31x10.50s on 15x7s - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*BTRs X* · 02-20-2003, 12:48 AM

I did a search but found nothing.........Im going to put 31x10.50s on my AR 15x7 rims. What would be the difference between the rims and putting them on 15x8s? Would it make the outside diameter taller? Thanks.

**Alec** · 02-20-2003, 09:40 AM

Not much difference when talking about 31s. A different backspacing would set the tires out farther or closer to the truck, but x7 or x8 isn't a bit change for 31x10.50s.

*BTRs X* · 02-20-2003, 09:54 AM

Thanks. I wasnt sure if 31x10.50s would be taller on 15x7s than 31x10.50s on 15x8s. Thanks.

*Hokie* · 02-20-2003, 08:48 PM

From seing a Tacoma and a 4Runner Parked next to each other at work, both with 31 BFG AT KO's... The Tacoma had wider rims and the 4Runner's factory 7" rims looked better. The Tacoma's tires seemed shorter as the sidewalls stuck out further than the tread. With a 31" tire, I guess it won't make that much of a difference, but I thought the 4Runner's setup looked noticeably better, meaner, taller, etc. He also had brand new tires vs. semi worn tires on the Tacoma...

*BTRs X* · 02-20-2003, 09:24 PM

I hope these look good.......Im going to have the new tires on within the next 3-4 weeks!

NOTAJP · 02-20-2003, 09:34 PM

7" rims will cause a little premature wear due to the fact that it'll round out the tire. Drop your air pressure slightly and rotate often will avoid this. They do look great with the sidewall buldge. Looks meaner.

With your stock sys you might get a little inner fender rub. Mine only rubbed after hard offroad.

*RFR2212* · 02-20-2003, 09:41 PM

31's on 15x7's will be just fine... I never had, or worried about premature wear.... Just throw em on and you'll be fine

02-20-2003, 12:48 AM	#1
BTRs X Elite Explorer Maysville, KY '92 Explorer XL 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 683 Vehicle Specs	31x10.50s on 15x7s I did a search but found nothing.........Im going to put 31x10.50s on my AR 15x7 rims. What would be the difference between the rims and putting them on 15x8s? Would it make the outside diameter taller? Thanks. __________________ Brandon Ross '92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4cyl./5-Speed Daystar leveling kit

02-20-2003, 09:40 AM	#2
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Not much difference when talking about 31s. A different backspacing would set the tires out farther or closer to the truck, but x7 or x8 isn't a bit change for 31x10.50s. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

02-20-2003, 09:54 AM	#3
BTRs X Elite Explorer Maysville, KY '92 Explorer XL 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 683 Vehicle Specs	Thanks. I wasnt sure if 31x10.50s would be taller on 15x7s than 31x10.50s on 15x8s. Thanks. __________________ Brandon Ross '92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4cyl./5-Speed Daystar leveling kit

02-20-2003, 08:48 PM	#4
Hokie Hokius Maximus Fort Collins, CO/Then maybe Houston, TX????? '04 Lesbaru Outback Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,629 Vehicle Specs	From seing a Tacoma and a 4Runner Parked next to each other at work, both with 31 BFG AT KO's... The Tacoma had wider rims and the 4Runner's factory 7" rims looked better. The Tacoma's tires seemed shorter as the sidewalls stuck out further than the tread. With a 31" tire, I guess it won't make that much of a difference, but I thought the 4Runner's setup looked noticeably better, meaner, taller, etc. He also had brand new tires vs. semi worn tires on the Tacoma... __________________ Brett Now: Mechanical Engineering Grad Student at Colorado State '09: Cummins, Inc. - High Horsepower Marine Application Engineer My old '98 MTNR - 5.0 V8 4x4 My old '99 Sport *STILL in search for a replacement for the &$%! Subaru**

02-20-2003, 09:24 PM	#5
BTRs X Elite Explorer Maysville, KY '92 Explorer XL 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 683 Vehicle Specs	I hope these look good.......Im going to have the new tires on within the next 3-4 weeks! __________________ Brandon Ross '92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4cyl./5-Speed Daystar leveling kit

02-20-2003, 09:34 PM	#6
NOTAJP Moderator Emeritus Mountain Home AFB, ID No more Exploder Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,993 Vehicle Specs	7" rims will cause a little premature wear due to the fact that it'll round out the tire. Drop your air pressure slightly and rotate often will avoid this. They do look great with the sidewall buldge. Looks meaner. With your stock sys you might get a little inner fender rub. Mine only rubbed after hard offroad. __________________ US Air Force Mission Director '96 Ford Bronco (daily driver) '67 Land Cruiser trail rig project "My Give a Damn is Busted!" Last edited by NOTAJP; 02-20-2003 at 09:57 PM.

02-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#7
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,233 Vehicle Specs	31's on 15x7's will be just fine... I never had, or worried about premature wear.... Just throw em on and you'll be fine __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!