31x10.5 on 15x8 rim with no lift 99 X - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

sina220 · 02-25-2003, 06:57 PM

I have a 99 explorer, stock everything except 4 sound system and im just wondering if anyone knows if a 31x10.5 will fiton my stock 15x8 rim without rubbing anywhere...i can handle some fender trimming since its plastice, but im wondering about when i turn my wwheel if theyll rub inside the fender...anyone who can give sum input please do, i kno the chart says theyll fit, but im just lookin for some more feedback...thanks

*Jason_25* · 02-25-2003, 07:00 PM

Yes you will be fine.

*addkev* · 02-25-2003, 07:20 PM

With Stock wheels you should be ok with some minor trimming. You are still going to rub occasionally, depending on how aggressive your tread is.

**section525** · 02-25-2003, 07:26 PM

Your stock wheels are 15x8s?

**Alec** · 02-25-2003, 07:55 PM

Some can fit 31s easily, some can't. The only way to know for sure is the try them on and see. If they do rub more than you like you can always just put on a small lift using TT/shackles.

Fish Man · 02-27-2003, 03:43 PM

i say go for it! im gonna (dont know if thats the smartest thing ever, but we'll see what happens!!)

*Stic-o* · 02-28-2003, 12:23 PM

I have a '99 and I put bfg a/t's 31's on mine. I did a tt/ shackle of about 1 1/2" Had to do triming on front bumper and could still use a little on the tupperware.I Only wish i did one thing different! 32's! If i did it all over I would have gone to 32's they fit I'm sure of it.

Krzyboy2o · 02-28-2003, 02:48 PM

what are TT/Shackles anyway. I post about them everywhere but im sure what exactly they are. Also what does SOA stand for?

I have 31's right now and rub only when in reverse. just need to do a little trimming on the front corner edges of the bumper.

*stretch* · 02-28-2003, 03:24 PM

Krzyboy2o:
TT: Torsion Twist- tightening or loosening the torsion bar bolts to raise or lower the front end respectively
Shackles: the metal "ladder" that attaches the rear leaf springs to the frame, adding longer shackles gives you more lift
SOA: Spring Over Axle-moving the leaf springs from underneath the axle to on top of it, gives approximately 5" of lift

sina220: I have 31X10.50 on stock 15x7 wheels without any rubbing problems. Which wheels do you have that are 15X8?

*alphabets13* · 03-02-2003, 08:50 PM

stretch, what kind of tires do you run?

*stretch* · 03-02-2003, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by alphabets13
stretch, what kind of tires do you run?

Trail King A/T - they're a generic brand that I bought used for a discount through my father. They have really good road manners except for in the snow, then they just plain suck. For light wheeling they are all right. I just couldn't afford anything better and my parents needed the extra cash at the time.

*jimbo74* · 03-02-2003, 11:35 PM

dont think they will fit without any rubbing... they will fit with some rubbing.... heck, i have a 94 and my stock tires rubbed... 2" smaller than my 31s.....

*stretch* · 03-03-2003, 01:35 AM

I forgot to mention that I have minor rubbing on the sway bar at full lock I believe.

*SplashMan* · 03-03-2003, 08:08 AM

31x10.5R15 BFG M/Ts on stock 15x7 rims with 1.5" Tortion Twist and Warrior shackles.

I had to trim about 1/2" off of the front bumper right behind the driving lights, cause it would rub when turning while backing up. Other than that, I didn't have to cut anything else.

Here is a shot of the rear...

sina220 · 03-09-2003, 03:03 PM

thanks...they are 15x7 by the way...my bad

02-25-2003, 06:57 PM	#1
sina220 Wannabe Elite Explorer pittsburgh, pennsylvania 99 XL SOHC Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	31x10.5 on 15x8 rim with no lift 99 X I have a 99 explorer, stock everything except 4 sound system and im just wondering if anyone knows if a 31x10.5 will fiton my stock 15x8 rim without rubbing anywhere...i can handle some fender trimming since its plastice, but im wondering about when i turn my wwheel if theyll rub inside the fender...anyone who can give sum input please do, i kno the chart says theyll fit, but im just lookin for some more feedback...thanks __________________ a Mercedes Benz c230 just ate my dust...twice

02-25-2003, 07:00 PM	#2
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	Yes you will be fine. __________________ 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

02-25-2003, 07:20 PM	#3
addkev Elite Explorer FLExplorers Dallas, Texas. Stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii '04 Hemi Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,079 Vehicle Specs	With Stock wheels you should be ok with some minor trimming. You are still going to rub occasionally, depending on how aggressive your tread is. __________________ '04 Dodge 1500 - got hemi? I respect everyone's opinion. But as an American Fighting Man, guarding your freedom to express your opinion, I reserve the right to let you know when YOU'RE WRONG.

02-25-2003, 07:26 PM	#4
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1996 XLT V8 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 13,096 Vehicle Specs	Your stock wheels are 15x8s? __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0L 2004 F250 6.0L 2009 Jetta TDI

02-25-2003, 07:55 PM	#5
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Some can fit 31s easily, some can't. The only way to know for sure is the try them on and see. If they do rub more than you like you can always just put on a small lift using TT/shackles. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

02-27-2003, 03:43 PM	#6
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle Specs	i say go for it! im gonna (dont know if thats the smartest thing ever, but we'll see what happens!!) __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

02-28-2003, 12:23 PM	#7
Stic-o Moon Crawler Tujunga, CA '99 EX, '05 f150, '02 S60 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,834 Vehicle Specs	My 2 cents! I have a '99 and I put bfg a/t's 31's on mine. I did a tt/ shackle of about 1 1/2" Had to do triming on front bumper and could still use a little on the tupperware.I Only wish i did one thing different! 32's! If i did it all over I would have gone to 32's they fit I'm sure of it. __________________ '99 Explorer XL 4X4= Crawler! AKA: the JP Mobile '05 F150 SuperCrew= Crawler Hauler '02 Volvo S60=Hauler of the "crawler" '03 14' Big Tex Trailer= Hauler

02-28-2003, 02:48 PM	#8
Krzyboy2o Wannabe Elite Explorer San Jose, CA 99 Explorer Sport 2wd Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 240 Vehicle Specs	what are TT/Shackles anyway. I post about them everywhere but im sure what exactly they are. Also what does SOA stand for? I have 31's right now and rub only when in reverse. just need to do a little trimming on the front corner edges of the bumper. __________________ diamond audio all around, stinger wires, clarion HU, power acoustik amps, driving lights, MTR's 31's, 15x8 black rockcrawlers, optima battery, procomp es9000 shocks, shackles, TT...any questions?

02-28-2003, 03:24 PM	#9
stretch Elite Explorer Mansfield, OH - Home/ Ft. Leonard Wood, MO - current station '96 XLT V8; 05 Limited Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 773 Vehicle Specs	Krzyboy2o: TT: Torsion Twist- tightening or loosening the torsion bar bolts to raise or lower the front end respectively Shackles: the metal "ladder" that attaches the rear leaf springs to the frame, adding longer shackles gives you more lift SOA: Spring Over Axle-moving the leaf springs from underneath the axle to on top of it, gives approximately 5" of lift sina220: I have 31X10.50 on stock 15x7 wheels without any rubbing problems. Which wheels do you have that are 15X8? __________________ Jason In the Army now as a combat medic. A wise man once said: "Constipated people don't give a crap." SAS build-up

03-02-2003, 08:50 PM	#10
alphabets13 Elite Explorer 2004 Mountaineer Premier Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,415 Vehicle Specs	stretch, what kind of tires do you run?

03-02-2003, 11:35 PM	#12
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	dont think they will fit without any rubbing... they will fit with some rubbing.... heck, i have a 94 and my stock tires rubbed... 2" smaller than my 31s..... __________________ My Truck

03-03-2003, 01:35 AM	#13
stretch Elite Explorer Mansfield, OH - Home/ Ft. Leonard Wood, MO - current station '96 XLT V8; 05 Limited Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 773 Vehicle Specs	I forgot to mention that I have minor rubbing on the sway bar at full lock I believe. __________________ Jason In the Army now as a combat medic. A wise man once said: "Constipated people don't give a crap." SAS build-up

03-03-2003, 08:08 AM	#14
SplashMan Elite Explorer Cedar Rapids, IA '98 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,724 Vehicle Specs	31x10.5R15 BFG M/Ts on stock 15x7 rims with 1.5" Tortion Twist and Warrior shackles. I had to trim about 1/2" off of the front bumper right behind the driving lights, cause it would rub when turning while backing up. Other than that, I didn't have to cut anything else. Here is a shot of the rear... __________________ '99 Sploder 33s - SOLD '86 B2 6" Skyjacker - SOLD '93 Ranger 6" Skyjacker on 33s - Daily Driver '98 Explorer XLT/SOHC stock for now

03-09-2003, 03:03 PM	#15
sina220 Wannabe Elite Explorer pittsburgh, pennsylvania 99 XL SOHC Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	thanks...they are 15x7 by the way...my bad __________________ a Mercedes Benz c230 just ate my dust...twice