Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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Hi, the tires on my 89 ram 4x4 are 31x10.5x15. They are bald and need to be replaced.
What are my options in comparable tire sizes (As big or slightly bigger)? Felt like when I looked up my specific size the tires were very expensive, is that because it's a metric size, a rare size, or do I have wheels that are a rare size?
Please forgive my ignorance, I don't know much about tire sizes and wheels. I just want tires that are at as big or slightly bigger than what I have now at the most affordable price, it's not a wheeler truck just a dependable daily driver.
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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looked up an 89 W150
P235/75R15
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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looked up an 89 W150
P235/75R15
I believe this is a stock size but its around a 29x9.3x15. He wants the same 31" tire size.
67 Charger 383 auto 75 Dodge CNT 800 CAT Diesel 2012 Ram Crew cab 5.7 4x4
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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11/29/16 01:39 PM
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For a daily Adam the 31 10.50's are actually kinda deadly. I ran them on my '86 (I posted a pic of it when you asked about lift kits), and in the snow there is ZERO steering. All they do is slide. They are a fair weather tire only.
I pulled them off and went with 265/75/15's and it made a world of difference. Height was the same as 31's and were close to 2 inches narrower. Highly recommend.
Mo' Farts
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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I'll counter griz here, run 31*10.50 for years, no problems.
A good all terrain or mud tread is fine for year round use.
Closest metric size is 265-75-15, kind of odd.
Keep in mind that 15" rims are starting to become an odd size. Bigger rims are taking over in popularity.
Also, 31 is about the limit on saggy stock springs, 33" with new springs or a lift.
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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11/30/16 02:18 AM
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If you can run 16s 245/75/16 and 265/75/16 are both very close to 31x10.50x15 265/75/16 is closer to the 31x10.50 then the 245/75/16s are. If your sticking with 15s they also make a 30x9.50x15 and a 31x9.50x15 but they aren't as popular. I like 15s because they are a little cheaper and you can run lower air pressure for a softer ride and to help get out of hairy situations. 16s are tougher then 15s and a tad bit more expensive but there are a lot more sizes available and they are more popular.
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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11/30/16 02:23 PM
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That'll be your outer axle u-joints making the noise. Easy to work on you say? Wait until you have to do front axle seals.
Mo' Farts
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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That'll be your outer axle u-joints making the noise. Easy to work on you say? Wait until you have to do front axle seals. That is one of many reasons that I no longer bother with the 4x4 trucks I had a 1977 W200 with 440/727 that I bought new and put a lift in it with 12.00 x 16.5 Desert Dogs, it was cool but not very practical. I had a 1997 Jeep TJ with the 4.0 6 and it came with 30/950R15s and it beat me up. Now I have a 1998 Ram QuadCab 2wd with 245/75/R16s with aggressive tread and if it snows I stay home, cause I don't have to be anywhere. My wife has a Honda Element with AWD and she can go wherever we need to go. In my area it is still cool to have a lifted diesel 4x4, but it does not make sense for me. I have other things to spend my money on.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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11/30/16 09:21 PM
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That'll be your outer axle u-joints making the noise. Easy to work on you say? Wait until you have to do front axle seals. Grizzly! I dont know if it was myself or you that just jinxed me, but Ive spent the last 3 hours taking out the driver wheel axle and replacing the u joint, the cause of the clicking. Everything is covered in dirt and grease, so its very tedious work getting it all apart and then clean.
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Re: Comparable tires sizes to 31x10.5x15
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Nah, no jinx, I got about 1.1 million miles on First and Second Gen Rams so some stuff just pops right off the screen at me. Hope you don't have that axle in just yet: I have a little trick for you to get it back in there without damaging the seal.
Mo' Farts
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