Which tires/size should i go with for my 89" Ranger?

[Daven]

Im sorry if this isnt the correct place for this post, but i was wondering what you guys would suggest? My truck is a 1989 Ranger STX 2.9L, 4x4 Standard. Atm has the stock sized tires so they are very small for me :S

Anyways, idk much about this stuff, but i want a bigger size tire that will actually do well in mudding/snow. I live in Canada so i wanna make it through the snow no prob while looking great doing it . I was thinking of doing soemthing a bit under 31"s because i dont have a lift on it yet, nor have i done anything to the gears etc.

I know im not giving you guys much to go off of, but i think you guys get the basic picture lol. Basically, i want my truck to look and perform in offroad conditions, without having rubbing and it messing up the gears too bad.

Also, where is the best place to buy tires and which ones would you guys suggest? I am asuming that buying online is a much better idea than paying 300 bucks a tire here? lol Thanks alot guys

 

[Daven]

Also, (if possible) i like how the wider tires look compared to just tall and skinny . if that makes the slightest sense whatsoever...

 

[3.0ranger1227]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TireFitment.html

If you have a local Americas/Discount Tire I would suggest them. They have great service and reasonable prices. You may even be able to order over the internet from them.

 

[Daven]

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TireFitment.html

If you have a local Americas/Discount Tire I would suggest them. They have great service and reasonable prices. You may even be able to order over the internet from them.

I dont know of any good tire places here because im in a small city. Whats a good online store to buy from? thanks

 

[strvger]

i get my tires here:
http://www.treadwright.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=240&tabindex=1
excellent tires, good price, great service. check the threads in this forum for more info.

 

[Daven]

Also, what size is the biggest i can go with without any lift. Im working on getting a lift but it wont be a big one in the first place. Probably just something around 2-4". But 265/75R15 i can get? I dont want rubbing, thanks

 

[Daven]

i get my tires here:
http://www.treadwright.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=240&tabindex=1
excellent tires, good price, great service. check the threads in this forum for more info.

OK thanks. Another question... will i need to replace my 15" rims with 16"s?

 

[strvger]

if you want tall and skinny, probably. also, light weight aluminum wheels will help with the overall weight when going to large tires in any diameter.

 

[Daven]

if you want tall and skinny, probably. also, light weight aluminum wheels will help with the overall weight when going to large tires in any diameter.

I dont want tall and skinny, i like the look of the big and wide tires.

 

[gaz]

If i had an 89 ranger

"Daven",

If I had your situation, 89 Ranger and a 4 inch lift and wanted 31ish rubber, my first choice is the Super Swamper LTB in 31/11.5-15:

http://www.tirepackage.com/Tires/Su...&t_s=158&t_pt=100812&t_pl=3868&t_pn=SSTLTB-01

These tires are an assault on mud, snow and crap in general.

With four inches of lift I am not certain if you can mount these without fender trimming but my guess is that it would be close. On my 87 Ranger with 3 inches of lift I ran 30.5' X9.5" without touching the fenders but needed 5inches and fender triming for 32.5's. On the BII, I had 33 X 13.5's under it with a solid 4" suspension lift without triming, it rubbed a little and with bushwackers, NO RUB. I will always choose the function of the 15" wheel over the FLAIR of anything else.

 

[gaz]

Ecnomic suspension

Daven,

Take a look at this before it is gone, 4 inches:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94651

 

[Daven]

Daven,

Take a look at this before it is gone, 4 inches:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94651

Thanks for posting that, however i was too late to get the "full package" lol. But ya, that pan u posted was basically what i am going for too. Can i do a 4" body lift, and a 2" suspension lift? Lol i'm a noob to this stuff and dont know the difference between the two.

 

[Superman]

I myself hate body lifts.

They sometimes will move around..especially if road crawling...

But its up to you.

 

[84stealthranger]

+ 1 one the tread rights and a 30x9.50 for a 15" rim will work good.