One thing I've always liked to do to my vehicles is put wider tires on.. on an AWD car, its not so much as an issue but it does help traction and visual appearance as well IMHO.

So, I've been thinking about what the widest tire we might be able to squeeze in without significant modification... anyone have any ideas?

We have a good photo in the gallery thanks to idealrides uploading a good picture:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14&limit=recent

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=14&size=1

It just doesnt look like there is much clearance... anyone look at this in more detail yet?

275/40-20 and 315/35-20's will be my first mod...
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Mike

Mike,

Just double check to be sure that the overall diameter of the tire is EXACTLY the same or you'll start burnin up center diffs!

Been doing them for years on Impala's...
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Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
275/40-20 4.3in 14.3in 28.7in 90.0in 704 0.0%
315/35-20 4.3in 14.3in 28.7in 90.1in 703 0.1%

I ordered Toyo S/T 265 front and 295 rear, although they're just 1 cm wider, the big difference is they are 1.3 inches taller, and they're not runflat, so I expect the ride to be much smoother. And aesthetically wise that fender gap should be much more acceptable.

I will be shaving down that bolt you see in the picture, even though according to my measurements it will still clear, just for safety I think it's a good idea.

They should be here next week. :)
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anyone put 22's on yet

I just had my SRT undercoated and when it was up on the lift I really checked out under the car.

The bad news is that the rear swaybar endlinks are VERY close to the sidewall on the rear tires. Basically there's no way to fit significantly wider tires without installing wheel spacers or getting new rims with a more aggressive offset.
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I ordered Toyo S/T 265 front and 295 rear, although they're just 1 cm wider, the big difference is they are 1.3 inches taller, and they're not runflat, so I expect the ride to be much smoother. And aesthetically wise that fender gap should be much more acceptable.

I will be shaving down that bolt you see in the picture, even though according to my measurements it will still clear, just for safety I think it's a good idea.

They should be here next week. :)

Toyo's would be my first choice as well. They offer superior ride and traction in wet and dry. :D

I ordered Toyo S/T 265 front and 295 rear, although they're just 1 cm wider, the big difference is they are 1.3 inches taller, and they're not runflat, so I expect the ride to be much smoother. And aesthetically wise that fender gap should be much more acceptable.

I will be shaving down that bolt you see in the picture, even though according to my measurements it will still clear, just for safety I think it's a good idea.

They should be here next week. :)


Did you get your Toyo's installed yet, if so please provide pics. These rides could definately use some taller tires to fill the fender wells.

I ordered Toyo S/T 265 front and 295 rear, although they're just 1 cm wider, the big difference is they are 1.3 inches taller, and they're not runflat, so I expect the ride to be much smoother. And aesthetically wise that fender gap should be much more acceptable.

I will be shaving down that bolt you see in the picture, even though according to my measurements it will still clear, just for safety I think it's a good idea.

They should be here next week. :)

Just curious, will you be carrying anytype of tire repair kit or spare? I debating what to do, leave stock or go bigger forged wheel.

just got the toyo's installed today, i'll post a new thread with some pictures.

After seeing how big these things are when they're not on the car, I have no immediate plans to carry a spare, it would take up a lot of room in the trunk. I think I'll just get a can of fix-a-flat and hope for the best.
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