will 31" tires rub on 89 ford ranger

shawn.k47@gmail.com · 03-21-2011, 04:29 PM

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 · 03-21-2011, 04:32 PM

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

chad333 · 03-21-2011, 04:32 PM

Check this out, http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...reFitment.html

**baddis** · 03-21-2011, 04:34 PM

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 · 03-21-2011, 04:37 PM

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 · 03-21-2011, 04:58 PM

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** · 03-21-2011, 05:48 PM

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

lil_Blue_Ford · 03-21-2011, 07:35 PM

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 · 03-21-2011, 07:54 PM

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 · 08-11-2011, 09:23 AM

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

94 lngbd · 08-11-2011, 10:01 AM

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

03-21-2011, 04:29 PM	#1
shawn.k47@gmail.com New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Year: 1989 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.9L v6 Used For: driving, hauling, cruising, keepin it real Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	will 31" tires rub on 89 ford ranger 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...
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03-21-2011, 04:32 PM	#3
chad333 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boyertown, PA Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (3)	Check this out, http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...reFitment.html
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baddis Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Avon,il Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: explorer Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: dd and having fun Posts: 1,180 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ Joined: 24-July 04 Member No.: 43 IF IT ISN'T BROKE I HAVEN'T TRIED
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shawn.k47@gmail.com New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Year: 1989 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.9L v6 Used For: driving, hauling, cruising, keepin it real Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	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.
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03-21-2011, 04:58 PM	#6
GoodOld85BlueBalls Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver CO/ Natal, Brazil Year: 1985/2010 Make: FORD/FORD Model: Ranger/Ranger quadcab Brazil Engine: 2.8/3.0Powerstroke Class: 4x4 6"lift 33"BigO/Stock Used For: SOLD/Driving in Brazil Posts: 4,479 Rep Power: 47 iTrader: (0)	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.) __________________ Life is short, smile while you still have teeth!
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03-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
8879ford Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	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
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SD95turbo New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	not to hijack...but what about 30x9.50x15's on stock rims? you suppose those would rub? __________________ 1988 Ranger-XLT-SuperCab-4x4-2.9-5spd-Dual Tanks-87k...work in progress...
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08-11-2011, 10:01 AM	#11
94 lngbd Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lakewood,Wa Year: 1994 Make: ford Model: ranger xlt long bed Engine: 2.3l Used For: hauling ,camping,towing ,fun Posts: 824 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (1)	the tire size is one thing ,but it does also depend on what wheel your using as the offset will make a difference also.
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