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Looking for some input! please help!

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New member from NJ, looking for some input and pics. i have a 2005 ranger xlt 2wd extended cab totally stock except for some audio/video mods and tinting. Im interested in getting the 15x10 black rock dune series wheels for my truck with possibly grabber at2s but i dont have a lift or anything and i cant afford one, id just like the wheels to look aggressive and fill the wells without rubbing. any suggestions/opinions on that?
 
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get the wheels?... what size tire do you want to run? do you plan to lift it? what backspacing?
 
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i dont know what size tire to get, what size would fill the wheel well without rubbing? the rims have a -38 offset with a 4" backspacing. btw, do you think the 15x10 will stick out much? i dont plan on lifting my truck.
 
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If you don't plan on lifting it, then I would stick with a 15x8 rim. You are gonna have a hard time finding a wide enough tire to fit a 15x10 without looking retarded that won't also be so big/tall that it rubs. Get 15x8's with a 30x9.5 or at most a 31x10.5 tire. BTW body lifts are really inexpensive.
 
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okay, thanks, if i go for the 15x8 what backspacing/offset do you think would be best?
 
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4 inches or less. Less backspacing will make it stick out further... 3.5-4 inches is pretty common. Mickey Thompson classics I think are 3.25".
 
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Okay, i know i keep changing it up on you guys but if i decide to just stick w stock 15x7 ranger wheels would a set of 30x9.5 gt at2s rub at all without the t-bars cranked and without a lift?
 
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Your 2wd, You don't have torsion bars.

Stay safe and don't go bigger than a 31" tire.
 
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Okay, i actually believe im getting the 15x8 ultra crusher wheels with 30x9.5 at2s. the rims have 3.74" backspacing and -19 offset and according to american racing that is a good size rim. You guys dont think that size tire will rub with those rims, will they?
 
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you should be fine. if at anything you'll rub on the swaybar at full lock but thats not a big deal.

If you had a ranger edge 2wd you'd have tbars but since you're an XLT you dont.
 
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Thanks for all the input guys, it helped me out a lot! Attached is the final product, my Ranger with 30x9.5 AT2s on 15x8 Crushers, no rub btw! Thanks again for your help!
 
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needs 06 mirrors
 
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Originally Posted by tyfinnigan
Thanks for all the input guys, it helped me out a lot! Attached is the final product, my Ranger with 30x9.5 AT2s on 15x8 Crushers, no rub btw! Thanks again for your help!
looks good!
 
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