4inch, what tire size to go?

[trev23]

i have a 1992 ranger with the 2.9 and 3.73 gears, i want lots of fender clearance (trimming fenders is out of the question) for the trails i run but i'm not sure what size tires would give me that i was thinkin 30's but would that look funny? i'm already running 29's

i have already decided on a skyjacker lift but have no idea what tires size to run.

if possible does anyone have pictures of 4inch lift and 30's???

thanks
trev

 

[RacinNdrummin]

At least 31's, Im running 30's on a 90 BII with explorer suspension (stock ride height) and I clear 30's with ease. With a 4 inch lift, you could do 31's or 32's and be fine with no fender trimming.

 

[trev23]

i was thinking 31's but i don't wanna have to re gear either at this point so would 31's be ok with 3.73s ?

 

[strvger]

if you want lots of clearance for wheel travel without trimming, these are what i'm running with only a 2inch body lift:

http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/...e/category/categoryid/9/sename/215-85R16.aspx

they're really good in snow, mud (up to about 4-6 inches), and ice. i bought them with the traction enhancers molded in to the tread and they work well, imho. had them for nearly 4 years now and still have 70-75% of the tread remaining, but mine are the E rated version, if that makes a difference. also, with your older and moderately powered ranger, these will be easier to move.
if you get the D rated tires they should be fairly comfortable on the road and not too much for your gears as they are a bit on the skinny side and will create less drag compared to something like 31/10.50x15. lots of write-ups about these tires in the tires thread of the vendors forum.

 

[trev23]

thanks for the info, i think your right i need to go more narrow to create less drag, my friend has a set of 30x9.50x15r i can get for free so i might try them first and see if i like em when i get my lift installed

 

[BCCrawlerZ]

Trev... where in BC are ya?

 

[trev23]

burnaby? how bout you? you on bc4x4 aswell? im the same name on there