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Question on tires..

Hey, i found some tires im getting brand new cost around 575 all together but my question is, from your stand point would you lift the truck with these tires? they are the wild country rvt's 31x10.50x15.. heres a link to a cardomain who has them.. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/499761/2 what you guys think? any suggestions?
 
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Na you don't need to lift the truck for 31's. They look kinda small if you have a 3" lift.
 
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so they will look better if i didn't?? and what you think of them tires?
 
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I think so. They look like a good agressive tire, I don't have any expierience with them so I can't give my opinion that way.
 
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trigger ya... i think the 31's are my only option.. id love 32's but so many people said i need to re gear which is out of the question (i have a 4x4 and not mechanically inclined) so id have to have someone do it..
 
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I hear that, That(regearing) is a 1 of 2 things holding me back from lifting and 33's.
 
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trigger yeah i have 4 wheel drive so, it will cost me a lot.i have the 3.73 gears which i wish were like 4.10 or even 4.56's lol but oh well.. my dream is to be able to run 33's on my truck but it probably wont happen
 
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hey thanks trigger, you're one of the many who are really helpful.. thank you.
 
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No Problem! Let us know when you get 'em on. Pics. too.
 
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If it helps at all, I have the Wild Country TXR's. I love them. The TXR's are not quite as aggressive of a tread but still are pretty meaty. I had a set on my old blazer and easily got 55000 miles out of them. I think they are an awesome tire for the money. I could only assume that the RVT will be comparable. Just my $.02!!
 
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Dld, yeah they look nice..but id REALLLY like to have 32;s lol..you think i could fit some 32's on my 3L W/ 3.73 gears?? i dont want to be SLOW slow but, i dunno i havent seen 31;s that i want on a 94 ext. cab ranger
 
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I can't really help you there, I don't have a clue. I'm sure someone will chime in and help out!
 
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Yeah lol ive asked this before, but i didnt get a definite answer... but its cool this site has really helped me out.. thanks again
 
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You could fit 32's on there, but I think you'd rub, I don't know about regearing with 32's. 33's you'd need to regear.
 
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trigger id get a 3inch body lift.. but would i have to regear for 32's??
 
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I have 33x12.5's and i didnt regear......you deff. dont have to regear for 32's......

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^There ya go^.

What gears do you have Rocky?
 
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rocky, you also have a 4.0 i have a 3.0 with 3.73 gears man.. im not sure what to do, what would you do ? lol
 
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i would suck it up and put 33's on it....its a 3.slow anyways, so why not make it slower.....32's deff wont need regeared though...
 
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Hey now, the 3L isnt that slow.. i find it just fine its a first vehicle given to me.. but yeah i know its not a 5L mustang or anything but its perfect for the things i do... but you're sure 32's wont need to be regeared?? id really like to not regear.. and also i dont have a high paying job to replace things lol. thanks again
 
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id recomend getting some 4.10s if you plan on any offroading... 3.73 might be ok for all street use, but id recomend either 4,10s or 31's....
 
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well everyone calls it a 3.slow....ive never owned one so i dont know but my 4.0 isnt very fast either....but i would get 33's....if not 33's then get 32's

But no on the 31's

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i wont be doing any offroading... im all for looks.. how is it on take off? or speeding up?
 
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I'm not sure huge tires is such a great idea for you. I think you can get away with 31's just fine. 32's would be pushing it. 33's, at this point, is probably not a real option, due to lack of a lift, and the gearing. A lot of people with the 4.0L go from 4.10 to 4.56 to accomodate 33's. I think the 31's would be the most practical application for you, especially if it's used as a daily driver. Just my 2 cents.
 


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