Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

First BIG mod, need quick opinion

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Old Jun 1, 2009
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First BIG mod, need quick opinion

Although I am very new to trucks, I can't keep mine stock for long. I am curious if this setup is okay for daily driving on stock suspension. I drive '04 XL 2WD.I do not plan on off-roading much, just local trips to the beach. All opinions are welcome. Thanks R-F !

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Interco Super Swamper TSL's 31/11.50/15 on black Allied rock crawler rims
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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they will probably rub up front
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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The tires might be ok with out a lift. I ran 31x10.5x15 on mine stock and didnt rub but yours is an inch wider so I dont know. I dont know how long they will last if you are highway driving alot.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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You guys are fast. Thank so much !
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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if u do get those u should run a 3" BodyLift and u shouldn't have any rubbing issues
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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Yeah I would go ahead and BL it. Beware though those tires are going to ride like crap on the road.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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BL it is going to be a must. Like Trent said "Beware though those tires are going to ride like crap on the road". I had a set and my truck rode like a limber wagon on pavement but was awesome in the mud.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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If you don't go offroading that much then don't get those tires. Save up for some BFG All Terrain's. Good on road and off and they last forever.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2009
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just do like 2" lift, she would look beasty, or i will take the wheels/tires, if you want lol
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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I want to do the same thing to my truck, but with differnt tires.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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Everyone said stuff about the tires, he didnt say he was buying them maybe they are free :D
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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You will have rubbing issues...and those are pretty aggressive for not offroading much.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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Thanks guys...looks like I would have rubbing issues while turning but I will never know since they have been sold to someone else. Thanks anyway !
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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^^ get some spindles. There like 300-400 and get 3 inches of lift. Then they wont rub and it will look better.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2009
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Yea since they are sold just save up for some bfg all terrains
 
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Old Jun 7, 2009
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just save up and get BFG or general grabber at2 almost the same as BFG but cheaper
 
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Old Jun 7, 2009
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Those wear quick on the pavement, do you plan on mudding or pavement pounding...?
 
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