P215/75R14 Shopping for 1998 Ranger

[Toaster_Jer]

Hello Bitoggers, I am needing 2 tires for the front of my Ranger. I have been running the 215/75R14 snows in the winter and 245/60R15 during the summer. Both sizes are getting hard to find. My thought so far is to go with 70,0000mi Hankook Optimo H724 Tire P215/75R14 for $57, not a bad deal. That way I could run them during the summer if I need too. I also have the option of FIRESTONE
WINTERFORCEStuddable Winter / Snow Size: 215/70R14 96S on Tire Rack for 60.25. I don't know how important it is to have snows up front (for steering), As I usually put the worn up front but the back are studded and in excellent shape. I also don't know anything about the Firestones. I am totally open to suggestions here, deals should be showing up too. Sure appreciate your incites here.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

You could use the 15's all year and use 235/70-15

 

[benjamming]

What's the original size?

 

[dlundblad]

Do rangers typically have 14's?

I always assumed 15.

 

[Rand]

Those hankook h724 were an oem tire and are bad in the winter.

You also only mentioned steering.. while the front wheels do most of the braking.

I would run 4 winter tires or you may find yourself getting moving easily and not being able to stop/turn/maneuver.

 

[eljefino]

Winterforce are awful but if it's all that's out there they'll do.

 

[Toaster_Jer]

I have ran the 215/75R14 for as long as I owned the truck. A very long time. Looks like I will have to go with 70 series.

 

[Lubener]

215/75/R14 are the original size for that Ranger. Recently, my father gave me two very nice Cooper 215/75/R14 snows on steel rims off his recently departed 97 Ranger.I was going to use them on my old Lesabre (have 205/70/15)but the rims extend the tires out too far. I never liked Coopers but he never complained about them. I am going to see if I can peddle them around here.