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Biggest tires on 87 ranger STX

I have a 4 wheel drive STX with the factory lift I was wondering what the biggest tires I can fit under it are. Thanks for your help
 
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probably 32's.
 
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tire chart: https://www.ranger-forums.com/wheels-tires-semi-tech-38/chart-maximum-tire-size-20047/

noticed your year isnt on here. Imagine its not far off the 93's and such. however if I were to guess, I would say 33" would be MAX, like beating your body panels max
 
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My mistake it's an 87. I'm hoping to get at least 31's under it just for basic off roading just wanted to make sure they'll fit
 
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Gen1 body style.
rims are deff 15". but i'm not sure about width and such.
 
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My mistake it's an 87. I'm hoping to get at least 31's under it just for basic off roading just wanted to make sure they'll fit
I have never seen a ranger, regardless of generation, that could not fit 31's stock, albeit stuffed.
 
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31's if you romp on it


40's if you know how to use a sawzall.
 
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gen 1 -2 cant fit 31-10.5 factory stock/uncut.... wheeling...... without wasting the fenders....never seen it done.


ever.

besides on pavement only. even then they rub.
 
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gen 1 -2 cant fit 31-10.5 factory stock/uncut.... wheeling...... without wasting the fenders....never seen it done.


ever.

besides on pavement only. even then they rub.
thats what im saying, they will be stuffed but "do-able" but then again lift blocks never hurt no body
 
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I was running 31's with a BL and still had fender issues, but I was running a 15x10 wheel in the front. Little wider out back.

STX High Rider should clear 31's all day stock. Especially on a 15x7.

33's if you had a skinny wheel, but I'd go for 33x10.5. I don't see why those won't clear. Probably a little stuffed though.

I have a 3" BL and 2" in the front and mine will clear 33's on a 15x8. I have shackles in the back and I set it down on some 35's and had a little wiggle room. No flex though.
 
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I'm running 32"s on 15" rims (bout to go 31's soon, these suckers are getting bald)
I've only got bigger coils and expo leafs, never rubbed or flexed it to where i did fender smashing damage.
 
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Originally Posted by nickskates4lyfe
I was running 31's with a BL and still had fender issues, but I was running a 15x10 wheel in the front. Little wider out back.

STX High Rider should clear 31's all day stock. Especially on a 15x7.

33's if you had a skinny wheel, but I'd go for 33x10.5. I don't see why those won't clear. Probably a little stuffed though.

I have a 3" BL and 2" in the front and mine will clear 33's on a 15x8. I have shackles in the back and I set it down on some 35's and had a little wiggle room. No flex though.
blah blah blah haha

kidding

but just goes to show you can run 31's stock on asphalt, but to wheel with them properly without harming body panels I would body lift slightly.
 
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Hey, I never had rubbing issues with the 31's after the fenders were "worn" in. hahahaha
 
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if you get lucky they wear in good....sometimes...not so good.
 
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I don't mind cutting up the fenders a bit to get the 31s under it
 
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you a little far away or i would say drive up to my house and see if my 31s on 15x8s fit
 
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