new to site,have no clue what rims to get - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

David pdk · 05-11-2009, 09:29 PM

i`ve had a 2002 ford explorer v8 and have been wanting rims or nice size tires, please give me some pics or advice

*JoeCool6972* · 05-11-2009, 10:47 PM

Check out www.tirerack.com , www.discounttiredirect.com, and www.NTB.com
They all have wheels to look at and also have a link to "see rims on your vehicle"
or a similar one.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 05-11-2009, 11:28 PM

welcome and nice x

*X6StringerX* · 05-12-2009, 12:19 AM

What direction are you taking the X? Lifted or lowered?

Beastb15 · 05-12-2009, 08:16 AM

I had 24's on my 03 XLT until I got ran off the road and they were demolished

Curtis · 05-12-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by David pdk

i`ve had a 2002 ford explorer v8 and have been wanting rims or nice size tires, please give me some pics or advice

You dont specify which direction you want to go with this... do you want an aftermarket rim... or a higher option Ford rim?
The OE rim is the way I went...I found a set on craigs list off a limited explorer. $400 including new tires + my old rims. (I needed new tires anyway)

Before

After

*goatman* · 05-12-2009, 05:56 PM

I also went OEM, but went a little retro.

These are 2nd Gen wheels. The offset pushes these wheels out some. The tires showing are 245/75/16. The tires on the wheels now are 275/70/16.

Curtis · 05-12-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by goatman

I also went OEM, but went a little retro.

These are 2nd Gen wheels. The offset pushes these wheels out some. The tires showing are 245/75/16. The tires on the wheels now are 275/70/16.

I think that looks awesome..

*goatman* · 05-12-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Curtis

I think that looks awesome..

Well thank you. She kinda stands out from the rest around here.

David pdk · 05-12-2009, 10:35 PM

i want to get some bfg`s mud terrain 32 inch,would i need a lift? i have 16" stock rims

*Limited02* · 05-12-2009, 11:22 PM

A small lift would be best. Maybe a 2" front and 1.5 rear? Roadbully has you covered for the lift. So you want to keep the stock 16's now? I think some good chrome 18's with the BFG's would look sweeeeet!

*shadowless127* · 05-13-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by David pdk

i want to get some bfg`s mud terrain 32 inch,would i need a lift? i have 16" stock rims

you can fit 265/75/16 stock, which is roughly a 31.8" tire (if my math is right).

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Originally Posted by Limited02

A small lift would be best. Maybe a 2" front and 1.5 rear? Roadbully has you covered for the lift. So you want to keep the stock 16's now? I think some good chrome 18's with the BFG's would look sweeeeet!

265/7x's look better with 16's or 17's imo.

*JoeCool6972* · 05-13-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beastb15

I had 24's on my 03 XLT until I got ran off the road and they were demolished

WOW, that sucks. That is unfortunately a problem with very low profile tires. That's one reason I decided to run 20's with a larger sidewall. I have A LOT of potholes in my area, some are unavoidable.

Drewstang · 05-13-2009, 11:59 PM

I went by the local Ford Lincoln Merc dealer tonight and saw these rims on a 08 Mountaineer. I must buy these and change the center caps.

Beastb15 · 05-14-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeCool6972

WOW, that sucks. That is unfortunately a problem with very low profile tires. That's one reason I decided to run 20's with a larger sidewall. I have A LOT of potholes in my area, some are unavoidable.

wellllllll this was an unusual circumstance. When I was ran off the road I jumped a curb and pulled a Duke of Hazard into a drainage area. I stepped the area and I flew in the air at least 25-30'. I hit hard enough to total my explorer...not many wheels would have survived it

*justin146* · 05-14-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewstang

I went by the local Ford Lincoln Merc dealer tonight and saw these rims on a 08 Mountaineer. I must buy these and change the center caps.

Or you can just buy the Ford versions

Drewstang · 05-14-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justin146

Or you can just buy the Ford versions

LOL, the Explorers have the same rims?

*justin146* · 05-14-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewstang

LOL, the Explorers have the same rims?

Yes- search for Explorer Adrenalin

*JoeCool6972* · 05-15-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justin146

Yes- search for Explorer SPORT TRAC Adrenalin

Or the 09 Explorer sport is using them too.

*Jason@Flashtech* · 07-26-2009, 05:28 AM

I say throw some 4's on it

Just fitted 295/35/24 tires and they fit! Now 255/30/24 are obsolete.

Wait till I post pics! Now we can all get 24's AND fill that UGLY wheel gap!

05-11-2009, 09:29 PM	#1
David pdk Wannabe Elite Explorer pasadena ,texas 2002 4 door v8 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	new to site,have no clue what rims to get i`ve had a 2002 ford explorer v8 and have been wanting rims or nice size tires, please give me some pics or advice

05-11-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
JoeCool6972 Elite Explorer Raleigh, NC 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 953 Vehicle Specs	Check out www.tirerack.com , www.discounttiredirect.com, and www.NTB.com They all have wheels to look at and also have a link to "see rims on your vehicle" or a similar one. __________________ My cars on CarDomain...http://www.cardomain.com/id/JoeCool97Formula

05-11-2009, 11:28 PM	#3
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport 4x2 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,623 Vehicle Specs	welcome and nice x __________________ 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0, Single in Dual Out 40 Series Flowmasters, Yellow Fogs, High Flow K&N Air Filter, Removed Silencer, Lowered Windshields and More mods coming soon 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

05-12-2009, 12:19 AM	#4
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05-12-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
Beastb15 Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City, Missouri 2003 XLT Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 308 Vehicle Specs	I had 24's on my 03 XLT until I got ran off the road and they were demolished __________________ My 2004 Eddie Bauer Explorer

05-12-2009, 05:56 PM	#7
goatman Elite Explorer Oakdale Tn. '05 XLT V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 207 Vehicle Specs	I also went OEM, but went a little retro. These are 2nd Gen wheels. The offset pushes these wheels out some. The tires showing are 245/75/16. The tires on the wheels now are 275/70/16. Attached Images __________________ Mike (goatman) Henry 05' XLT 4x4 V8. 2" RoadBully Spacers (Front), 275/70/16 Yokohama's, Edlebrock RPM series muffler with 2 1/2" exaust. 91' F150 4x4 351 XLT Lariat 94' XL, 4.0, 5 speed, 2" bl, 32x11.50(sold it )

05-12-2009, 10:35 PM	#10
David pdk Wannabe Elite Explorer pasadena ,texas 2002 4 door v8 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	i want to get some bfg`s mud terrain 32 inch,would i need a lift? i have 16" stock rims

05-12-2009, 11:22 PM	#11
Limited02 Elite Explorer Gardner, KS '02 Limited V8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,411 Vehicle Specs	A small lift would be best. Maybe a 2" front and 1.5 rear? Roadbully has you covered for the lift. So you want to keep the stock 16's now? I think some good chrome 18's with the BFG's would look sweeeeet! __________________ 2002 Explorer Limited 4X4 V8 w/Flowmaster 70 and 2.5 single exhaust, EF and SCT3 tune from Hensonperformance. 1/4 mile in 15.22 at 88.47mph. "Speed cost money, how fast do you want to go?"

05-13-2009, 11:59 PM	#14
Drewstang Wannabe Elite Explorer Louisville, KY 02 XLT Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 106 Vehicle Specs	I went by the local Ford Lincoln Merc dealer tonight and saw these rims on a 08 Mountaineer. I must buy these and change the center caps. __________________ 03 Marauder- Trilogy Supercharged, 450 RWHP 02 Explorer XLT 3.55's 4.0, 3rd row swapped, blacked out trim, -FUTURE MODS- 4.6 DOHC swap, body lift, locking 8.8, BWM, Mark 8 electric fan

07-26-2009, 05:28 AM	#20
Jason@Flashtech Supporting Vendor Indianapolis '03 XLT Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 625 Vehicle Specs	I say throw some 4's on it Just fitted 295/35/24 tires and they fit! Now 255/30/24 are obsolete. Wait till I post pics! Now we can all get 24's AND fill that UGLY wheel gap! __________________ L.E.D. Halo lights, HID headlights, and more for explorers/rangers! FLASHTECH PATENT PENDING L.E.D. HALOS! Click below http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...21#post2327721 http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...09#post2280509 Custom show-charger 2003 Exploder 4x4 on 24's, 4 12" HCCA, 5000D amp, Flashtech halos, HIDs, Grills, screens, more 1992 F250 4x4 w/ 351 Windsor Plow truck with 84k miles