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Envy My ST · 05-23-2001, 02:38 PM

Anyone have any idea how big of a tire I can put on a 01 Sport Trac with factory premium 16" wheels and a 2" Warrior shackle lift & torsion twist?

I assume that I can easily go with 31x10.5x16 ...can I maybe go up a few more?

I have one of those wifes who says that SIZE does matter and she wants the BIGGEST that she can get.

Envy My ST · 05-23-2001, 05:38 PM

Ok, I just found some info and now I'm wondering ....

Was told by a Goodyear rep that nobody makes a 31x10.5X16 tire and that there is no such thing as a 31,32 or 33 or 10.5,11.5 or anything in 16".....that with 16" tires are only measured metrically such as 255/70/16....so now I'm really confused and looking for some help because I'm really a tire novice.

I was told that the "biggest" tire available in 16" was a Goodyear 305/70/16 and that basically its a 33x12x16.

Will this fit a ST without rub?

If a 305/70/16 won't fit (which I don't think it will....way to big) then what is the actual biggest tire size that will fit?

I'm doing the shackle lift this weekend and I would really love to be installing some new rubber at the same time.

I know there are some tire techies here that can give me some good clear answers.......please

ACBlessing · 05-23-2001, 06:08 PM

I think you'd be pushing it with 275s on there. I have 265-75-16s and I'm happy with their lack of rubbing.

-AC

*jimbo74* · 05-23-2001, 06:20 PM

yup ac sounds right, oh yeah, i am a retired(no pun intended) tire techie

shabbadoobie · 05-23-2001, 08:14 PM

The Goodyear rep is an idiot. I just put 315-75-16s on my lifted ST (way bigger then 305-70s) .They are bigger than most so called 35s.
BTW, Not to be a wise-a##, But whats up with the "Envy My ST"? Now come on, You even admit it was a salvage car or a rebuilt wreck---It just don't add up pardner! He##, I paid almost 30,000 for my 'Trac & gave it 7.5 inches of lift, 35 inch tires etc. And I wouldn't even consider the "envy my ST" thing.

agr99E.B. · 05-23-2002, 05:54 PM

Your goodyear rep is not representing his company very well. My buddy has a 2001 Yota Crew Cab that came factory with 31x10.50x16's on it . I know they're made. Might have to search aound for them, since your rep hasn't heard of them. Hope this helps.

**Alec** · 05-23-2002, 05:59 PM

I'd bet something = to 32's would fit well. Maybe 33's with a little trimming.

ww.4lo.com has a metric tire conversion calculator. Very easy to use.

*Jason_25* · 05-23-2002, 06:15 PM

With the sportrac's larger wheel wells I would put a 285/75/16 on there.

05-23-2001, 02:38 PM	#1
Envy My ST Wannabe Elite Explorer Rockford IL '01 Sport Trac Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	wife says that SIZE does really matter.....how big can I go??? Anyone have any idea how big of a tire I can put on a 01 Sport Trac with factory premium 16" wheels and a 2" Warrior shackle lift & torsion twist? I assume that I can easily go with 31x10.5x16 ...can I maybe go up a few more? I have one of those wifes who says that SIZE does matter and she wants the BIGGEST that she can get.

05-23-2001, 06:08 PM	#3
ACBlessing Wannabe Elite Explorer Spokane, WA (eastern Washington state) 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 277 Vehicle Specs	I think you'd be pushing it with 275s on there. I have 265-75-16s and I'm happy with their lack of rubbing. -AC __________________ ACBlessing, Spokane, WA 2000 Merc Mountaineer V8

05-23-2001, 06:20 PM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	yup ac sounds right, oh yeah, i am a retired(no pun intended) tire techie __________________ My Truck

05-23-2001, 08:14 PM	#5
shabbadoobie Wannabe Elite Explorer north central,KS 01 sport trac Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 115 Vehicle Specs	What?? The Goodyear rep is an idiot. I just put 315-75-16s on my lifted ST (way bigger then 305-70s) .They are bigger than most so called 35s. BTW, Not to be a wise-a##, But whats up with the "Envy My ST"? Now come on, You even admit it was a salvage car or a rebuilt wreck---It just don't add up pardner! He##, I paid almost 30,000 for my 'Trac & gave it 7.5 inches of lift, 35 inch tires etc. And I wouldn't even consider the "envy my ST" thing. __________________ black'01 sport trac

05-23-2002, 05:59 PM	#7
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	I'd bet something = to 32's would fit well. Maybe 33's with a little trimming. ww.4lo.com has a metric tire conversion calculator. Very easy to use. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

05-23-2001, 05:38 PM	#2
Envy My ST Wannabe Elite Explorer Rockford IL '01 Sport Trac Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	Ok, I just found some info and now I'm wondering .... Was told by a Goodyear rep that nobody makes a 31x10.5X16 tire and that there is no such thing as a 31,32 or 33 or 10.5,11.5 or anything in 16".....that with 16" tires are only measured metrically such as 255/70/16....so now I'm really confused and looking for some help because I'm really a tire novice. I was told that the "biggest" tire available in 16" was a Goodyear 305/70/16 and that basically its a 33x12x16. Will this fit a ST without rub? If a 305/70/16 won't fit (which I don't think it will....way to big) then what is the actual biggest tire size that will fit? I'm doing the shackle lift this weekend and I would really love to be installing some new rubber at the same time. I know there are some tire techies here that can give me some good clear answers.......please

05-23-2002, 05:54 PM	#6
agr99E.B. Wannabe Elite Explorer lavernge, TN '99 explorer EB Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Your goodyear rep is not representing his company very well. My buddy has a 2001 Yota Crew Cab that came factory with 31x10.50x16's on it . I know they're made. Might have to search aound for them, since your rep hasn't heard of them. Hope this helps.

05-23-2002, 06:15 PM	#8
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	With the sportrac's larger wheel wells I would put a 285/75/16 on there. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck