Hello- i couldn't locate this today on any threads, so hopefully someone can help. I have a 99 ranger 4x4 supercab, stock, 100k, everyday use, hwy, city, occasional light off-road in fields, hunting, etc. I have stock p245/75/16 goodyear wranglers which are worn out. I have wanted to increase size mainly for appearance as this is the only thing that i haven't liked about truck. I now live in Washington DC area and have run into the apparently common problem of chain stores saying that their guidebook says i cannot change size. I am sure i have seen or read about being able to put at least a Lt265/75/16, which would be ok- but the last dealer said something about the LT needing more air pressure and damaging the rims. Anyway, I am completely frustrated because all I want to know is how large size i can go without needing any changes. Also, I would ideally like BFG AT-KO, but due to my recent financial considerations, I am leaning toward an off-brand called Apache that was only about $95 each (but i've only been able to locate that brand in western pa.
Thanks- for any help. By the way, my truck has been great and it is fun to drive a real truck in DC. I am probably not the best owner as in 100k, I have really only changed the oil and had brake pads twice, and Ford had replaced the original tires in the recall, but "New Blue" has been great and a fine replacement for "Old Blue", my 1990 F150 work truck who moved along to a new home with 177k!

 

I see many 98 and newer ranger 4x4's with 265/75/16's on them, and they don't seem to have any problems fitting. My truck came with 265/75/15's from the factory, so the width is the same, you're only adding an inch in height. Good luck

 

I replaced my Wranglers with some BFG All Terrain 265/70-16's. Same height as your Wranglers, so the speedo will be the same.

A world of difference. The wider track and the more aggressive tread looks great. Plus they out perform the junk Wranglers on dry, wet and mudd.



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I have the bfg-a/t KO on my ranger they look great . No rubbing at all. The size is 31 10.50 r15. Thats on a 15 inch rim .The tires ran 105.00 a piece. My ranger came with 16inch rims but the previous owner switched to these. Its a good thing he did cause the tires are about 50 to 80 bucks less.

 

Yeah. The 16's were $157 mounted, balanced, disposed... Out the door.

The only difference is that the 16's are classified as "Load D", not C

I don't think that'll ever help me.

 

The 16" rim will get you less sidewall slop.

 

Thanks everyone for your help! I'm gonna get the 265's in two weeks, after the holiday. This site is fantastic- glad I found you all.