1994 Ford Ranger 15-Inch Wheel Change

1914 FORD RANGER
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JWADE
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Hi, My 1994 ford ranger 4X2 came with 225-70-14 inch wheels. This size tire is very limited in choices.Can I change to a Ford 15 inch wheel? What change in speedometer will be neccesary? Thanks. james
Nov 24, 2006 at 2:29 AM
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The change will not affect the speedometer dramatically. Perhaps going to a 235 60 15 tire would work. If you get a tire that's not as tall it will make up for the difference in wheel size.
Nov 27, 2006 at 7:52 AM

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A switch to 15-inch wheels should not dramatically affect the speedometer if overall tire height stays similar. A shorter tire such as 235/60R15 may offset the larger wheel diameter.

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The owner of a 1994 Ford Ranger 4x2 with 225/70R14 tires asked whether 15-inch Ford wheels could be used and what speedometer change would be needed. The expert said the speedometer effect should not be dramatic if a shorter tire, such as 235/60R15, keeps the overall tire height similar.

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