3.0 liter and putting on 31 inch tires

[jeff_96ranger]

just got some 31 inch tires and just wondering if i will be to under powered with just a 3.0 liter engine with no up grades . any suggestions on up grades first?

 

[michowski]

go for it. I run a 3.0 with 31 tires and stock gearing. I can spin the tires fine. Theres plenty of power from the motor. I can have a full load in the back with these tires and haul it just fine.

 

[rickcdewitt]

watch out putting bigger tires on without regearing if you have an auto tranny.my cousin burned up two new trannies with his lead foot and 31's

 

[jeff_96ranger]

will they rub?

 

[dangeranger]

2wd or 4x4?

might rub on a 2wd but they fit fine on a stock 4x4

 

[Ranger44]

If you want more get up after the tires, you could change gearing to 4.10's.

 

[michowski]

they dont rub. They fit fine and the motor will still have good power.

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

haha, all this means nothing if we dont know what gearing your truck currently has. "stock gearing" can mean anything from 3.08 to 4.10.

that said, a 3.0 with 31's and the proper gearing will perform just fine.

 

[texasranger]

My 2000 3.0/auto 4x4 runs fine with BFG 31's. It has 3.73 gears. But, there's no denying that it works a little harder and uses a little more fuel. I like to say that it even works a little better off road, but really, the visual transformation from farm truck to off roader is what it's really about.