Bigger tires
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From: Aberta, Canada
Bigger tires
I everybody, I just bought a 2006 4x2 ranger XLT 3.0L with 225/70/15 tires I don't like the look of those tires can I replace them with 235/75/15 without messing the ABS or anything else you guy can think of it. Thanks this is a great forum
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From: South Jersey
The new tires diameter would be 1.5" bigger, your speedometer might be off a little bit but I wouldn't expect any major issues. I have a link on reprograming the computer for tire size changes in the tech info thread at the top of this forum.
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From: Greenvile, SC
Originally Posted by valo
make sure changing the tire size dosen't void your warranty in any way
I've had 2 different Rangers with a bigger wall size and the dealers never said a word about them when making warranty drive-line / drivetrain fixes. Btw: that was with 3 different Dealers.... 3 Different service departments.... So he Should be Okay
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From: Houston
I did the same change to my previous Ranger, a 99' 2x, I had no rubbing issues, no ABS or brake issues, and if I am remembering correctly I think it made the speedo like 2 or 3 miles off at 55. It was still pretty close to on, I ended up lifting and going with bigger wheels and tires eventually so I can't quite remember the exact numbers off the speedo was, I just recall it was pretty minimal. It was a good change for the truck though, good luck -
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The rule of thumb is that you can allways go up one tire size, Rangers are pretty forgiving, I know guys that run 245's on thier 2 wheel drive rangers with no lift, and they have never mentioned a problem, so 235's should be safe for sure.
