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lol i wheel the **** out of my ranger and a 265/75/16 is only a little taller and narrower than a 32x11.5x15 and ive run both types 32's look small to me on mine with torsion keys and shackels
 
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285/75R16 BFG A/T's are wat im running on my truck right now(not-bar crank) and i clear them. they do rub but only lock to lock and when i flex.

the tire size in standard is 32.8/11.4R16

ima about to buy a 3"body lift and some 2"chevy shackles. plus crank my t-bars
 
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Hey bud i just answered his question and made a suggestion 33's will rub LOL im done LOL
 
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Everyone is saying the same thing just in different ways lol. Yes you can run them but they will rub if you flex it out and take hard turns. You'll have to adjust your driving habits some to run them
 
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jus putting my 2cents in....
 
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im running 33x13.50's on a 10" wide wheel.

i get a bit of rubbing, but i'm also lifting it this weekend. i don't suggest it for a stock truck, that's staying stock. sure it looks cool, but like was said, you have to change the way you drive a bit.
 
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Originally Posted by TunaMan
Hello I am New To This Site. But i was wondering if i crank my torsion bars whats the most i can get out of them ? and will i be able to fit 33's on it and it not rub afterwards ?
never max t-bars unless you love replacing front end parts..

you want 33x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 265x75x16, or 285x75x16 take your pick...



Originally Posted by FordGuy302
No IMO you can run a 32 11.50 max
Wrong.. you dont even need to crank T-bars for that...


Originally Posted by 04blackedge
You can run a 33x10.5 easy, 33x12.5 if you want to max your bars. Amount of lift all depends on how much you trucks been used.
33x12.5x15 on STOCK 15x7 rims works fine with no rubbing minus sway arm...


Originally Posted by Goodysgotacuda
From what ive seen, t-crank, right backspacing and 33x10.50 on 15x8s will "not" rub. (every truck varies)
33x10.5 on stock wheels and 15x8 with 3.25-4" is fine..


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
Yea you might be able to is your truck 4wd
Wrong.. T-bar 2wd is the same..


Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Wrong again, if your truck has torsion bars you can, 4x2 or 4x4 doesn't matter.

Correct only difference is rear block is 1" shorted really doesnt matter..


Originally Posted by Hanks Rangers
i fit 285/75/16 (33's) on stock rims under my ranger and it only has a 2" leveling kit they only rubbed on the rear fender flares when flexed out, and on the sway bar when turned lock to lock
32.83x11.22x16 close to 33's... 2" leveling kit.. wtf T-bar keys lol?


Originally Posted by Hanks Rangers
your good dude!!! GO FOR IT!!! 33's FTW
33 stock FTL unless you dont like fenders then 33's FTW....


Originally Posted by rangerboy101
First off... welcome to R-F. Second... If you want to max out your bars you can get around 2 1/2". If i was you I would get #1 bars and crank them and then get an AAL or a shackle. (if you do an AAL your ride will be alittle stiffer. #1 bars will give you a harder ride as well.) and then go with 285/75's. Those are 32.??x11.?? and you shouldnt have any major rubbing with those. like said above its really all about backspacing. I think i covered everything he was asking. Right?
never max... class one are good for saggy trucks....Class one's on my truck now ride better then my "B" bars... 285x75x16 (32.83x11.22x16)


Originally Posted by TunaMan
DID YOU JUST LET IT RUB? DOES IT HURT ANYTHING CAUSE A BUDDY OF MINE DID THE SAME AND HIS FRONT MUD FLAPS RUBBED AND HE JUST TOOK THEM OFF. BUT IF I TOOK MINE OFF IT WOULD NOT LOOK RIGHT WHERE MY MUD FLAPS GO INTO MY FRONT FENDER.
Dude stop unleshing the Caps lock... take off the flaps... its just bolts.. it goes into the fender flare it looks "ok"


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
No i meant doesnt a 4x2 sit lower than a 4x4 also how do either one of you know a 33 will work 04 black edge runs 32 11.50's and Goodysgotacuda runs 31 10.50's so explain to me your personal experience with 33's that make me wrong
1" lower in rear on T-bar 2wd... 04blackedge and Goody both are 2wd...


Originally Posted by rangerboy101
There's two ways you could go about getting rid of the mud flaps, One way is to take the ones you have now and trim them down. Another way would be to buy another set of flares. You would need the 01-05 style flares. That way is more complicated but looks better IMO.
I have 01-05 on my 2000 best thing i ever did...


Originally Posted by 04blackedge
No, its been said twice in this thread any Edge 2wd or 4wd has the same exact suspension. I run 32s because I didn't want to crank my bars and I got a great deal on these tires. I don't need personal experience to know what will work and what won't, thats what the forum is for.
bingo....


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
Goodyear claims urs are 33.1x11.3 and he asked what wouldnt rub so u said they rubbed a little well i tore the edges off my 265s flexing in the back tucked it in tight so its all in what u use it for a mall crawler wont rub that bad unless you make sharp turns
dude proof read your posts... 265x75x16 are 32x10.5x16 your prob had some axle walk to do that get some duff bars...


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
well flexing like a four wheel drive can reach can make 265's rub so thats why i asked if you want me to send you a pic of a depressed 265 tire 32" because of flew i will and a 33 will rub on hard turns anyways
WAT?

Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr
i have no idea what you said til the 33 will rub on hard turns. and what do you mean hard turns? like parking? yeah it will at full lock.
Sway bar usually..


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
What i meant is that i had 265/75-r16's and i can show you pictures of stuffing fenders so tight i ripped chunks of tread off so if those did that how will a one inch bigger diameter tire not rub at all in respose to the two that claim a 33 will fit they are not offroading a lot if it does not
anything over a 32" tire doesnt really fit in the wheel well its common...


Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Man Stone this is like perfect for you, I can't believe your not eating this up.

This is the last time I'm going to say this. The original poster asked if 33s will fit. Yes they will fit. Yes you might have to adjust your driving some so you don't rub. Pick your poison.

Btw look at thesoundmaster, he wheels the **** out of his truck with 33x12.5 and stock suspension.
have you ever looked at Thesoundmaster fenders? um ya... I am on it..


Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr
i have 265 75 16s right now and theres plenty of room. damnit i may have to instal my 33s on my classic 2s soon to show that they fit fine except at full lock which i don't even care about. and for sharp turns, if you know they would rub why not just slow down to prevent it? or not crank the wheel all the way?
ill try to get my tires on tomorrow if i have time

Didn't ask what would fit w/o rubbing asked if 33's would rub.

Poor guy just joined and already sees arguments one of his first threads lol. Don't worry about it we just "talkin" haha
265 are a great size stock no doubt.. he will live...


Originally Posted by Hanks Rangers
lol i wheel the **** out of my ranger and a 265/75/16 is only a little taller and narrower than a 32x11.5x15 and ive run both types 32's look small to me on mine with torsion keys and shackels

its a 32x10.5x15 ...


Originally Posted by FordGuy302
Hey bud i just answered his question and made a suggestion 33's will rub LOL im done LOL
um no...


Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Everyone is saying the same thing just in different ways lol. Yes you can run them but they will rub if you flex it out and take hard turns. You'll have to adjust your driving habits some to run them
very true...

Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr
The End.
I have not Yet BEGUN TO BOOGY!!!.....


Originally Posted by Tys 4x4
im running 33x13.50's on a 10" wide wheel.

i get a bit of rubbing, but i'm also lifting it this weekend. i don't suggest it for a stock truck, that's staying stock. sure it looks cool, but like was said, you have to change the way you drive a bit.
go hit some trails and see what happens to those lovely rear metal fenders of yours....
 
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Well now that Stone has summarized the entire thread haha
 
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CLICK THIS PEOPLE...



Chart of Maximum tire Size...



Wonder who wrote it lol..
 
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lol duh about the fenders. which is why i said i dont suggest it for a stock truck.
 
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So basically heres how I see it

Mallcrawler = 33x12.5
Weekend warrior = 33x10.5/32x11.5
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4
lol duh about the fenders. which is why i said i dont suggest it for a stock truck.
yep
 
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so 02rangermayhem, with the pictures taken, there wasnt any tbar crank or body lift?
 
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I donno about you guys, but my 31's get my into valence and mud flaps quiet often. I donno how you get away with a 33x12.5.
 
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