What Tires????
What Tires????
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From: END OF THE OREGON TRAIL
Go with stock size maybe a little bigger. Light truck M/S (mud & Snow).
Most tire shops will tell you reccomended size for your rig. Brand makes a diffference you get what you pay for. Higher treadwear number = more miles. If you live in the Northwestern United states Les Shwab can't be beat for service and range of quality.
Costco currently has deal on Michelins $60.00 off set of four I just bought a set for the wifes GMC Safari van. Both places I listed include road hazard rotation and balance in price of tires.
I would recommend an alignment as well as check frontend for worn out parts Bronco's eat tires without proper alignment.
Most tire shops will tell you reccomended size for your rig. Brand makes a diffference you get what you pay for. Higher treadwear number = more miles. If you live in the Northwestern United states Les Shwab can't be beat for service and range of quality.
Costco currently has deal on Michelins $60.00 off set of four I just bought a set for the wifes GMC Safari van. Both places I listed include road hazard rotation and balance in price of tires.
I would recommend an alignment as well as check frontend for worn out parts Bronco's eat tires without proper alignment.
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From: Maine
Get some all-terrains, there good in the mud and great in the snow and they will last you a whole bunch longer then some Mud terrains. As for size i like the way some 32X11.5" fit inside the wheel well and mine only rub against the radius arm in the front when i cut it all the way.
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From: Lynnwood, WA
I wouldn't use larger than 31" on a stock Bronco. For one, it may rub a little, but that's a lesser issue. With the taller tires, the combined gear + tire ratio will change enough so the engine may not be running in its optimal powerband. On a completely flat terrain, this is no big deal, but on a hilly terrain it will be noticeable. You'd probably need 3.73, or 3.90 gears for those taller tires. Additionally, even though with a (functional!) 4WD it may never be needed, but if you ever need to instal snowchains, you want to have a little extra space in there.
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From: Running Springs CA
Bridgestone Dueler A/T's get my vote. Dont go too big or you will have no power. 3.55 gears and .71 overdrive cant take much in the way of oversize tires.
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From: Corinth, TX
I'm running 33"x12.50" BFG AT/KO and my truck is just fine on power. I've got a stock 351w with a few little cold-air mods, but nothing major. stock gears, stock everything. The truck had 31x10.50 on it when I bought it, and I noticed no performance decrease when moving to 33x12.50. It just looks much better 
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From: Hanscom AFB, MA
Is this on the stock rims? I'm wanting to get some real tires and 32x11.50's are on my list, but if bigger is possible without lift, then I'm willing! BTW, I've got a '96 with the "styled" steel wheels.
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Blue'87GT: That really depends on the condition of your springs. They should work fine, but if you have really saggy coils, you might get some rubbing. If there is any rubbing, it should only be at full lock anyways.
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From: OREGON
You can adjust the frontbumper out a little ways and trim/remove the air dam in front. In the back I added tuff country add a leafs for under $100. Overall for power & clearance, you'll probably be happier with 31's unless you can change your gears to 4.11's.