Pictures running 32s

[therangersteve]

Looking at tires I'm going back and forth between 31x10.5 and 32x11.5 could some of you running 32 inch tires put up some pictures. I've seen a few searching through the forums. Anybody that's run both have an opinoin on one versus the other. I'm going to be doing the Shackle/AAL/TT lift before I put the tires in so I shouldn't have rubbing issues correct.

 

[4rd4life]

well first what gearing do you have, that could help determine your answer. next off if your planning to lift you truck and are questioning tire sizes go big as you can fit, cause later on youll wonder why u didnt. lastly though 32s are a nice size most of them cost the amount a 33" would. just my 2 cents

 

[AlexSport'00]

Gearing will probably be the most important factor here.

 

[Blee1099]

32s are such a uncommon size your best bet is 31s. There are more available brands in the 31x10.5x15 vs the 32x11.5x15 tires.

 

[2004xlmiller]

32s are great IMO. pretty good sized tire for offroad but still small enough to get decent mileage.
not an expo but you get the idea, 32in bfg a/ts

 

[Hunter32]

ive got 32's and love 'em. Check my registry in my sig

 

[therangersteve]

I have the 5.0 AWD so I'm guessing it has the 3.73s but I haven't looked to decode. I have looked at both 31s and 32s. Found these at 137 each, the 31s were 134, and the 33s $155. Even with the lift I don't think I'd clear 33s without triming correct?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

 

[Sogsnakebite]

 

[albi1cnobi1]

Just got the 32's a month ago, but love 'em so far.

Love the stance now.

 

[AccordRanger]

 

[2TimingTom]

Gearing will probably be the most important factor here.

Actually availability could be a limiting factor too. I just got new tires. I really wanted to go with 32s but Discount Tire had 2 of the BFG KO A/Ts to their name in the whole country in that size (I think tirerack is showing backorder on them as well). And they didn't know when they were going to get more (so I went with 33s). Apparently 32s aren't popular anymore and tire companies are taking notice and MIGHT stopping making them. Not saying you can't find something in that size, but your options might be limited.

FWIW, YMMV.

 

[AlexSport'00]

Actually availability could be a limiting factor too. I just got new tires. I really wanted to go with 32s but Discount Tire had 2 of the BFG KO A/Ts to their name in the whole country in that size (I think tirerack is showing backorder on them as well). And they didn't know when they were going to get more (so I went with 33s). Apparently 32s aren't popular anymore and tire companies are taking notice and MIGHT stopping making them. Not saying you can't find something in that size, but your options might be limited.

FWIW, YMMV.

Well, I meant mechanically. Not thinking price or anything, but 31"s and 32"s (from what I've read) make a difference, and a gearing such as 3.73 would work better with 31"s. 32"s and up are a stretch for those gears. So I wanted to see if he'd be limited already mechanically before he started aiming for something that won't work well.

 

[therangersteve]

Axle code on the tag is D4 - so that's a 3.73L correct? With that gearing are you saying 32s would be a bit big? Should stick to 31 unless I plan on changing gears?

 

[AlexSport'00]

I'm not sure the axle code, but if it is 3.73, I'd stick with 31"s personally. 32"s will make you even slower off the line than the 31"s. With 31"s, acceleration under 50/55 mph will be hurt, and gas mileage in the city will be hurt due to that. Now, it'll slightly be improved at highway speeds and also your top speed will be higher. 32"s will increase both effects. So low speed acceleration will be worse, but your top speed will be a tad higher still. And in a truck like this, top speed isn't necessary. So all that, along with most people on here recommending at least 4.10's when you get to 32"/33"s, and the points made about 32"s becoming rarer, you'd probably be best to stick with 31"s. It'll be an easier fit too, with less chance of rubbing. Rather you get 31"s than get 32"s and need to lift even more to fit them.

 

[therangersteve]

The jump from 235 to 31 is really that big of a difference that I'll notice a decent drop in acceleration and gas mileage? I have the 5.0 so I wasn't expecting too much of a change in performance.

 

[rabbit91]

3rd Picture is most recent with BL

I made the jump from 235 and noticed a small difference in acceleration, city MPGs are down but highway stayed the same. I have 3.73s and had AWD with the tires.

 

[colintrax]

Anyone running a 235/85r16? This is a 32" tall tire but stock width. I wanna see what that looks like

 

[therangersteve]

3rd Picture is most recent with BL

I made the jump from 235 and noticed a small difference in acceleration, city MPGs are down but highway stayed the same. I have 3.73s and had AWD with the tires.

you were running 235/75r16 before and made the jump to 32s?

Anybody make the jump from 15s to 31s or 32s and can tell me how it changed their mileage.

 

[AlexSport'00]

Oh. A 5.0. You should be fine then probably. I know that with the V6 you'll notice the difference. V8 should have enough power.