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The reason I question this metric of danger, specifically on the Bronco, is the tire size difference from Base to BB/BD/OBX is over 3%. And that's with the same suspension. 🤷
ikr .... what's also puzzling to me is that they all share the same brake pads, calipers, pistons and disks between the 30" and 35" tires .... you would think you need more force to stop a 35" tire than a 30"
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ikr .... what's also puzzling to me is that they all share the same brake pads, calipers, pistons and disks between the 30" and 35" tires .... you would think you need more force to stop a 35" tire than a 30"
It probably helps... which is why I'd be comfortable going up to 35's, they're all 90% built the same. Biggest breaking point seams to be the axles being weaker in the lower trims, the marginal lift is easily overcome.
 

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ikr .... what's also puzzling to me is that they all share the same brake pads, calipers, pistons and disks between the 30" and 35" tires .... you would think you need more force to stop a 35" tire than a 30"
if you were to put the same motor transmission vehicles side by side and do a comparison. you would find straight line acceleration and braking to be superior in the vehicles with the smallest and lightest wheels and tires. the base with the 255/70-16 will have the best acceleration and braking unless the aluminum wheels are much much lighter..
 

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What are yalls thoughts on running 255 85s on the base steelies?
depending on what you are using it for. mud - bad, snow - good. all tires have trade offs. you need to do your research and find which one does the best for your specific purpose. there is no one best tire for everything. unfortunately it looks like most on this forum only want a bigger tire for the sake of looks.
 

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What are yalls thoughts on running 255 85s on the base steelies?

It's a great size if you want 33s. I like 255 tires. Not too wide, not too skinny. I run 255s on my Tacoma and I will run 255s on my Bronco, at least until I get new coilovers and wheels, but then I will still run a narrow tire like a 35X11.50. Tall skinny works well for me.
 

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285/75/17 on Stock BB Wheels. Zero rub in full lock and full lock reverse. The tires clear the first crash bar by 1.5 inches and the control arm by 1.25 inches.

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Edit: no lift, no level. FYI Tires are nitto ridge grapplers that nitto specs at:
33.86"11.26"

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From facebook and ebay no specs but guessing 32s.
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I’m having a hard time deciding between 32s and 33s for my base 2-door. Starting to think 33s may be too big for me.🥲 But I reallly want them.

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Would it shock you to learn I also ride a motorcycle and occasionally drink water from the hose?
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And your red section is actually asking a question so what does that mean? 🤷‍♂️
Ya, but it's RED. 🤦‍♂️
 

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ikr .... what's also puzzling to me is that they all share the same brake pads, calipers, pistons and disks between the 30" and 35" tires .... you would think you need more force to stop a 35" tire than a 30"
Well, when you consider that these are the same brakes that the ranger uses to achieve a 7500 pound towing capacity, I think it's going to be ok.
 

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From facebook and ebay no specs but guessing 32s.
02B78501-2F8C-49C5-9CDB-A36E584E8DB9.jpeg


I’m having a hard time deciding between 32s and 33s for my base 2-door. Starting to think 33s may be too big for me.🥲 But I reallly want them.

*Side note: There is one bid on this for $46k and reserve is not met.🤯
zooming in on one of the pics from the ebay listing, it looks like LT265/75R16, which would put it at 31.6"
 

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can somebody explain to me in how they base fit the 35’s? Is there rubbing? Can they off-road/how is articulation? Crash bar delete? I love the look and if I get some explanation I plan on doing this to my base.
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