Maximum Tire Size....
 

Hello all. Question for you.


A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).

Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".

My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).


Thanks again

Hank


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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
tyre manufacturers.

235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all. Question for you.
>
>
> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>
> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>
> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>
>
> Thanks again
>
> Hank
>
>
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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
tyre manufacturers.

235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all. Question for you.
>
>
> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>
> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>
> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>
>
> Thanks again
>
> Hank
>
>
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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
tyre manufacturers.

235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high

Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:qOGdneZEscvBkAvenZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Hello all. Question for you.
>
>
> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>
> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>
> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>
>
> Thanks again
>
> Hank
>
>
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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
at some time.

What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:UTolf.3994$iz3.1009@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
> is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
> of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
> tyre manufacturers.
>
> 235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
> 225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
> 235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:qOGdneZEscvBkAvenZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Hello all. Question for you.
>>
>>
>> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
>> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
>> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>>
>> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
>> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
>> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
>> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>>
>> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
>> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>>
>>
>> Thanks again
>>
>> Hank
>>
>>
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>

Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
at some time.

What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:UTolf.3994$iz3.1009@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
> is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
> of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
> tyre manufacturers.
>
> 235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
> 225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
> 235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:qOGdneZEscvBkAvenZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Hello all. Question for you.
>>
>>
>> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
>> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
>> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>>
>> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
>> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
>> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
>> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>>
>> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
>> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>>
>>
>> Thanks again
>>
>> Hank
>>
>>
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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
at some time.

What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:UTolf.3994$iz3.1009@text.news.blueyonder.co.u k...
> If my maths is right and the suspension height hasn't altered, a 235x70x16
> is .08" taller than a 235x75x15. Don't know how much difference that tenth
> of an inch makes though.Probably less than the difference between various
> tyre manufacturers.
>
> 235/25.4x0.75x2+15 = 28.87 high
> 225/25.4x.7x2+16=28.4" high.
> 235x70x2/25.4/100+16 = 28.95 high
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
>
> "Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:qOGdneZEscvBkAvenZ2dnUVZ_tSdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Hello all. Question for you.
>>
>>
>> A long time ago I asked what the largest tires you could run on a
>> Cherokee Sport w/out any sort of lift, and was given an answer of
>> 235/75R15 (which was correct, and I never had any issues).
>>
>> Well, I now have a Cherokee Limited, which seems to have a 16 diameter.
>> The tries that are on it now (bought it used, no idea if they're the
>> original tires or not) are "P225/70R16". The sticker on the door can't
>> be trusted, as it lists that they should be "R15".
>>
>> My question is (finally), what are the largest tires I can run without
>> rubbing (there is no lift to this vehicle).
>>
>>
>> Thanks again
>>
>> Hank
>>
>>
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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Billy Ray wrote:
> Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

99% sure their factory (as they have Jeep in the middle). Rims look
EXACTLY like this:

http://www.edmunds.com/media/generat...imited.500.jpg

OR

http://www.areaguidesmall.com/storei...1%20(2)cl1.jpg

>
> I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
> at some time.

According to Tirerack.com, when I select JUST the 2001 Cherokee, it
comes up as 225/70-16 as original equipment. When I select a 2001
Cherokee Sport, I get 225/75-75 as original equipment.

> What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

According to the registration, it's an 01. And if you look at the first
link, it's named as an '01 limited.

>
> It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

Nope, 10000% sure it's an XJ.



Thanks


Hank


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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Billy Ray wrote:
> Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

99% sure their factory (as they have Jeep in the middle). Rims look
EXACTLY like this:

http://www.edmunds.com/media/generat...imited.500.jpg

OR

http://www.areaguidesmall.com/storei...1%20(2)cl1.jpg

>
> I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
> at some time.

According to Tirerack.com, when I select JUST the 2001 Cherokee, it
comes up as 225/70-16 as original equipment. When I select a 2001
Cherokee Sport, I get 225/75-75 as original equipment.

> What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

According to the registration, it's an 01. And if you look at the first
link, it's named as an '01 limited.

>
> It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

Nope, 10000% sure it's an XJ.



Thanks


Hank


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Re: Maximum Tire Size....
 

Billy Ray wrote:
> Are the wheels (rims) aftermarket or Factory?

99% sure their factory (as they have Jeep in the middle). Rims look
EXACTLY like this:

http://www.edmunds.com/media/generat...imited.500.jpg

OR

http://www.areaguidesmall.com/storei...1%20(2)cl1.jpg

>
> I think they only came from the factory with 15s but may have been replaced
> at some time.

According to Tirerack.com, when I select JUST the 2001 Cherokee, it
comes up as 225/70-16 as original equipment. When I select a 2001
Cherokee Sport, I get 225/75-75 as original equipment.

> What year? I think the last Cherokee Ltd was '98

According to the registration, it's an 01. And if you look at the first
link, it's named as an '01 limited.

>
> It isn't a Grand Cherokee is it?

Nope, 10000% sure it's an XJ.



Thanks


Hank


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