1999 ford ranger rim and tire question - Ford Ranger Forum

sahmadi · 08-08-2009, 08:37 AM

Hi everyone I have a 99 ford ranger xlt 2wd. It has stock 15 inch rims and 225/70/R15 tires on it. It is about time for new tires and I am thinking of going to larger rims and tires with more tractions. The last thing I found that I could use 255/70/R15 (30x9.5) without rubbing. I am trying to do this without a lift. I like to have a wider ride for more stability. I also need to come up a hill in snow. How can this be done? What else do I need to do? I appreciate any input. Thank you

ssbrownsr · 08-08-2009, 03:56 PM

Your engine size, type of trans, and rear end ratio (diff.) all make a difference as to what size tire you can run. If you are running say a 4 cyl., auto trans, and a 356 ratio rear end (if that was an option) a tall tire would put a load on your engine. I've got a 3.0 v6, auto trans, and a 373 rear end. For tires and rims I'm running 235/75/15 on Explorer 8" x 15" wheels. When my tires wear out I am going to try a 30 or 31 inch tall tire.
At 65 mph my tack reads 2250 rpm. Tell me what you have and are planning on getting.
Steve

1997ranger · 07-06-2010, 12:02 AM

i have a 99 3.0 5spd i was running 34s with a 3.73 gear. i also had a 97 with the 2.3 with 3.73s and i was running right a 33 but it had a lot of strain on the 2.3. but my 99 holds 34s fine

08-08-2009, 08:37 AM	#1
sahmadi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1	1999 ford ranger rim and tire question Hi everyone I have a 99 ford ranger xlt 2wd. It has stock 15 inch rims and 225/70/R15 tires on it. It is about time for new tires and I am thinking of going to larger rims and tires with more tractions. The last thing I found that I could use 255/70/R15 (30x9.5) without rubbing. I am trying to do this without a lift. I like to have a wider ride for more stability. I also need to come up a hill in snow. How can this be done? What else do I need to do? I appreciate any input. Thank you

07-06-2010, 12:02 AM	#3
1997ranger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	i have a 99 3.0 5spd i was running 34s with a 3.73 gear. i also had a 97 with the 2.3 with 3.73s and i was running right a 33 but it had a lot of strain on the 2.3. but my 99 holds 34s fine __________________ 1999 ranger 2wd 3.0 3"bl, 3"coil spacers, 4.10s l/s axle,34x10.50x16 tsls, 2 8ft steel whips,cb in headliner, clears front and rear, white faced gauges 1997 ranger 2wd 2.3 (totalled)

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08-08-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
ssbrownsr Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Your engine size, type of trans, and rear end ratio (diff.) all make a difference as to what size tire you can run. If you are running say a 4 cyl., auto trans, and a 356 ratio rear end (if that was an option) a tall tire would put a load on your engine. I've got a 3.0 v6, auto trans, and a 373 rear end. For tires and rims I'm running 235/75/15 on Explorer 8" x 15" wheels. When my tires wear out I am going to try a 30 or 31 inch tall tire. At 65 mph my tack reads 2250 rpm. Tell me what you have and are planning on getting. Steve