Stuffin tires
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Stuffin tires
Hello all, I have recently bought a 96 bronco 4x4. Ive always wanted to get one and work it up. I dont have a lot of auto expierience, my question is, i'd like to get the biggest tires that I can stuff in the stock wheel wells without any rubbing and such. What size should I be looking for. Also, I use the truck daily, I would like a decent on/off road tire. Any info and possible sources that youve had luck with will be greatly appreciated. I have big plans for this thing, I hope you all can give me some sound advice.
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S.C.
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S.C.
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welcome sandy--there has been a lot of talk about tires on this forum. You might want to do the SEARCH feature. I did...and got a lot of info.
I just recently purchased 33x10.50, I really wanted 33x11.50. NO rub or anything. I even hear that the 33x12.50 dont even rub. I got the 33x10.50 because they had a good price tag. They are the BFG Mud Terrain KO. They have the highway HMM, but not bad at all. I can still hear my flowmasters. The All-terrains are also an excellent tire. hope that helps.
oh i forgot....I'm still all stock.
I just recently purchased 33x10.50, I really wanted 33x11.50. NO rub or anything. I even hear that the 33x12.50 dont even rub. I got the 33x10.50 because they had a good price tag. They are the BFG Mud Terrain KO. They have the highway HMM, but not bad at all. I can still hear my flowmasters. The All-terrains are also an excellent tire. hope that helps.
oh i forgot....I'm still all stock.
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Welcome to the boards! You will find a ton of info here to help you along the way of fixing up your ride. This question has been asked a bunch and I have seen many different answers to it but this is what worked for me. I recently put on 33" x 12.5" on new ultra 15" x 10" rims and I don't have any rubbing at all lock to lock. Some people say they get rubbing on the radius arms at near lock on both sides (my brother-in-law included). I think it all depends on the backspacing of the rims. I had the tire place that did mine test fit my tire to the rim and install it on the front I personally got under the truck and made sure it wouldn't hit. Rims have different backspacing so you just need to see what will work for you. you might run into some fender rub if seriousely wheelin which is why I am installing a 4" suspension lift. I went w/mud tires but for good a/t's I'd look into the BFG Allterrain T/A's.
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My truck is a one-ton and my Bronco is a '69, so I can't help you on the size/rubbing issue, but I'll put my recommendation in for the BFG All Terrains. I run those in 33x12.50 size on my F350 and they are a great tire. They're mild mannered on the street, no hum, ride nice, wear nice, seem to last a while, and handle wet pavement well. Off road, they are great in all types of terrain, except mud. The treads pack up quick and don't clean out well in mud. In sand they work great, better when aired down. Also when aired down, they conform to the shape of obstacles on the trail and give really good traction. I also haul a camper on my truck and when I air the tires up to full pressure, they handle the weight well and the ride is nice too. I'm very happy with these BFG's, think I'll put a set of the Mud Terrains on the Bronco next time it needs tires 
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Sandy,
It really depends on how you use the truck too. Yeah you can probably squeeze 33's under a stock 96 but they are gonna rub the front bumper and/or the radius arms if the suspension flexes at all during turns. The recommended maximum tire size on 92-96 models is 32x11.50. In stock form, these trucks still look great with 31x10.50's on them. Be careful when stuffing larger diameter tires under the truck that you don't push your engine rpm's beyond what the truck is geared for. Yeah you can stuff big tires under it... and watch your fuel mileage and your ability to pass and climb hills will go right out the window. Unless your 96 came with the optional 4.10 rear end gears, I'd be sticking to 32's at the max until I could afford to regear the front and rear axles. Trust me, 3.55 rear end gears with 33" tires turn the otherwise powerful Bronco into a pup.
It really depends on how you use the truck too. Yeah you can probably squeeze 33's under a stock 96 but they are gonna rub the front bumper and/or the radius arms if the suspension flexes at all during turns. The recommended maximum tire size on 92-96 models is 32x11.50. In stock form, these trucks still look great with 31x10.50's on them. Be careful when stuffing larger diameter tires under the truck that you don't push your engine rpm's beyond what the truck is geared for. Yeah you can stuff big tires under it... and watch your fuel mileage and your ability to pass and climb hills will go right out the window. Unless your 96 came with the optional 4.10 rear end gears, I'd be sticking to 32's at the max until I could afford to regear the front and rear axles. Trust me, 3.55 rear end gears with 33" tires turn the otherwise powerful Bronco into a pup.
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i got 32x11.50s on my 88 and they rub just befor the loc, so im ont gonna go any bigger untill i get a lift. but the plus is is that they fill up the wheel well very nicly, not much space above'em but still have plenty of travel, and theonly rub is on the radius arms
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Originally Posted by greystreak92
Sandy,
It really depends on how you use the truck too. Yeah you can probably squeeze 33's under a stock 96 but they are gonna rub the front bumper and/or the radius arms if the suspension flexes at all during turns. The recommended maximum tire size on 92-96 models is 32x11.50. In stock form, these trucks still look great with 31x10.50's on them. Be careful when stuffing larger diameter tires under the truck that you don't push your engine rpm's beyond what the truck is geared for. Yeah you can stuff big tires under it... and watch your fuel mileage and your ability to pass and climb hills will go right out the window. Unless your 96 came with the optional 4.10 rear end gears, I'd be sticking to 32's at the max until I could afford to regear the front and rear axles. Trust me, 3.55 rear end gears with 33" tires turn the otherwise powerful Bronco into a pup.
It really depends on how you use the truck too. Yeah you can probably squeeze 33's under a stock 96 but they are gonna rub the front bumper and/or the radius arms if the suspension flexes at all during turns. The recommended maximum tire size on 92-96 models is 32x11.50. In stock form, these trucks still look great with 31x10.50's on them. Be careful when stuffing larger diameter tires under the truck that you don't push your engine rpm's beyond what the truck is geared for. Yeah you can stuff big tires under it... and watch your fuel mileage and your ability to pass and climb hills will go right out the window. Unless your 96 came with the optional 4.10 rear end gears, I'd be sticking to 32's at the max until I could afford to regear the front and rear axles. Trust me, 3.55 rear end gears with 33" tires turn the otherwise powerful Bronco into a pup.
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I have 33x12.50 BFG's on my '94 bronco with a 6" sky jacker lift with extended radius arms, and I still get some rubbing in tight turns. I find the combination of suspention and tires I'm running are great off the road, because I can tuck the tires right up into the wheel wells with out interfering with the bumper ar fenders.
The 351 windsor paired with the 4.10 gears driving my 33's leave me in good shape on the hills or the highway.
The 351 windsor paired with the 4.10 gears driving my 33's leave me in good shape on the hills or the highway.
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