best size for my application

[Destroyer000]

i picked up a 99 ranger with a bad auto has a 4.0 extended cab and has 245/75/16 tires.. their just about shot.. well i converted it to a manual truck. iam going to be in the market for some new tires. its going to be a dd and it has 4.10 gears.. what would you think my best overall tire size should be to get the best MPG.. i was thinking a 32.11.5 15 or a 285 75 16... figured id drop the rpms.. iam going to use it in the winter to tow a sled trailer and what not.. ive got a 95 ranger with 4.10s running 33 12.5 15s and its boosted now.. i get about 12mpg around town and about 14-16 hwy.. opinions?

 

[02RangerXLT]

Going any bigger than your stock tires won't get you better mileage, thats for damn sure... Stick with 235's or 245's for the best mileage.

With a manual, you should be able to get 19mpg... at least... on highway with 245's...

 

[wahlstrom1]

When mine was stock wih 31's and 3.73's it would pull 20mpg on the hwy, and 16-17 in town. I'd go with a 265/75R16, it'll give you a little better hwy mileage but not kill the power you'll want for towing a trailer around.

And I'll suggest the Goodyear Duratrac's while I'm at it.

 

[Mac]

I ran 265/75-16's on my '05' SOHC w/4.10's 4x4 and got almost 22 on hi-way in good weather. Going taller will drop your road RPM's a bit to help mileage. Remember, narrower tires are usually better in the snow.
Dave

 

[Robert_1967]

Get a set of the 66" tires they use on monster trucks, you'll never get stuck.





Robert

 

[Destroyer000]

thats wat i was figuring with the 16s. get a bit bigger or Taller tire to drop the rpms.. my dad has a 94 with 3.73s and 31s an can pull 22 out of it.. so 265s it is!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I ran 265/75-16's on my '05' SOHC w/4.10's 4x4 and got almost 22 on hi-way in good weather. Going taller will drop your road RPM's a bit to help mileage. Remember, narrower tires are usually better in the snow.
Dave

But go too big and hills will kick your butt.

 

[strvger]

these might help in the mileage dept.:
http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/product/tabid/61/productid/27/sename/23585r16-axiom-at-e.aspx

i know they are on back-order, but i have the same tread on my truck and i think they are great! and they did improve my gas mileage with my 4.56 gears. tall and skinny for sure, but that will certainly cut down on wind drag, make it easier to steer, be better in some snow conditions, etc.
just my $.02.