newer wheels and tires on older explorer - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

onepir8 · 04-17-2001, 08:38 PM

does anyone know if i can put the newer 16" wheels and tires from the newer explorers on the 91 explorers and get away without any problems.
thanks

*jimbo74* · 04-17-2001, 08:41 PM

they will bolt up.....that depends....what tire size?

onepir8 · 04-17-2001, 10:46 PM

im not sure.... how about stock tires on 16s and also what would be the largest tire size on the 16s on the older explorer?

Marc Dykeman · 04-18-2001, 04:21 AM

i had 2000 16'' wheels with 255 75 R16's on a 92 Explorer XLT and i didn't have any problems with rubbing or anything else

Brett · 04-20-2001, 12:05 AM

I've got 98-01 16" wheels on my 94 sport. I'm running 265\75\16 tires. However, I do have a 2 1/5 Duff lift. You shouldn't have any problems running a smaller tire size with stock suspension. Also, you'll have to cut a hole in the center cap for the front hubs.

04-17-2001, 08:41 PM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	they will bolt up.....that depends....what tire size? __________________ My Truck

04-18-2001, 04:21 AM	#4
Marc Dykeman Wannabe Elite Explorer independence, Missouri 88 Ranger Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 49 Vehicle Specs	i had 2000 16'' wheels with 255 75 R16's on a 92 Explorer XLT and i didn't have any problems with rubbing or anything else __________________ 88 Ford Ranger 2X4 had a 92 ROLLED Explorer XLT 4X4 Hope to get another 91-94 Explorer Soon

04-20-2001, 12:05 AM	#5
Brett Moderator Emeritus Littleton, CO 94 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 1,128 Vehicle Specs	I've got 98-01 16" wheels on my 94 sport. I'm running 265\75\16 tires. However, I do have a 2 1/5 Duff lift. You shouldn't have any problems running a smaller tire size with stock suspension. Also, you'll have to cut a hole in the center cap for the front hubs. __________________ Brett 94 Explorer Sport 4.0L SOHC

04-17-2001, 08:38 PM	#1
onepir8 Wannabe Elite Explorer glendale. ca 91 xlt Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	does anyone know if i can put the newer 16" wheels and tires from the newer explorers on the 91 explorers and get away without any problems. thanks

04-17-2001, 10:46 PM	#3
onepir8 Wannabe Elite Explorer glendale. ca 91 xlt Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11 Vehicle Specs	im not sure.... how about stock tires on 16s and also what would be the largest tire size on the 16s on the older explorer?