How To Choose the Best Wheels and Tires for Your Jeep Cherokee XJ

When To Upgrade Your Wheel & Tires

Perhaps the most important question is when you should invest in the upgrade. There are a few considerations to consider about timing:

• Existing Tires Need To Be Replaced: Every vehicle needs new tires from time to time. You don’t want to waste money with your upgrade, so it makes sense to time it with your normal replacement schedule. Just remember that off-road wheels and tires typically cost more.
• You Aren’t Planning a Lift Soon: You don’t want to invest in new wheels and tires only to install a lift kit in a few months. Lifts generally require new wheels and tires.
• You’re Also Performing a Lift: By the same token, if you are planning a lift, you should install new wheels and tires. Plan the two upgrades together.
• You Can Score a Great Deal: Sometimes it makes sense to upgrade because you find a great deal. For example, you may see a combo on a deep discount during a XT sale.
• You Need More Off-Road Capability: If you want to take on new challenges off-road and your current tires don’t cut it, consider an upgrade.

Top Wheel & Tire Combo for Jeep Cherokee XJ

XT has some great wheels and tires for your Jeep Cherokee XJ. One of the most popular tires in our catalog is theNitto Trail Grappler. This can be paired with a wheel such as theDirty Life Roadkill 9302 Series 17-inch. Together, this combination can provide you with capable off-road performance, great looks and impressive durability.

When you are shopping for wheels and tires, it can be difficult to know which options to go with. Fortunately, there are reviews from other customers on many products from XT, so you can find ones that have served other XJ owners well. Plus, you can use the vehicle filter to make sure you are only seeing products that fit your vehicle.

Don’t forget to check the fit information on product pages to make sure wheels and tires will work together. Alternatively, you can find combo packages that include both.

Black Rhino Barstow vs. Walker Evans Wheels

Another couple of popular options for wheels are the Black Rhino Barstow and Walker Evans Wheels. These are both rugged, off-road wheels that have a lot to offer your Jeep Cherokee XJ. If you are choosing between the two, these are some things to keep in mind:

• Black Rhino Barstow: This is a no-nonsense wheel based on the classic five-spoke layout. It will provide you with serious durability, which is important if you intend to take your Jeep off-road. Plus, these wheels, quite frankly, look really cool. They are cast aluminum with a matte black textured finish. You’re going to like the look and the premium engineering.
• Walker Evans: Walker Evans is known for making some high-quality wheels. They have a variety of designs, most of which are based on a triangular, five-spoke design. These wheels look the part and live up to their aesthetics with performance. You can choose from a few different finishes to find the option that best fits your vehicle.

Both options are well-engineered and ready for the trail. You can expect to pay a little more for a set of Walker Evans wheels. However, if you find something that matches your budget and your style preferences, you will be happy with either option.

Wheel & Tire Accessories

You can also pick up some wheel and tire accessories from XT. This includes useful items such as Jeep valve stem caps, center caps and lug nuts. The wheels of your Cherokee XJ are likely to get a little beaten up from time to time when you are off-roading. So, it is a good idea to have a source for replacement accessories. Plus, it can be fun to modify your center caps and other parts to suit your style.

Of course, the most classic Jeep accessory of all is the custom tire cover. XT has those too. So, you can show off your personal taste from the back of your Jeep.

Find Your Ideal Wheels and Tires at XT

XT has you covered for all your wheel, tire and accessories needs. When you drive a Jeep Cherokee XJ, you want to make the most of its abilities. Explore our catalog to find all the parts and accessories you need to achieve that goal.