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Old 06-18-2019, 09:22 PM
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Default 235/65/R18 On A 1998 XLT

1998 Ford Ranger 2.5 71k Miles

I came into these 235/65/R18 wheels from an newer explorer, not sure of the year. I have been testing them today.

Right off the bat what I would like to know is what are the risks associated with size 18's on a 1998 2.5 ranger? That is risks to transmission, differential, gear ratio, wheel steering system...or anything else? I am new to ranger, from camry so please educate me here.

Secondly, since I have been running them today this is what I have observed
A) - that steering lock to lock they rub top ball joint, and is it wishbone?? and the lower tie rod connecting rod???
B) - when I am driving and break hard the front wheels are whistling. Kinda like if a truck has been sitting and the disc brakes have rust from rain, etc. This didn't happen with the previous 15's. What is this an indication of?

Other than that all four fit perfectly in the wheel well.

Lastly if there are no risks to damaging of the car and I keep them how would I make them work? Would adding spacers help with the rubbing? Must the truck be lifted? I would prefer not to get into lifting kits and all that at the moment due to budget constraints, not until the end of the year.


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