Tire Size Fitment Master Thread

[tivct]

Anybody try 255/75/17 stock? BFG KO2 comes in that size in a C-range (better for ride and MPG). Sounds like it’s be cutting it close.

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[Maltese]

Here is how the 255/80/17s look

 

[djrobb]

Here is how the 255/80/17s look

That looks great. Really fills the wheel well.

 

[Marshal.]

Here is how the 255/80/17s look

Stock height and no rubbing?

 

[Maltese]

Stock height and no rubbing?

see post 29, discusses the trimming involved for stock height

 

[Oregon Comrade]

see post 29, discusses the trimming involved for stock height

How about some more pics of the whole truck? Cool tires, very sim to the 255/85R16 folks used to run a few years back...

 

[Brix]

With a 2.5" leveling kit, do you think I could run 275/70/18s without a problem?

 

[RangerB]

With a 2.5" leveling kit, do you think I could run 275/70/18s without a problem?

Seems like running 35’s would be a bit much.

Vertically, you might clear the extra ~2” tire between hub and top of fender. But horizontally speaking, you’re stuffing an extra ~4” (over the stock 31’s) between crash bars known only to accommodate up to 33” tires on rims with the proper width and offset.

But alas, as long as you have the right backspace to clear your brake caliper and steering knuckle and the resolve to do it, I suppose you could clear almost any tire with enough trimming.

 

[Brix]

Seems like running 35’s would be a bit much.

Vertically, you might clear the extra ~2” tire between hub and top of fender. But horizontally speaking, you’re stuffing an extra ~4” (over the stock 31’s) between crash bars known only to accommodate up to 33” tires on rims with the proper width and offset.

But alas, as long as you have the right backspace to clear your brake caliper and steering knuckle and the resolve to do it, I suppose you could clear almost any tire with enough trimming.

The tires I mentioned are 33" in diameter not 35".

I wouldn't want to trim or remove crash bars, I think they could work but would definitely be tight.

 

[Maltese]

How about some more pics of the whole truck? Cool tires, very sim to the 255/85R16 folks used to run a few years back...

Here is another shot

 

[RangerB]

The tires I mentioned are 33" in diameter not 35".

I wouldn't want to trim or remove crash bars, I think they could work but would definitely be tight.

Doh! Haha, yeah, my mistake. I plugged the wrong dimensions (285/75/R18, oops) into the converter.

Yeah, 33's are supposed to work. But as you mentioned, they're kind of tight. I've heard of some rubbing at full lock when loaded and/or when moving in reverse.

The gallery here shows some Rangers w/ similarly sized tires and information about the lifts, wheels, any trimming, and any resulting rubbing.

I personally am going with the 285/70/R17's after get my Icon coilovers w/ 2.5" level on. I'm also going w/ the Ranger spec'd Icon 6-Speed wheels, since they've been offset and backspaced to best fit this setup. I'm hoping that the proper wheel fitment will eliminate any possible rubbing.

Sorry for any confusion in my last response.

 

[MrEd8a]

so from what I am reading I can put 275/70/17 with a 2 1/2 level kit with not problem? I already bought the Rough Country kit just waiting on the shop to call me to take it in next week, I think I am going to go with the new Nittos Terra Grapplers G2's

 

[Daniel Cohen]

so from what I am reading I can put 275/70/17 with a 2 1/2 level kit with not problem? I already bought the Rough Country kit just waiting on the shop to call me to take it in next week, I think I am going to go with the new Nittos Terra Grapplers G2's

I am going to the shop tomorrow to have my 285/70/17 installed with my rough country 2.5" leveling kit. I can post photos and let you know about any rubbing! I went with the brand new Yokohama X-A/T's. Check them out!

 

[MrEd8a]

I am going to the shop tomorrow to have my 285/70/17 installed with my rough country 2.5" leveling kit. I can post photos and let you know about any rubbing! I went with the brand new Yokohama X-A/T's. Check them out!

Great thanks, I am a little dissapointed though I just found out Nitto does not make the 275/70/17 tire size, guess I will check the Yoko's

 

[MrEd8a]

I am going to the shop tomorrow to have my 285/70/17 installed with my rough country 2.5" leveling kit. I can post photos and let you know about any rubbing! I went with the brand new Yokohama X-A/T's. Check them out!

do you mean the X MT'S ?

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