what is best tire fit

[extcab88]

What is best tire size to use on a 15" x 8" wide wheel for 88 ranger 2WD. Don't tell me to go to tech section and FAQ because there isn't any info about 8" wheels that I have found to tell which size tire to use. If there was I wouldnt be asking this question.

 

[pjtoledo]

there is a lot of "it depends"

the taller the tire, the wider you can go.
example: a 70 or 75 series tire works best when it is 2 or 3 inches wider than the rim.
get a 50 or 60 series and you're now only 1 0r 1.5 inches wider.
going down to a 35 series, the tire is now equal to, or narrower than the rim.


I'm guessing you want tall & wide?

245/75-15 would be in the middle of the range, that's about a 29.5" tall and 10" wide.

TireRack dot com has spec charts. pick a size, it has width, recommended rim width range, tread width, and overall height.


I'll let the guys that have 88 Rangers tell you what fits.

 

[extcab88]

I just want a bigger tire and wheel than the skateboard wheel I have now. I have read that 235/60s are a good choice. But 225/70 or 235/70 has better ride . I'm looking for wide tire . Its a 2WD and I drive it only 1 or 2 times a week. Guess the best test is to mount it and see what it looks like

 

[pjtoledo]

I just want a bigger tire and wheel than the skateboard wheel I have now. I have read that 235/60s are a good choice. But 225/70 or 235/70 has better ride . I'm looking for wide tire . Its a 2WD and I drive it only 1 or 2 times a week. Guess the best test is to mount it and see what it looks like

225/70-15 come standard on 6" rims. 7 would be OK, I think 8 is too much for that one.