Will putting 32'' tires on 'All Stock' 1990 Bronco dam

ski.dive · Apr 18, 2016

Will putting 32'' tires on 'All Stock' 1990 Bronco damage my front suspension?

It currently has the 235-15" stock factory tires and wheels.

I'm trying to find out about damage from the BIG TIRES 32'' [NOT DESIGNED FOR A STOCK SUSPENSION]

***Will the Bigger 32'' tires cause Damage the Stock' front end components ,Tie Rods, Bushings, Etc ???

How do the 32'' tires handle HIGHWAY SPEEDS with a stock suspension and NO lift??

miesk5 · Apr 18, 2016

Yo,

I have 32s on the 96, had slight rub on front bumper, but 2 or 3 flat washers fixed that.

Tire store may recommend larger size rims, 8" to 9" depending on manufacturer, tire type, etc.

You probably have stock 15 x 7" wheels now.

You are looking for 32X11.5-15 size.

All terrain (AT) tires will offer quieter ride, whereas mud and snow or mud terrain (M&S, MT) are usually louder, depending on tread design and manufacturer.

Here are tire racks 32s for example.. read RATINGS & REVIEWS and "Specs" for recommended RIM WIDTH RANGE, TIRE PERFORMANCE RATINGS

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=32X&ratio=11.5&diameter=15&rearWidth=255%2F&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&zip-code=08094

Also read tire racks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your speedometer will need it's gears changed...

Read this to see why

http://web.archive.org/web/20081119042948/http://2bigbroncos.org/technical/speedo_gears.html

by Keith L.

Gear Change Calculator w/Ford Part Numbers, Colors, & Tooth Count by Chris B. At

http://web.archive.org/web/20051128094602/http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/cbradley/speedogearchange.html

Speedometer Gear Change in a 90 (in Xfer Case Tail Housing)

by Keith L. at

http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/139/13464

Gear Color Codes, 80 and up

Source: by JBG via Seabronc (Rosie, Fred W) at http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/showmedia.php?id=280161

GL!

ski.dive · Apr 19, 2016

I'm trying to find out about damage from the BIG TIRES 32'' [NOT DESIGNED FOR A STOCK SUSPENSION]

***Will the Bigger 32'' tires cause Damage the Stock' front end components ,Tie Rods, Bushings, Etc ???

How do the 32'' tires handle HIGHWAY SPEEDS with a stock suspension and NO lift??

fordblood · Apr 19, 2016

The only thing mentioned is slight bumper rub. Bigger tires cause bigger stress on all components but I haven't noticed any issue with my 33s on my 86.

miesk5 · Apr 19, 2016

I see that you edited your questions this morning.

Here are answers to these different questions;

Oversized tires/wheels will place more stress on steering and suspension components including wheel bearings. But I have not replaced any strg. or suspension components over past 18 years due to the 32s.

Shocks were replaced due to severe rust and leaks.

32s have handled as well as stock size.

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