205s or 235s

redxlt · 11-19-2010, 12:52 PM

Will either tire work on an 86 Ranger with American racing 15x8 wheels?
235/75/15 or 205/70 15 which would be better? The 205s are almost new and came off a 90 caddy. 235s from a Chevy. used some but not too far behind the 205s. Thanks.

**85_Ranger4x4** · 11-19-2010, 03:13 PM

I ran 235/75-15's for years on the factory white rims (either 6 or 6.5" I don't remember offhand) on my '85 4x4 without issue.

88_Eddie · 11-19-2010, 03:24 PM

you'll need a 6 inch lift for the 235's

no, i kid, i kid, you'll be fine with either

strvger · 11-19-2010, 04:33 PM

a lot depends on where you live and what you're driving. if it's a 4x4 and you gt snow in the winter or run trails, then go the 235's for sure. if it's a 4x2 and you're in Florida or southern California, then you'd do fine with the 205's.
just my guess.

redxlt · 11-19-2010, 04:40 PM

I am in North Carolina in a little town named Hickory . One hour N of Charlotte. Most of the driving is just around town. No hauling or anything else. Its a 2WD . For all the fun stuff I drive my wifes E430 or my SLK 230. I thought maybe a 3" lift was enough but now I will reconsider . LOL Thanks for the help.

11-19-2010, 12:52 PM	#1
redxlt Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 130 Vehicle Year: 1986 Vehicle Make: ford Vehicle Model: ranger xlt I use this vehicle for: odds and ends Rep Power: 14	205s or 235s Will either tire work on an 86 Ranger with American racing 15x8 wheels? 235/75/15 or 205/70 15 which would be better? The 205s are almost new and came off a 90 caddy. 235s from a Chevy. used some but not too far behind the 205s. Thanks.

11-19-2010, 03:13 PM	#2
85_Ranger4x4 December 2013 OTOTM Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Between Omaha & Des Moines Posts: 15,252 Vehicle Year: 1985 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: A weapon of massive consumption. Rep Power: 10	I ran 235/75-15's for years on the factory white rims (either 6 or 6.5" I don't remember offhand) on my '85 4x4 without issue. __________________ 1985 Ford Ranger Custom, 4x4, PA 3" BL, 5.0 HO wannabe, C5 Transmixer, 31 spline T/L 8.8 w/ disc brakes. Build Thread "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas A. Edison.

11-19-2010, 04:33 PM	#4
strvger Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the land of 2 seasons-Winter and getting ready for Winter! Posts: 3,014 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger xl cab, short bed I use this vehicle for: getting the job done, no matter what that job is. Rep Power: 25	a lot depends on where you live and what you're driving. if it's a 4x4 and you gt snow in the winter or run trails, then go the 235's for sure. if it's a 4x2 and you're in Florida or southern California, then you'd do fine with the 205's. just my guess. __________________ 1997 ranger xl, 2wd, 2.3L, 5 spd, 7.5 w/4.10 "Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid"... the Duke

11-19-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
redxlt Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 130 Vehicle Year: 1986 Vehicle Make: ford Vehicle Model: ranger xlt I use this vehicle for: odds and ends Rep Power: 14	235s 0r 205s I am in North Carolina in a little town named Hickory . One hour N of Charlotte. Most of the driving is just around town. No hauling or anything else. Its a 2WD . For all the fun stuff I drive my wifes E430 or my SLK 230. I thought maybe a 3" lift was enough but now I will reconsider . LOL Thanks for the help.

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