Question for the 4X4 knowledgeable

[AKguy1985]

I've got a 96 F-150 4X4 and I'm replacing the tires. Is it going to hurt anything if the fronts are 31X10.50X15 and the rears 32X11.50X15 if only temporarily? I am not running it in 4WD either. The front tires are the worst shape being as I had one come apart on me sat about 5 mi from home.

 

[Isha's Pa Pa]

should not be a problem for short term ! your speed odometer cable should be on your transmission
so it should not effect speed odometer !

 

[Super Dave]

Just don't use your four wheel drive until you are matching again, and you are fine.

I needs me a 4x4 Ford. I love the Jeeps, but they aren't so great if you are taking a lot of stuff wherever you are headed. I already have the towbar to take my little CJ with me. I just need the truck!!!

 

[dennishoddy]

Just don't use your four wheel drive until you are matching again, and you are fine.
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Plus1 on this

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Short term. No 4x4 use. If you manual lock hubs. Keep em unlocked unless in 4x4 (the 4x4 use applies after you get all 4 same size tires.)

 

[smcgee10]

Just be careful and DO NOT use your 4X4. It may be ok to leave it in 2WD but if you use the 4WD you will turn your transfer case into a pretzel. $$$. Ask me how I know.

 

[4play]

I have used 4x4 with a difference of 31 vs 35's and a 3.42 vs 4.10. its not something you want to do at all. But a 32 vs 31 is very minimal. I would not suggest it as something has got to give and it usually the t-case. You need to match the tires and the ratios at all times

 

[inactive]

I have used 4x4 with a difference of 31 vs 35's and a 3.42 vs 4.10. its not something you want to do at all.

So....

Tell us more about this!

 

[DonkDonk]

This will be 100% fine in 2x4 and IMO you would be fine off road in 4x4. As long as you are in the dirt or mud you could probably go forever with 32&31" tires. On pavement in 4x4 something might eventually tear up.

 

[AKguy1985]

I dont want to tear anything up. Thats why I was asking. This is the first 4x4 truck i've ever had.