32 x 11.5 x 15

[victor]

Will 32's fit on stock 15" rims and how much backspacing is needed in order to get full turn without rubbing? (for 98 XJ)

TIA

[Wally]

They'll fit, but you'll need at least 4 1/2 inches of lift to fit them in there. As for the backspacing I'm not quite sure. I would venture to say 4.5, but I'm sure someone else could speak to the backspacing better than I.

[upnover_yj]

You can fit 33" on a 3.5 lift w/3.5 backspacing so I would think that 32" would be the same. OR get out the hacksaw and go at it.
Another one would to put a 3" body lift. I like the finder hacking my self. Good luck.

[victor]

Thanks guys,

I just installed the RE 4.5 lift. Im deciding on 32x11.5x15 with backspacing or 31x10.5x15. But I think that the 31's may be too small for a 4.5 lift.

[firegod33]

I ran 31x10.50's on 4.5" of lift, on my last XJ. They were fine.http://imagem.webphotos.iwon.com/1000015060/1000015060_1118200172748PM0.38435

[Yucca-man]

Will 32's fit on stock 15" rims

Which rim? The subject says 32x11.50, and a 15x7 rim might be a bit narrow. You'll get a big sidewall bulge and are more likely to rub although the sidewall bulge will protect the rim a bit better. 15x8 might be a better choice here.

[victor]

That pic didnt work but is there any comparison pics of a 4.5 lift with 31, 32, and 33's on stock rims?

[victor]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the stock rims are 15x7. Anybody running 11.5 on stock 15x7's recommend Backspacing size?

[firegod33]

The pic should work, now.

[Tiffster]

Originally posted by upnover_yj
You can fit 33" on a 3.5 lift w/3.5 backspacing so I would think that 32" would be the same. OR get out the hacksaw and go at it.
Another one would to put a 3" body lift. I like the finder hacking my self. Good luck.

If you can show him how to put a 3" body lift on his XJ then you will be a millionaire. :lol:

To answer your question, yes the tires will work on the stock rims, just adjust your steering stops. A better answer though is to go with rims with at least 4.5" backspacing. I runn 33s on 15x7 rims with 4" of backspacing. Who knows how much lift I have now, could be 6" could be more, could be less. But I have not trimmed anything, simply adjusted my bumpstops to keep the tires off the flares.

[upnover_yj]

YOU can do any THING that you won't..........NOW would that be the best solution to the problem NO but anythinggggggg can be done. So if I can get an XJ and put a 3" body lift on it will you"Tiffster" be the one that is righting the check?
Victor was looking for info and I gave him my suggestions to get the 3” he needs to put 32”’s on his rig. I am NO expert and only offered MY .02 to help him get started.
YOU CAN DOOOOOOOO ITTTTT. Think positive.
:xj: :lol:

[Tiffster]

Originally posted by upnover_yj
YOU can do any THING that you won't..........NOW would that be the best solution to the problem NO but anythinggggggg can be done. So if I can get an XJ and put a 3" body lift on it will you"Tiffster" be the one that is righting the check?
Victor was looking for info and I gave him my suggestions to get the 3” he needs to put 32”’s on his rig. I am NO expert and only offered MY .02 to help him get started.
YOU CAN DOOOOOOOO ITTTTT. Think positive.
:xj: :lol:

No, you CAN NOT put a body lift on an XJ. It's a unibody and has no frame!!!!

Basic XJ info. Period. :rolleyes:

[Scorpion]

Lifting a vehicle that doesn't have a frame would take many hours of fabrication to pull off and quite an investment to say the least. It would be a good idea to choose a different route when attempting to gain more clearance.

[upnover_yj]

Like I said before where there is a will there is a way. Now you could put a unibody on a frame and then put the 3” body lift. ”Right” I agree that it is something that most people would NOT do BUT could be done. That is the only point I am making. If some like MOSTER GURAGE can make a VW bug into a swamp boat anything can be done. Now would victor do this “hell no” and with your knowledge he can rule out the body lift. WE all learn something new everyday. I now know that XJ’s are unibody frames and will never suggest that some put a body life on one. And that’s the fack jack. :D

[Tiffster]

Originally posted by Scorpion
I dare somebody to bet me a $1000 that I can't do it...:lol:

My point was...if you don't know what you are talking about, then don't put out bad info.

A simple search of the forum will reveal numerous threads on why you can't put a body lift on an XJ. Simple Jeep 101.

Too many newbies take everything said seriously and we are trying to make sure the right info gets out there.

[Scorpion]

Good point...my statement was mostly a joke (though I'd try if someone came up with the cash) so I'll gladly withdraw my joke so that it's not misunderstood...

[victor]

Whoa people!

All good point taken! Upnover_yj, your absolutly right, anything can be done... but some thing shouldn't. Like sleeping with the bosses wife or body lifting a XJ! You could, but shouldnt!:lol:

Thanks Tiffster. I'm pretty excited about the 4.5" RE lift I just installed and may look into getting the 32x11.5x15 this weekend. I'll get the 4" backspacing if I get them. I may go the 31x10.5 route though.

Thanks again all!

[victor]

I got the 31" Yokohama Super Diggers!
http://sc.communities.msn.com/tn/E6/10/XJ98/2/3.jpg:bigsmile:

[victor]

Hmmm...
http://sc.communities.msn.com/tn/E6/10/XJ98/2/3.jpg