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Old 01-13-2009, 06:40 PM
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What size tires will fit???

I am wanting to get some new meats under my truck. It is a 79 Ranger f150 2wd. 1st I need to put new coil springs and shocks up front so it is not so low. I have the shocks, just need the springs. I like to fish, hunt and camp and work my truck hauling quads, wood and whatever. Here is my question... Will 31x10.50's fit with no lift? This will be on a factory 15" wheel. If I remember right my old 2001 2wd had 275/65's and that was equal to a 31x10.50. and those fit fine but that was not a 1979 truck.

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31's should fit fine. 33's will fit a stock height 4x of that year, but they tend to be higher in the front.
 
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ya i had a 1978 150, not lifted with 33" x 12.5" tires on it and they also cleared fine
 
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I have 31" BFG T/A KO on my 1974 at the moment, fit great. Slightly rub the radius arm backing up which isn't a big deal.

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i'm going to try to put 35x12.5r16.5 on my f-250 2wd
 
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I have seen 35's on a 2wd F250.....no lift. see if I can find the pic.
 
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I ran 31x10.5 on my f150 2 wheel drive with no problems back in the early 90's. And 33x12.5 gumbo mudders on the 79 f150 4 wheel drive. I see that you are not to far from me there in goshen
 
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here it is. btw, this isn't my truck.
 
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Originally Posted by pinkpanther
I ran 31x10.5 on my f150 2 wheel drive with no problems back in the early 90's. And 33x12.5 gumbo mudders on the 79 f150 4 wheel drive. I see that you are not to far from me there in goshen
Hey, nice to see someone close
 
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Originally Posted by Dr. Dirt
here it is. btw, this isn't my truck.
That is sharp. I think 31x10.50R15's should be enough for me being just a 2wd. But 33's would be cool but maybe a little to big for a 2wd
 
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Have 31x9.50-15 on stock 98 explorer, i would think they should fit ur truck
 
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Originally Posted by harcracing
33's would be cool but maybe a little to big for a 2wd.
those are 35s, not 33s. the member is doc_f250. search for his name on the Memberslist and you should find him eventually.....who knows he might be your next door neighbor, or not.
 
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I got 35'' dunlop mud rovers on my 73' f100, with all stock suspension. you should be able to squeeze on some 33'' with a minor leveling kit
 
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Thanks everyone for your input. I appriciate it. I am going to put new springs and shocks on it as soon as it warms up a little. My buddy is trading me some stock chrome wheels from his 90's Bronco then I'll get some new rubber. I found springs at advanced auto for $89. Not bad I thought. Heavy duty springs are $99 but I don't think I need Heavy Duty.
 
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I would stick with 31" inch tires on your 2wd f150 I tried putting a set of half worn 32/11.50x15 dunlops on my 77 f150 2wd and they rubbed going over every bump in the road and on tight turns. Just think you will be more capable offroad with a tire that fits properly and will not rub and pop on you out in the middle of the woods.
 


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