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jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:08 am

I have a 2000 Cherokee sport with a 5.5" Rubicon Epress Lift. I currently have BFG A/T 265x75x16's on it. I am going to purchase BFG KM2's. I am debating on whether to stay with the 265's or go to the next size up to 285's. I would like some imput from any XJ owners with this type of tire and sizes.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:34 am

Pics of your XJ please

kskj · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:47 pm

These are 32 inch swamper radials on 15 inch rims on my brothers XJ.

04jeepkj · **Posted:** Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:08 pm

How bout 34X10.5XR15?? Super Swamper TSLs

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:28 pm

Didn't trust JJ? :cry:

Serious though, My Ex XJ, w/ 285's w/ 4.10's is Perfect. A little more gear might be nice but overall drivability on and off road is great w/ that size. I wouldn't waste my time w/ 32's as you will just wish you went bigger.

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:02 am

JJsKJ wrote:

Didn't trust JJ? :cry:

Serious though, My Ex XJ, w/ 285's w/ 4.10's is Perfect. A little more gear might be nice but overall drivability on and off road is great w/ that size. I wouldn't waste my time w/ 32's as you will just wish you went bigger.

JJ, I am wondering if I did go with the 285's would I notice any difference in power loss? Most likely I will not be getting gears or lockers.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:55 am

KellysKJ wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

Didn't trust JJ? :cry:

Serious though, My Ex XJ, w/ 285's w/ 4.10's is Perfect. A little more gear might be nice but overall drivability on and off road is great w/ that size. I wouldn't waste my time w/ 32's as you will just wish you went bigger.

JJ, I am wondering if I did go with the 285's would I notice any difference in power loss? Most likely I will not be getting gears or lockers.

Any idea what the gearing is now? If it is stock, I'd not go over the 32's.

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:24 pm

I am running BFG 32X11.5X15 A/T KO'S, I will be upgrading to the KM2's for my next set, I am not running 33'se cause of clearance issues, been very happy with the odd tire size I have. Gets driven everyday, and they are wearing well

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:10 am

JJsKJ wrote:

KellysKJ wrote:

JJsKJ wrote:

Didn't trust JJ? :c

Any idea what the gearing is now? If it is stock, I'd not go over the 32's.

Gears are stock. So point taken on the 32's, I don't want my XJ so slow that little old ladies are passing me giving me the finger.LOL...

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Fri Feb 26, 2010 12:14 am

rokee1998 wrote:

I am running BFG 32X11.5X15 A/T KO'S, I will be upgrading to the KM2's for my next set, I am not running 33'se cause of clearance issues, been very happy with the odd tire size I have. Gets driven everyday, and they are wearing well

I would have to trim more for the 285's as well. Not to mention needing a bigger spare tire. Chances are I'll stay with the 265's. BTW, Any pics of your XJ?

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 27, 2010 4:15 am

I would have to trim more for the 285's as well. Not to mention needing a bigger spare tire. Chances are I'll stay with the 265's. BTW, Any pics of your XJ?

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:08 am

Nice XJ .

rokee1998 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:47 am

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:58 am

Thanks to everyone for their advice and pics! I did order my tires yesterday. I stayed with 32's, and I will be happy with them. Now, for the next mods!

jeepinkelly · **Posted:** Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:09 pm

Here's a picture of my XJ and new tires.I now have boulder bars on since this picture and theIPF offroad lights will be installed on the Yakima Rack anyday.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3 ... 1372929386

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