will 31" tires rub on 89 ford ranger

shawn.k47@gmail.com · Mar 21, 2011

i just bought an '89 ford ranger 4x4 and it currently has 29" tires on the front and 31s on the rear. I need to match up the tire sizes so i can use the 4wd but im not sure if 31s will rub on the front. If they do then i could just find a set of 29s for the rear but i would rather have the bigger tires.

if you have any info please reply...

heptofite · Mar 21, 2011

if you want to find out, switch the backs to the front and drive it around.

chad333 · Mar 21, 2011

Check this out, http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TireFitment.html

baddis · Mar 21, 2011

i have run 31's on several 1st and second gen trucks with the only rub is if you were pulling into a parking lot to fast on an angle

shawn.k47@gmail.com · Mar 21, 2011

i would just switch the rears to the front but i dont have the truck at my house yet. just wondering if anyone has tried it.

GoodOld85BlueBalls · Mar 21, 2011

Yes. 31's will clear but will rub when you get twisted up off road. They will do better with some lift. (body 2 to 3 inch.)

adsm08 · Mar 21, 2011

31s shouldn't rub on a gen 2 if the front springs are in good shape.

lil_Blue_Ford · Mar 21, 2011

When in doubt.... do an Explorer spring swap.... Find a 4-door explorer with a TTB front suspension and grab the coils and leafs, it'll get ya 1-2" of lift over stock for an 89 RBV.

8879ford · Mar 21, 2011

yes they will rub. I have an 88 with a 2" bodylift and new nitrogen shocks on all 4, and my 31"x10.5" tires rub up front on the sway bar at full turn both ways, on or off road, and on the rear inside wheel well at full flex

SD95turbo · Aug 11, 2011

not to hijack...but what about 30x9.50x15's on stock rims? you suppose those would rub?

94 lngbd · Aug 11, 2011

the tire size is one thing ,but it does also depend on what wheel your using as the offset will make a difference also.

will 31" tires rub on 89 ford ranger

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