Thinking the 33s got to go :(

[osteologation]

Not normal but a shi... load closer or you could just regear the diffs to a 4.10/ better yet a 4.56 gear ratio and be good to go.

Instead of buying smaller rims and tires, spend the money on gears. Just a thought.

You could keep the rims and just sell or trade the tires for some 30's or 31's plus cash .

Op says 50 miles a day. Let's say you gain 3 mpg (from 15 to 18) and estimating 3.75/gal you would save about $500 a year in fuel. Gears, install kits, labor, and someone cutting you a deal would be at least a grand. 2 years to recoup the gears at least, more if your mpg gains are less and/or if it costs more to install them.


Now the new gears will be more fun to drive so that's priceless. But from a mileage standpoint it's somewhat of a weak argument.

 

[OffTrac]

Do you still have the stock rims?

If so, maybe get a skinny 33 like a 255/85R16. Then your lift would still look right and you would have taller tires but a lot less weight.

Still, regearing does make the most sense in my mind. Maybe try that as a cheaper alternative to all new wheels and tires immediately. If it doesn't work like you hoped, you can still go to smaller tires later but now have better gearing that would be great for running 32s. Probably 4.56 like Jerry suggested.

 

[OffTrac]

Gears, install kits, labor, and someone cutting you a deal would be at least a grand.

You must be assuming that he will be able to sell his current wheels and tires for the same cost as new wheels and tires. Also assuming that he doesn't have the time or skills to install gears himself.

 

[01Rockstar]

found a guy that is wanting to trade his new bfg 275/65/16 a/t k/o on stock ford ranger rims so i am thinking I might trade mine and buy a set of aluminum 16" rims. think these wheels will help any? They are a 31.8"

 

[MidnightRebel07]

T/A K/O's are heavy tires, might help but you'd need some cash in that deal. Seriously.

 

[01Rockstar]

I think im gonna look for a lighter tire. Those weigh 54 pounds! Only three pound difference

 

[01Rockstar]

So what would be a good size to run if I keep my 15x10s? Also would it be better to go with a 15x8 seems like the tire will look taller with a 15x8 & I wont have to mess with my lift.

 

[sport97]

If you want to run a skinnier tire then the 15x10 isn't a good wheel to do so. Also when considering tire weight, the load range makes a big difference in weight. My 265/75/16 firestone ATs are P rated, and weigh 44 lbs each(i think) What helped me keep my mileage is its only 10.5 inches wide, the tread isn't too crazy, and the weight isn't too heavy. I do have 4.10s so I'm sure that helped too.

 

[01Rockstar]

There is a guy locally offering new 31x10.5r15 winning winston all terrains wih 15x8.cragar soft 8s neber heard of that tire before

 

[01Rockstar]

they are actually called winston winner

 

[Karpiel73]

The tire/wheel combo I normally run are 275/45r20. I recently got curious and put the stock wheels and tires back on to see if I got better mpg. The 20's weigh approx. 25lbs more than the stockers. But no increase in mpg's. 16 mpg with either set.

 

[01Rockstar]

well I am going to pick up some hankook dynamic a/t 31x10.5r15 tomorrow for $200 and I am just going to keep my eye out for a 15x8 set. cheapest way I think I can go and I will just keep my 33s for winter.

update= These at wear 50 pounds. Are they even going to make a difference for me?

 

[01Rockstar]

bump

 

[01Rockstar]

 

[MidnightRebel07]

That's good, atleat you have 4.10's.

 

[TmacTrac]

^^ Free Indash?

 

[sport97]

Yea, 31"s should definitely show a difference I would think.

 

[01Rockstar]

yeah I didnt know I had all the options that came with the sport trac

 

[interscope8]

That looks very similar to my sticker

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Your Trac was fully loaded for an '01, now how much of it was still with the truck when you bought it, usually the tonneau and bed extender go missing by the time it gets traded in. LOL