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Looking for Input on Wheels


MrGiggles

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Vehicle Year
1998
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I have a 98 Ranger 2wd 4cyl 5 speed. It's a single cab.

It has the factory 14" alloys and car tires right now. I've already ruined one tire from a rock cut. The gravel in this area is really sharp, and I drive on it a lot.

I want to upgrade to ~28" tire. To get a decent AT or MT selection I need to step up to at least a 15" wheel. Looking to run a 235/75-15

Discount tire is offering a 100.00 rebate on select wheels for July 4th, so I figure it is wise to get a set now.

I am stuck between these in a 15x7. (~220 shipped after rebate)
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Or these in 15x7 (~250 shipped) or 16x8 (~300 shipped).
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I'm thinking that tire selection for the 16" won't be nearly as good. Most 16" tires are LT and at least 30", while I can find 15's in an AT pretty easily.

Thoughts on which would look better? I'm leaning towards the first one, being cheaper and having a better tire selection. I think the second may look funny in a 15". Tire selection in 235/65-16 and similar is not that good either.
 
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for your size truck the 15 x 7 would be better. more sidewall is better for driving on rough stuff

what is the rear gear ratio?
3.73 will be ok, 3.45 with a 28" tire will be kind of under powered.
 
for your size truck the 15 x 7 would be better. more sidewall is better for driving on rough stuff

what is the rear gear ratio?
3.73 will be ok, 3.45 with a 28" tire will be kind of under powered.

Yeah, I have pretty much decided that 15 is the best way to go.

3.45s for now. I've been searching local yards looking for a 4.10 LSD. Closest thing I found was a 3.73 so far.
 
Take it from me, for your truck go with the 15x7 I am currently running 16s and looking for 35 m/t's and having the same problem. Most 35s I find are 17 inch rims. I really wish I would've considered tire selection before getting 16s

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Take it from me, for your truck go with the 15x7 I am currently running 16s and looking for 35 m/t's and having the same problem. Most 35s I find are 17 inch rims. I really wish I would've considered tire selection before getting 16s

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Yeah, I ordered the second wheels in 15x7.5. Should be here later this week.
 
Good decision on choosing 15s. Don't forget to post pics when you're done fitting them.
 
Wheels are good. I like round ones the best.
 

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