Goodspike
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I have an 89 Ranger STX Extended cab still in good condition, but the tires are old. My SIL is junking a 97 Explorer with nearly new tires--only a few months old.
The Ranger has 215/75/15 tires on 6x15 wheels is a 12 offset.
The Explorer has 235/75/15 tires on 7x15 wheels with a 25 offset. The bolt pattern is apparently the same.
I'm thinking of trying a swap before taking it to the junk yard, getting rid of some even older snow tires on steel rims. I would retain the original aluminum wheels.
Anyone see any issues besides speedometer calibration and maybe a bit more strain on the bearings? Just eyeballing it I'm not seeing any major clearance issues, but the back seems better than the front.
The Ranger has 215/75/15 tires on 6x15 wheels is a 12 offset.
The Explorer has 235/75/15 tires on 7x15 wheels with a 25 offset. The bolt pattern is apparently the same.
I'm thinking of trying a swap before taking it to the junk yard, getting rid of some even older snow tires on steel rims. I would retain the original aluminum wheels.
Anyone see any issues besides speedometer calibration and maybe a bit more strain on the bearings? Just eyeballing it I'm not seeing any major clearance issues, but the back seems better than the front.