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Jeep ZJ Wheel Size

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by pctechman, Oct 8, 2016.

  1. Oct 8, 2016 at 3:48 PM
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    pctechman

    pctechman [OP] New Member

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    I want to upgrade to Cooper Discoverer STT PRO 33s on my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. My question is which wheel size should I upgrade to... 16s, 18s, 20s? My use is strictly highway/road transportation through deep snow and bad weather. In Advance, Thanks, Harry!
     
  2. Oct 8, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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    C2T

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    2.5" AEV Dual Sport lift, 35" Treadwright Guard Dogs, Black Rock Wheels, AEV Front & Rear Bumpers with Tire Carrier, Fuel Caddy 10 gal. Aux. fuel tank, Warn 9.5ti, 125' synthetic winch line, front axle skid, 20" LED light bar , Bilstein Shocks, steel steering skidplate,
    It seems to me that the 17" size, though not mentioned in your post, has become the most common size at this time. This means more tire choices and may even equate to lower prices. Note: Only go to 20s if you can handle the backlash. The struggle is real. lol

    Just my .02
     
  3. Oct 8, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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    Paul123

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    I run 15x8's on my zj, lots of sidewall and holds the bead pretty well when aired down.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    Those Cooper Discoverer STT PROs look good. I had not looked at them before.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2016 at 5:59 PM
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    C2T

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    Have to admit...there are a ton of wheel choices in 15x8.
     
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