How to get tires?
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How to get tires?
I am currently on the stock 15 inch wheels, they are rusty and ugly, they're the non chrome ones so I just want better ones. Mainly because I can't find any 235-275/75/15 tires, I kinda want like bigger mud tires, I have a 1993 f150 4.9l 300 2x4, how do I go about upgrading the wheels and tires. I have no idea how to get started on finding wheels that fit, then finding tires that fit on the wheels I buy. I don't mind buying used wheels or tires.
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I am currently on the stock 15 inch wheels, they are rusty and ugly, they're the non chrome ones so I just want better ones. Mainly because I can't find any 235-275/75/15 tires, I kinda want like bigger mud tires, I have a 1993 f150 4.9l 300 2x4, how do I go about upgrading the wheels and tires. I have no idea how to get started on finding wheels that fit, then finding tires that fit on the wheels I buy. I don't mind buying used wheels or tires.
(why can't you find 235/75/15, they are a VERY common size)
Those can go on a 15x7 or 15x8 wheel.
You have a 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern
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X2 on 235-75x15s being very common. Billions of Explorers ride on those.
As far as 31-10.50x15s, find out what your axle ratio is. I had an '85 E150 with the 300 and 4 speed OD trans. It had 3.50 gears and was a real pooch on the 31s. Taller and heavier tires soak up power and gas.
As far as 31-10.50x15s, find out what your axle ratio is. I had an '85 E150 with the 300 and 4 speed OD trans. It had 3.50 gears and was a real pooch on the 31s. Taller and heavier tires soak up power and gas.
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A good tire shop can sell you a package . Wheels ,tires , lug nuts , etc. They can advise you as to tire size and rim width requirements .
Or you can go to a salvage yard .
As said before ... Why can you not find 235/75/15 tires ? I recently bought a set . Easy to get in my area .
Or you can go to a salvage yard .
As said before ... Why can you not find 235/75/15 tires ? I recently bought a set . Easy to get in my area .
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A good tire shop can sell you a package . Wheels ,tires , lug nuts , etc. They can advise you as to tire size and rim width requirements .
Or you can go to a salvage yard .
As said before ... Why can you not find 235/75/15 tires ? I recently bought a set . Easy to get in my area .
Or you can go to a salvage yard .
As said before ... Why can you not find 235/75/15 tires ? I recently bought a set . Easy to get in my area .
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Thank you, exactly what I was looking for.
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I use www.tirerack.com as a reference when tire shopping. They give you tons of info on tires… but I always buy local.
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If you end up deciding to go with tires in a stock size and style, check out the Eldorado Sport Fury LT235/75R15. This is what I just bought and I'm happy with them so far. They are a no-frills 6 ply LT tire with plenty of tread. I had a difficult time finding tires in this size too, so I understand.
Of course, if you just want to go with a passenger tire, there are plenty more options available. It seems that most manufacturers start at 16" for LT.
Also I agree with shopping around online but buying local. The service and individual attention from independent shops can't be beat.
Of course, if you just want to go with a passenger tire, there are plenty more options available. It seems that most manufacturers start at 16" for LT.
Also I agree with shopping around online but buying local. The service and individual attention from independent shops can't be beat.
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I've had great luck with Tire Rack over the years. Just priced out a set of American Racing wheels and Yokohama Geolander tires (720AB rating!!!) mounted, balanced and shipped for $732 after rebate. I was checking BJ's wholesale and it looked like the best I could get there was about $130 per tire (x4 = $520 + tax) and that's with keeping my old wheels.
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I've used Tire Rack for years, but lately I have been able to get better deals locally when Tire Rack's shipping is factored in. I have purchased two sets of tires in the last 7 months and both times the shipping was more than $30/tire from Tire Rack. The tires were between $10-$20 more per tire locally, but no shipping charges. But I always go to their website first when shopping, they have all the information you could want about tires in one place.
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