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: 7	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: 12,242 Vehicle Year: 1985 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: A weapon of massive consumption. Rep Power: 56	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 We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about. Charles Kingsley (1819-75)

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: 3,007 Vehicle Year: 1983 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger reg cab, short bed I use this vehicle for: getting the job done, no matter what that job is. Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ 1983 Ranger, ds'd 2.8 V6, 5 spd, 4x4, 2in bl, 31" TreadWright's, 4.56 gears, rear Detroit, aux gas tank "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: 7	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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