's run pretty close as it is.
I've no way of trying them before i buy. So, does anyone know whether 235/75/R15's, particularly Goodrich AT's, fit happily on the XJ without rubbing and give full steering lock (which i use often).
If they do rub, but only under more severe off-roading, that could be OK for my usage (mainly Tarmac).