31-10.50's finally what next?

[jason]

ok so a year later i finally put some on what next what gear size for everyday use? power upgrades? what problems have you had with your 31's? they look and feel great no rubbing at all.can't wait to test them out!

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91 xlt 4x4

 

[Not Yet]

Jason:

Are you running any kind of a lift? I thought 30x9.5 was the biggest tire you could fit on a 91-94 without a lift. I was thinking of maybe going with a spring-over conversion and coil spring spacers to fit 31x10.5's until I can afford the 5.5" suspension lift, 33x10.5 (12.5?)'s and lower gears.

 

[FMExplorer]

Jason,
Did you realy get 31x10.5's with no lift??? I want to go with them on my '93 - I like a real aggressive look but can't go too high because clients won't be able to get in the truck. Please tell me you don't have a lift...

Jon M

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Jon McLeod
'93 XLT
K&N Drop-In
Kenwood Audio
Rancho RS5000's

 

[S.Matsushige]

I'm running 31x10.5-15s on my '91XLT with stock suspension except for RS-5000 shocks. No rubbing. Some are able to run 31s and some are not. The 31s definitely look and fill the wheel well better than 30s which is what I ran for most of the truck's life. I'm running a 5spd with 3.73 limited slip rear.

 

[jason]

I HAVE NO LIFT !it even lifted it a little. it's the best no rubbing or anything.i was worried about to much fill in the wheel well .but it's perfect.it looks so much more aggresive.yall should do it at least go try the tires on and see for your self.o i have the stock rims 15x7.

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91 xlt 4x4 B.F.31-10.50s sony cdx-860 sony cdx-715 changer modified jbl sub box w/8" kicker solobaric

 

[billy d]

hey Jason (or anyone else who could help me out),

i was thinking of doing the same thing to my explorer, but still have many questions. its
great to know that the 31 by 10.5 BFG ats fit
on the stock rims and in the well without a lift. but here are some questions that i am wondering about:
do they handle better on the road than the firestones? also do you notice any loss of power and are you planning on changing the
gear ratio or any of the drivetrain? oh yeah, what is the difference between the BFG at's and the BFG at ko's? have you noticed any significant drop in your MPG's. i would appreciate it very much for your feed back - thanks.

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97 xlt awd 5.0L

 

[jason]

I haven't noticed any differance in gas or power I just got home doing about 80 and had no problem passing anyone.I also want to know the differance between the kos and the a/ts,and as for the firestones I never had them I had some sorry tires that looked like they were off a lincoln and I'm sure you've read the posts about the firestones and how they tend to blow out all the time.Hope this helps.

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91 xlt 4x4 B.F.31-10.50s sony cdx-860 sony cdx-715 changer modified jbl sub box w/8" kicker solobaric www.carlsberg@aol.com

 

[Seth]

If ya have 31's and you aren't planning on upgrading to even bigger then go with the 4.10. It will really perk up the acceleration in your explorer. It will also make the power more proportionate to your tire size. As far as power upgrades the cheapest and best way to start is a kkm or a k&n air filter. Then go with a new catback exhaust, headers, or a chip, hell if you can afford it go with all of them. I hope this helps a little.

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Seth M.
97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

 

[Rob Slade]

The difference between the All terrain's and the all terrain KO's is a few things. The KO's have a more aggressive sidewall, a wider footprint, a line of rubber they call a rim protector that fits over the edge of the rim, and they are supposed to have about 12% better tread life. Also, the say on the whitewall, BF Goodrich All Terrain, instead of the old BF Goodrich Radial All Terrain, in otherwords, less writing. Other than this, it is the same great tire. Hope this helps.

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Rob Slade
'95 XLT 4x4
30x9.5 All Terrain KO's
K&N Air Filter System
Manik: Grill Guard
Taillight Guards
Step-Up Bars
Surco Safari Rack
2 Hella Black Magic's
4 Hella 500's
2 Punch DVC 10's
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