tire rubbing....

[XonDubs]

ok i heard i could fit 32s or 33s with no lift but the width of the tire is what would get me.....so why dont i just buy sopacers???

 

[Alec]

2 kinds of rubbing: suspension and body. Spacers will actually make you more prone to body rubbing by bringing the tire closer to the fender lip and increasing the steering arc.

Besides the fact that spacers are a unless you absolutely need them: they can stress your hubs, studs, and other parts. They also increase unsprung weight and rotating mass.

 

[Alec]

Oh, and whoever told you that you can fit 32s or 33s on an X with no lift is smoking some good stuff!

 

[EBInterceptor]

Are 31s the biggest possible with no lift?

 

[Alec]

Dead Link Removed

I'm sorry, but there are reasons for FAQ threads The thread linked to above was right above this one.

 

[GaSouthern1]

Digger196 and a few others have fit 32x11.50 with not lift other than a TT so it can be done with some trimming and it can still look good.

 

[CodePoet]

TT's aren't possible for 1st gens. 31's might fit, no two vehicles are made exactly the same so even if they fit on someone's elses 93 doesn't necessarly mean they will fit on yours. If they do rub you could trim but a better option in my opinion than that is to just get some f-150 spacers and an aal and you'l have about a 2" lift, (can't go bigger though without lift brackets for the front axle). I got my spacers at a pull-a-part place for $18 bucks and 2" skyjacker aal for i think 40 or 50 (I like a stiff ride...that doens't sound right does it!) then allignment. With this set up you might be able to fit 32's with some trimming I would think. Hope that helps!

Later
CP

 

[GaSouthern1]

Oh crap, I didnt even think to look at what year he was lifting...i am not that stupid haha.

 

[XonDubs]

see ide get 31x10.5 but i dont like how skinny the tires look i like the look of fatter tires...

 

[Alec]

Then you need some lift. 31x12.50s need at least 3" of lift to fit well.

The FAQ I linked to is very good.

 

[stog94]

The 31x10.5s don't look skinny when they are on.

I thought they might look too skinny as well, but they give the X a nice look.

I just put mine on saturday morning, anything bigger would rub... Definitely, the 31s are really close to rubbing. I'm going to be going to the dunes this weekend to check it out and see what kind of rub I get in light wheeling.

 

[dgibson]

I put on 31's after I put the 3" body lift on. I loved the way it looked. I like the 35's so much better though. The only rubbing that I would get was after I put mud tires on the knobs would rub a little.

 

[dgibson]

The only trimming that I had to do was on those plastic "beauty" pieces at the bottom behind the wheel. Used a dremmel tool and it turned out just right.

 

[XonDubs]

Originally posted by Alec
Then you need some lift. 31x12.50s need at least 3" of lift to fit well.

The FAQ I linked to is very good.

thanks alec,the FAQ is very nice...sorry it was late and i didnt even think to check it...wont happen again....
and stog94,i had 31x10.5s on it before*i put the rims from the wrangler onto it....mud tires and some nice chrome aftermarket rims...* but they didnt stick out like they did on the jeep,so i put them back on the jeep and now im looking to put some nice tires on the stock rims.... but i kind of want them to stick out too....i know in order for that ill have to buy rims too..

 

[udmsvt]

Originally posted by Alec
Oh, and whoever told you that you can fit 32s or 33s on an X with no lift is smoking some good stuff!

haha, actually this guy around town (whose user name shall not be mentioned) stuck 33" thornbird on at stock height, on stock rims on a 92 sport. looks cool but he has a TON of rub and onlly about 1-2" between the top of his tires and teh inside of the fenderwells. i have 32s on my rig with a 3" BL and i only rub when i flex, and it is just a little in front.