What size tire will fit on an 04 ranger 4x4???? thanks.

 

I'm running 265/75R16 AT's (on stock 16x7 alum's) on my '03 4x4 with no problems. They are 31.6" tall. It's as big as I can go without a torsion bar crank or a lift.

 

31x10.50, 33x10.50, 265/75/16. Some people have 32x11.50 with cranking the torsion bars.

 

I didnt know they made 33's in 10.5. Whats the widest i can go with my stock rims. I dont know what size they are other than 15 inches. Can i get 33x12.5's?

 

I think BFGoodrich is the only company that makes 33x10.50's. Stock rims are 7" wide I believe. Most people tend to say that 10.50 is the widest you should put on a 7" rim, but I've seen 12.50's on a 7" rim, so who's to say what's really 'safe'? I wouldn't put 33x12.50's on a stock rim, or a stock ranger.

 

What about with a 2 inch suspension lift. I dont think i'd mind too much rubbing. I might get some bigger wheels for new tires too. That would look sweet. I was thinking about these green diamond retreads. Speaking of safe....are retreads these days safe? My parents are all freaked out because back in the day retreads would always blow out. Are they just as junky today, or are they better?

 

I've heard of the diamond retreads before, but I have no idea how safe they are...?

 

You should do a search on the info you are asking about, it has been beat to death on several occasions. There is some discussion about going larger then 31" tall and having rubbing issues. Some claim they don't have rubbing issues with 33" tall tires and that really seems to be stretching the truth. Ken has even commented on this and I think agreed with the fact that when you are giving info on this subject your info needs to be on what tires can I put on that will have NO RUBBING ISSUES at all. A 33" tall tire on your stock ranger might require removing your mudflaps, trimming the lower corners of your spoiler, trimming of the inner fender liner, or tweeking your torsion bars in order to not have rubbing issues at full wheel lock. I was flamed and told I was being stuck up for commenting on some info I felt was eronious on this exact subject in the past. Tires taller than 31" will more than likely have some sort of rubbing issues you will have to deal with, they will be stuffed with no room for your suspension to articulate up and down at full wheel lock and you will probably have rubbing issues. Now like I said I have been slammed by guys who stuff 33's on their stock trucks, but the fact is you really need to lift your truck 2 1/2 to 3 inches to fit 33's and not have any rubbing issues at all -

 

And i have coil spacers, and an add a leaf kit thats supposed to get me up to 2 inches, i think it might be more though, Maybe i'll just stick with some 32's. I think 33's would be too much for my 3.27 axles to turn.

 

I have 265/75/16 on my 98 all stock. It does rub a little on the inner fender because there is a small bump in there. I would like to know more about coil spacers where can I get them and who makes the add a leaf?

 

Your 98 doesnt use the TTB system like my ranger, so i'm not sure if thats avalible for your truck. On the other hand, if you go to ebay, and type in "Ranger Lift" you will find a bunch of products by "mako offroad" go to their website and you can order different lifts. My add-a-leafs came in a pro-comp box. Installation is very simple on the add-a-leafs. The hardest part is getting the center bolt out that holds the pack together. Then its a breeze.

 

Blazing, If your 98 is a 4x4, it doesn't have coils in the front. It has torsion bars in the front which are adjustable. You can tighten the torsion bars to raise the front end an inch or two, but it requires an alignment afterward. Are you sure your tires aren't just rubbing on the little rubber piece that covers the hole to the engine compartment? My 31's rub on the rubber piece if I don't tuck it back of zip-tie it in place.

 

Hey Peter94, how do you like your coil spacers? Do your tires wear evenly or have you had any tire wear or alignment issues? Did you have to align your truck after installing them....were you able to have a correct alignment? Have been considering them but have heard mixed reports on them?

 

My tires are way off alignment, you can see them pointing in a little bit, toe in. I havent had them aligned yet, i have a 50 dollar gift certificate to tire associates and i'm going to use that some day, just havent had enough time. But yeah, you seriously need the alignment afterwards, otherwise your tires will wear wierd. You cant tell on the highway though, it steers like normal and everything. The worst part about them was putting them in. Dang rusty ol' truck

 

Hey thanks for the info, let us know if after you get an alignment you have normal tire wear after that or if they are able to properly align your truck with them installed. I have considered them but dont want to if my tires will not wear properly...they were too dang expensive!!!