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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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31 X 10.50

I have a 97 Ranger XLT 4 x 4 and was wondering if anyone knew if 31 X 10.50 will fit on the 15" rims and not rub. Thanks for any advice.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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I put 31/10.50's on my 96 ranger 4x4, I don't remember them rubbing. I'm getting old, the mind isn't as sharp as it once was, but I don't think so, cause if they did, I would of done something about it, and they were still on the truck when I traded it in.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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I put 31/10.5's BF Goodrich All Terrains on a 98 4x4. I did notice a bit rubbing when I had the wheels turned all the way. For me it wasn't serious, but I didn't off-road with it.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Well your asking a question that's a truck by truck issue. If yours sets low in the front, like very noticably lower than the rear, you might have a rubbing issue. Your best bet would be to just have a tire shop mount one on one of your front wheels and check, see how close you are with the wheel turned as far as you can in each direction. If it rubs the most likely culprit will be the lower corners of the spoiler, it might just be an issue of very carefully trimming just a little off of the corners of your spoiler, or if you have the money maybe a set of 1 1/2" - to 2" leveling coils from superlift (I think they run around $150 plus installation..and I am not sure what type of front suspension you have but could also need camber bushing at about $60...if your TTB suspension this allows for proper alignment). I have had 3 rangers on 31's, my 93' 4x required 2" leveling coils in order to have zero rubbing issues, my 99' 2x needed a 3" lift, my present 01' Edge 4x just needed a little tweeking of the torsion bars in order for proper clearence. My point is, you will just have to check -
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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You should have zero problems with that size tire. They were an optional tire size in 1997. They required 4.0L and 3.73 axle to maintain good mileage and start out performance.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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thanks for all the help. I have the 4.0 L but how do I know if I have the 3.73 ratio? Is stamped on the diff's or can I tell from the VIN. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Look in the technical section under miscellaneous, there you will find a listing called door sticker decoder. That should tell you all you need to know.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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Or you can look at the tag on the far right upper bolt on the diff. 3 73 would be 3.73. 3L73 would be a limited slip 3.73. Likewise for other codes, 4 10 is 4.10, 3 08 if 3.08. You get the point.

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Been running them on my 96 4x4 for over 5 years now without a problem. The truck had over 100K on it before I had to swap out the clutch, and I really don't think it really was to bad. There was still clutch surface left, but the slave cylinder was toast.
 
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