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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Question Buying new tires

I have 2001 ext. cab 4X4 with 50,000 miles. It has the original tire's which are 245-75/ 16". I would like to know if 265 x 16" will my ranger with stock
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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I believe that was a stock size on the 4x4.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Ken00, I want to know if 265 / 16 " tires will fit on my ranger. Will there be enough clearence around my fenders. The tire's that came on the truck when I bought it new are 245 / 16"

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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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i have the same truck yes they will fit
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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i had 265 75 16s on my 98 i wenr down to 245 75 16 and thind my truck works beter with the smaller tire. I had problems stoping the bigger tire on the ice.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks, for the reply's , I wanted to know before I went to the tire shop.
 
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