ProComp Tires on Stock XJ

Dec 09, 2003 6 Replies
M

After four years of reading "what are the largest set of tires I can put on a Stock XJ" messages and reading about ProComp tires vs. others, I can post some personal experience.


2000 XJ Sport w/ UpCountry lift. Stock tires were the 225/75-15 Goodyears. Replaced after 45,000 miles. Took a chance on the ProComp A/Ts 30x9.5-15's.

There is, as predicted, minor rubbing at full-lock. At worst, annoying, during daily driving activities. The tires saw a nice snow storm yesterday and performed very well. Put me in the "fan camp" of the ProComp A/Ts.



I know it's only a half inch of difference, but they do look larger ("better") in the wheel wells than the Goodyears did.


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J

The same for the 30X9.5-15's BFG All Terrain KO's I put on a few years ago... only on the driver's side though. I put a washer on the steering stops and it has been no problem ever since...

-- Taylor

'89 Audi 200 '03 Audi S6 Avant '98 Jeep Cherokee Sport

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J

So you went to a 30" with out a lift kit? I think my TJ cam with 30" stock...

I'm now to this so please help me out?

Did these fit on your stock wheels?

What would it take to eliminate the rubbing?

Thanks Jim

30x9.5-15's.
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M

Well - I did stretch it a tad: 44,782 miles. Rotated several times, but not on a fanatical schedule. No off-road trail riding since 2001. All highway miles, etc. And not down to the cords either - wear bars visible but not "baloney skins".

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: I think my TJ cam with 30" stock...

****30" is an option on most TJ's : : I'm now to this so please help me out? ****They were installed on an XJ (Cherokee)... not as foregiving for larger tires. : : Did these fit on your stock wheels? ****Yes, a 9.5" tire will fit anywhere from a 6" rim to an 8" rim without looking silly. : : What would it take to eliminate the rubbing? ****Shim the steering stops with a washer... located on the lower inside of the steering knuckle. : : Thanks Jim ****You're welcome.

-Brian

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M

The factory option called "UpCountry" is generally considered a 1" lift.

This was an XJ - also known as the "Cherokee". The one replaced by the Liberty.

Yes - put them on the stock rims that came with the Sport model.

As others have noticed - stepping out the stop blocks by putting some washers behind them. But this stops the rubbing by limiting the turning radius. You can do the same thing by not turning the steering wheel as hard. Other approaches would be trimming body work, going up higher (more lift).

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