big fender flares - tire size - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

keynes · 05-12-2001, 11:13 PM

I have a 98 sport with the huge fender flares, same as eddy B. edition. I would like to fill out the wheel well (width wise). I'm not really concerned with height and don't want to lift it. I have 16inch factory rims now. OK experts, what is the widest tire I can put on there, with and without changing rims? Minor mods considered. I really dont want to alter handling a lot because I do a lot of highway driving. Thanks Guys!

Oknut · 05-13-2001, 02:53 AM

It really won't make a difference what kinda tire you put on there if you are planning on keeping your factory rims. the rim size and offset is what fills the whole fender... The other problem that you will run into is that you can't fit a really wide tire on a narrow rim and still stay safe.

Oknut · 05-13-2001, 02:54 AM

So I say get some 10 inch rims with some 17.50 wide mickeys

keynes · 05-15-2001, 05:42 PM

If I purchase new rims what would be the widest I could go without:
1) Rubbing on the front bumper when I turn and,
2) Sticking out too far to the point it looks like a G-Ride.

Thanks

Oknut · 05-15-2001, 08:52 PM

Keynes,

Do this, get a 3 inch body lift.. then some 15x10 rims and maybe some 31 x 12.50 whatver brand. then you would look pretty sweet.. Not like a g-ride.

spiritwolf68 · 05-18-2001, 12:01 AM

I Have A 99 XLT With Flare Fenders It Came Stock With 255/70/16's They Filled The Wheel Well With No Room To Spare I Was Told If I Cut The Edges Of The Plastic I Could Fit 265/75/16's On It Without Any Mods So I Bought Some And Had Them Put On. And They Rubbed So I Wound Up Doing a 3" Lift And Now They Fit Fine.

*SCEXPLORER* · 05-18-2001, 12:50 AM

I just got my 31 Bfg's today with 15inch eagle 589's w/ a 30mm offset. I thought it wouldn't but it rubbed on the plastice piece in the bottom of the fender flare. I had to take it off and am going to cut it off.

tbomb · 05-18-2001, 11:12 AM

heres what im doing to my SOHC sport:

i ordered cobra r rims this morning (17x9), and im putting 285 60 r17's on them with the 1" H&R wheel spacers from performance products. another member (WillyChu) has this same setup, check uot his website to see pics of it: www.willychu.com hope this helps.

pmassche · 07-03-2001, 12:16 AM

Any one know where to get fender flares for a 2 door?

Maxo · 07-03-2001, 07:56 AM

hey tbomb ... how much did you pay for your rims, tires and spacers..... i am looking to get a set and i'm trying to find a deal

Oknut · 07-04-2001, 04:22 PM

Hi there,

I went to a bronco meet last week at the James Duff headquarters. James Duff is comming out with a new fender flare, it's wide and very flexible. That means you wont break it off when hitting a tree in the hills. And they are flexible enough that you can cut your fenders out and still make em fit.

If interested call em, they should be ready in about 5 weeks.

I'm gonna get me a set and I will post some pictures once I do.

Take care,
Oknut

*jimbo74* · 07-04-2001, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Maxo
hey tbomb ... how much did you pay for your rims, tires and spacers..... i am looking to get a set and i'm trying to find a deal

maxo email tbomb i think his stuff is for sale

pmassche · 07-04-2001, 08:49 PM

Does anyone know if the 4 door fender flare sets for 95+ explorers will fit on the 2 door?

Does anyone know where you can find them for under $200?

Thanks,

05-12-2001, 11:13 PM	#1
keynes Wannabe Elite Explorer joplin, mo 98 sport Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	big fender flares - tire size I have a 98 sport with the huge fender flares, same as eddy B. edition. I would like to fill out the wheel well (width wise). I'm not really concerned with height and don't want to lift it. I have 16inch factory rims now. OK experts, what is the widest tire I can put on there, with and without changing rims? Minor mods considered. I really dont want to alter handling a lot because I do a lot of highway driving. Thanks Guys! __________________ 98 premium sport

05-13-2001, 02:53 AM	#2
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	It really won't make a difference what kinda tire you put on there if you are planning on keeping your factory rims. the rim size and offset is what fills the whole fender... The other problem that you will run into is that you can't fit a really wide tire on a narrow rim and still stay safe. __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-13-2001, 02:54 AM	#3
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	So I say get some 10 inch rims with some 17.50 wide mickeys __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-15-2001, 05:42 PM	#4
keynes Wannabe Elite Explorer joplin, mo 98 sport Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	If I purchase new rims what would be the widest I could go without: 1) Rubbing on the front bumper when I turn and, 2) Sticking out too far to the point it looks like a G-Ride. Thanks __________________ 98 premium sport

05-15-2001, 08:52 PM	#5
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Keynes, Do this, get a 3 inch body lift.. then some 15x10 rims and maybe some 31 x 12.50 whatver brand. then you would look pretty sweet.. Not like a g-ride. __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

05-18-2001, 12:01 AM	#6
spiritwolf68 Wannabe Elite Explorer toto,china 92 explorer Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 44 Vehicle Specs	Tire Size I Have A 99 XLT With Flare Fenders It Came Stock With 255/70/16's They Filled The Wheel Well With No Room To Spare I Was Told If I Cut The Edges Of The Plastic I Could Fit 265/75/16's On It Without Any Mods So I Bought Some And Had Them Put On. And They Rubbed So I Wound Up Doing a 3" Lift And Now They Fit Fine. __________________ hate fords Last edited by spiritwolf68; 05-19-2001 at 01:52 AM.

05-18-2001, 12:50 AM	#7
SCEXPLORER Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 1997 Explorer Sport Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	Re: Tire Size I just got my 31 Bfg's today with 15inch eagle 589's w/ a 30mm offset. I thought it wouldn't but it rubbed on the plastice piece in the bottom of the fender flare. I had to take it off and am going to cut it off. __________________ FRONT: 3" lift spindle/1.25" TT REAR: 4" trailmaster spring 32x11.50 BFG M/T 15x8 eagle 589 RS5000/ES3000 Auburm Limited Slip Ray's FORD EXPLORER MODIFICATIONS

05-18-2001, 11:12 AM	#8
tbomb Wannabe Elite Explorer Levittown, NY (Long Island) 98 Sport 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,657 Vehicle Specs	heres what im doing to my SOHC sport: i ordered cobra r rims this morning (17x9), and im putting 285 60 r17's on them with the 1" H&R wheel spacers from performance products. another member (WillyChu) has this same setup, check uot his website to see pics of it: www.willychu.com hope this helps. __________________ mods, pics, etc. educate "Sometimes I dream That he is me Can't you see that's how I wish my X to be Like tbomb's, if my X could be like tbomb's." icon34

07-03-2001, 12:16 AM	#9
pmassche Wannabe Elite Explorer London, Ontario 2003 Explorer XLT 4wd Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 36 Vehicle Specs	Any one know where to get fender flares for a 2 door?

07-03-2001, 07:56 AM	#10
Maxo Wannabe Elite Explorer southern california 2000 Sport Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	hey tbomb ... how much did you pay for your rims, tires and spacers..... i am looking to get a set and i'm trying to find a deal __________________ Mad Max 2000 Sport 4.0 SOHC

07-04-2001, 04:22 PM	#11
Oknut Wannabe Elite Explorer Sequim, WA '91 xl Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 259 Vehicle Specs	Hi there, I went to a bronco meet last week at the James Duff headquarters. James Duff is comming out with a new fender flare, it's wide and very flexible. That means you wont break it off when hitting a tree in the hills. And they are flexible enough that you can cut your fenders out and still make em fit. If interested call em, they should be ready in about 5 weeks. I'm gonna get me a set and I will post some pictures once I do. Take care, Oknut __________________ 1969,70,77,79,86 and 91 EXPO Slightly modified v8 conversion - built 306 Straight axle convert, leaf sprung Dana 60 rear, locked up 16" lift with 42" swampers 115" wheelbase Rocking sound system

07-04-2001, 08:49 PM	#13
pmassche Wannabe Elite Explorer London, Ontario 2003 Explorer XLT 4wd Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 36 Vehicle Specs	Does anyone know if the 4 door fender flare sets for 95+ explorers will fit on the 2 door? Does anyone know where you can find them for under $200? Thanks,