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I recently purchased a 1991 bronco XLT. I want to purchase new tires and wheels for a better overall look for the bronco. My question to you all is, should I stick with the 15" factory wheels, or should I go with a larger wheel to accommodate a wider variety of tire options? 15" tires are becoming harder to find and are expensive. Has anyone found a combination of a larger wheel and tires that do the trick? I'm new to the bronco world, but have a feeling that I have been bitten by the bronco bug! Any help would be greatly appreciated!Bronco pics coming soon!

 

miesk5

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Yo cableguy,

Welcome!

Some info by 80-96 Bronco owners;

lariat06's wrote "I changed mine to 17" Lightning wheels and went with 265/70-17 Yokohama A/T's . No clearance problems at all and it seems to work well of road as well as smooth highway driving." 96 XLT 5.8 265/70-17's 3.55's T-Loc rear.

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hopp150 wrote "I have 285x75x16 on 16x8's with no problems at all. 3.75 backspacing did the trick for me." 1996 Eddie Bauer

5.8L, 2.5" Rough Country.

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huggyb1972 wrote, "

265/75-16's fit without an issue my 90 had them when I bought it. Black rock rims look to pretty good"

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Sock Puppet wrote, "I'm considering the same thing, but I want to use a 265/75 16 which is very close in overall size to a 31X10.50 15. I'm leaning toward a 16X8 wheel, but haven't decided for sure yet. 1996 XL, 5.0,

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Hummer H1 Modification & Installation in an 94

Source: by our late friend here, justshootme84 (Randy Z, Casual Mudder).. RIP Randy; at http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/1133/57018-2

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Recentered H1 Wheels Fabrication in a 90

Source: by Dave's Bronc 90 (Dave B) at http://www.supermotors.net/registry/7660/62914-2

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"...Dodge 16" rim can be made to fit a Ford..." read pic captions @ http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/744829

Backspacing is very critical;

http://www.4wheelparts.com/tire-wheel-package-guide/wheel-offset-backspacing.aspx

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http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Gear_Tire_RatioChange.shtml

Tire Circumference Differences, Could Cause Pulling Problems, Ford 4x4; "...One that I've heard of through Ford sources is measuring the circumference of the rear tires and comparing them to each other. Tires, if it's a four-wheel drive, the four tires need to match. I know that sometimes it's a real tough sell to tell a customer that this is what he needs before you can accurately diagnose the problem, and sometimes you have to do the best you can with the hand you're dealt. But we all have dealt with the reality that even a set of high quality new major brand tires can affect vehicle..." Miesk5 Note; Do not just compare tire sidewall labels, you must measure each tire across the center of the tire. With Bronco jacked up on the corner being measured. A stagger gauge will let you do this with the vehicle on the ground in 5 minutes. The other way to measure cirumference while still on the Bronco is to mark the tire & surface with chalk at the bottom of the tire, and then roll forward until the mark is at the bottom again & mark the ground there; measure the distance between the 2 marks on the surface, and divide by 3.14 to get your diameter.The tires must match in diameter to .250". Source: by northstarmfg

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Yo,

When you go to over-sized tires, Speedometer Calculator, by Tire Diameter @ http://70.182.142.177/cestore/calculators/gearRatiofromTireSize.htm

Speedometer Gear Color Codes, 80 and up;

100_3393.jpg

Source: by JBG via Seabronc (Rosie, Fred W)

Speedometer Gear Change in Xfer Case Tail Housing

Source: by Keith L (TTB Blows, Bling-Bling) @ http://www.supermotors.net/clubs/superford/registry/139/13464

To view narrative and show all images on one page, under TTB Blows name in upper left, click Select Alternate View; click; Large Images + Captions & Forumsr Links

 

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