35's on stock teardrop 15x7?

[DTMBENZ]

I have a 93 Ranger and would like to move up to 35's but just want to make sure I'll be ok with the stock teardrop style 15x7 wheels. Has anyone done this?

 

[Rebel_Grizzly]

Just depends on how wide of tire you want, it should be fine. I had 33s on stock wheels and it was all good.

 

[DTMBENZ]

I'm looking at 35x12.50 all terrains.

 

[rickf92592]

That's a lot of sidewall.
Might be a little squirrely on the street.
As far as the width, you'll be fine; it'll wear the centers a bit more when fully inflated.

 

[Nater]

Done.t

No issues at all being squirrelly on the street. Handles pretty darn good.

 

[DTMBENZ]

Truck looks great with 35's on it. Thanks for your input guys.

 

[Nater]

No probs. Pics do not even begin to show how big it is...I am 6'0 and it Towers over me now.

 

[--weezl--]

that's got to be an understatement... my 07, fx4 level II, with a 3"bl, and 33's, i can't see my roof, and i'm 6'2"


just make sure when you put those 35's on, you have enough lift you aren't going to be rubbing, i've got to get a set of shackles for my truck, i ripped one of my fender flares part way off today

 

[mp3deviant721]

Done.t

No issues at all being squirrelly on the street. Handles pretty darn good.

Dude, that looks beastly. But how does it move with just a 2.3? I hope you have it regeared.

 

[Nater]

Thanks! It drives just fine with the 2.3. I can maintain 70 on the highway. 5th gear is absolutely usless though. But otherwise, have not had a single issue. Regear will happen sooner or later as I want to be able to tow with it. Prolly going with a 4.56 gear. Not locking it though as don't really see a need to.

 

[Nater]

@weezl, it is at least 3" taller than before. Almost sprained my ankle getting out of it the other day.

 

[--weezl--]

by my math (provided stock we were level) you should be 7 inches taller than my truck... like i said, it towering over you HAS to be an understatement!

when you say you can maintain 70 on the hiway, is that what the speedo reads? did you change your speedo gear?

 

[Nater]

That is what the GPS reads...Of course gotta love the German autobahn...don't have to worry about speeding tickets.

 

[04sd]

I ran BFG 35x12.50 15's on 8" rims on a F150 for a while but later switched them over to 10" rims on the same truck, much better. IMHO, I wouldn't put them on 7" rims. Also hard to believe that you won't lose turning radius?

 

[rickf92592]

Thanks! It drives just fine with the 2.3. I can maintain 70 on the highway. 5th gear is absolutely usless though. But otherwise, have not had a single issue. Regear will happen sooner or later as I want to be able to tow with it. Prolly going with a 4.56 gear. Not locking it though as don't really see a need to.

Don't you have 4.10's stock?


BTW, a big thumbs up for German drivers.
NO passing on the right.
Actually move over for faster vehicles.
One of my favorite places.
A few years ago my wife and I picked up a new BMW in Munich and spent a month traveling around.
Highlight #1: Setting the cruise control on 125 mph.
Highlight #2: Driving my new car around the Nurburgring!!