Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

15x7 too small?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-15-2005
marcos's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: hesperia, California
15x7 too small?

if i get a 5/3 (5" Front, 3" Back.) lift are 15x7 rimes going to look to thin or do i need a little more rubber on the ground....??????????????????????????
 
  #2  
Old 09-15-2005
a311fanam's Avatar
Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 0
From: Westerly, RI
yes they are sorta skinny, but if your on a budget they will be fine til you can get some 15.8's with less backspacing. a 33x10.5 will be fine on stock rims, but what diamater are u looking to get?
 
  #3  
Old 09-15-2005
rangererv's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,376
Likes: 1
From: Dearborn Michigan
ya all depends on what size tire you are going with.
I wouldnt got 12.5 wide on a 7 rim.

10.5 would be cool tho.
 
  #4  
Old 09-15-2005
marcos's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: hesperia, California
Diamater?
 
  #5  
Old 09-15-2005
marcos's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: hesperia, California
Originally Posted by rangererv
ya all depends on what size tire you are going with.
I wouldnt got 12.5 wide on a 7 rim.

10.5 would be cool tho.
yeah i was thinking of 8's but if i get a cheap lift then theill rub and they wont work so that sucks.... but i dont want to spend the money for 7's now and a cheap lift then have to spend more money for 8's and a better lift later... it kinda makes not sence... i might as well save my money right.... but i dont know...
 
  #6  
Old 09-15-2005
rangererv's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,376
Likes: 1
From: Dearborn Michigan
ok, what size tire are you looking at??
 
  #7  
Old 09-15-2005
marcos's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: hesperia, California
either one but i dont know cause i dont know if i will have the money should i save or just do it w/ the 7's
 
  #8  
Old 09-16-2005
rangererv's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,376
Likes: 1
From: Dearborn Michigan
what size TIRE are you looking at.. not rim.

I wouldnt go bigger then a 31x10.5 tire on a 15x7 or 16x7 rim.

if you plan to get 11.5 inch wide tires or bigger, get an 8 inch rim.
 
  #9  
Old 09-18-2005
NHBubba_Revisited's Avatar
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,351
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere, XYZ
Are there any concerns about running a 10.5 wide tire on a 15x8 wheel? If not, that sounds like it might be a better investment..
 
  #10  
Old 09-18-2005
dgiomett's Avatar
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: CA Laguna Beach
15X7's are fine with 33's. a lot of people think its a bad idea because its not wide enough, but ask anyone who bombs their truck out in the desert their opinion on rim size and they will say 15X7
 
  #11  
Old 09-18-2005
ryanrebel125's Avatar
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,778
Likes: 0
From: crystal river,fl
to skinny.
 
  #12  
Old 09-19-2005
04lvl2's Avatar
RF Veteran
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,600
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay, FL
Originally Posted by dgiomett
15X7's are fine with 33's. a lot of people think its a bad idea because its not wide enough, but ask anyone who bombs their truck out in the desert their opinion on rim size and they will say 15X7
33x what on a 7 inch rim, its ok for the bead and offroading but say goodbye to the center section of the tire as it will not wear right if you put a 33x12.5 on a 7 inch wide wheel.

If anything go with a 33x10.5 on the 7 inch wheel. Not sure if this is the information you are looking for.
 
  #13  
Old 09-19-2005
dgiomett's Avatar
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
From: CA Laguna Beach
yah i think a 15X7 is great witha 33X10.50, should wear pretty well
 
  #14  
Old 09-19-2005
marcos's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 492
Likes: 0
From: hesperia, California
Originally Posted by NHBubba
Are there any concerns about running a 10.5 wide tire on a 15x8 wheel? If not, that sounds like it might be a better investment..
well im trying to keep all the power i can so that would be too big for my truck im trying to go the cheapest way possible right now so i can do this in the first place..... so im going to get 14x6 rims and 227 70R14 allterrains just for now.. and it will give me traction and i can start to play w/ the big dogs w/ little tires.... then im gonna get a 2/1 lift so i have a little clearence and it will give me a little better ride w/ the bfg's...... then the rear bumper comes off and then the fabrication begins w/ the spair tire carrier and front bumper and all that blah blah blah yup....
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ccernst
General Ford Ranger Discussion
1
04-25-2013 09:31 PM
ranger_key
Snapshots
29
01-14-2010 07:59 PM
ScottG
Snapshots
15
03-30-2008 12:09 PM
a townn
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
5
08-15-2006 08:19 AM
Mason
1" & 3" Body Lifts
51
06-30-2005 10:09 AM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:28 AM.