tires for 16" rims - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*01EB5.0* · 05-23-2001, 05:10 PM

whats the biggest size that'll fit on 16" rims on a stock 95 without rubbing?

*drmoore71* · 05-23-2001, 11:37 PM

i'm curious about this, too. i am considering some 16's and know that there aren't any in the usual 30, 31, 32" sizes. i went to the bfg website and the 265 75 16" tires measure 31.7" x 10.5" and the 265 70 16" are 30.7" x 10.7. i am pretty sure the 265 70's would fit w/o the torsion twist and shackels (which i do have), but would the 265 75's fit? it seems to me that these are actually 32x10.5, but i am concerned about the fit. i do not want to cut anything, and i don't want to have to ga with a boby lift, but if i need to, i guess i could. any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

*01EB5.0* · 05-24-2001, 12:27 AM

My dad's company has a 97 Eddie bauer with the 265/70's on it without mods or rubbing, but i was thinking more in terms of like 275's? I do not know if I want to go any taller, because at full compression my 255/70's contacted the upper front wheelwells. it wa not bad, but they did rub at full compression. I was just looking for something a bit wider.

bullrdr · 05-30-2001, 03:23 PM

I too, am looking for new, taller tires. I installed a 3" liftkit on my 95 Eddie Bauer and wanted to installe taller tires. I currently have the stock, wich are Firestone Wilderness AT P255/70R16. Ford is recalling all the 15 and 16 inch Wilderness AT, they said they would give me $110 for each tire, if I bought them elsewhere. so here I smy oportunity to get a good deal on some tires. Any recomendations out there???

Thanks,

Hector

*01EB5.0* · 05-31-2001, 04:55 PM

I saw some 285/75 on a 2001 Sport Trac.

*Robert* · 05-31-2001, 05:05 PM

I think that is the size Gerald has on his Explorer. They work out to about a 33" diameter tire.

*01EB5.0* · 05-31-2001, 05:13 PM

those won't fit under a stock truck, will they?!?!

*01EB5.0* · 05-31-2001, 05:14 PM

Robert,
In order to fit the 265/75 under your truck did you have to do the 2" lift or can I run 265/75 on my stock truck?

NoBoundaries · 05-31-2001, 05:14 PM

I rode on 265/75R16's stock for a while. Not problems with rubbing or anything. I put in add-a-leaf's, but I didn't have to twist my bars as for some reason they were already a little higher. I am thinking about putting on a 3 inch body lift and going with a set of MT 34x11.5R16's Baja Belteds. But that would be a long time off when these 265's wear down.

*Robert* · 05-31-2001, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by 95XLT
Robert,
In order to fit the 265/75 under your truck did you have to do the 2" lift or can I run 265/75 on my stock truck?

The 2" lift wasn't required to fit the 265s under my '97. I did the lift for appearance and functionality. If I get my Explorer really bouncing hard, I can hear my front tires contact the upper wheel liner. There are also marks on the upper portion that indicate the tire has hit there occasionally. It is only on one side and I can't remember which. One side has a plastic ridge that runs down the middle of the liner, that's the side. Since it is plastic and hasn't worn through, I'm not concerned about it. There are also shiny marks on my front sway bar where my tires must have rubbed at full lock. No marks on the tires though. Since it is a smooth spot and I don't drive very far at full lock nor very fast, again I am not concerned about it.

*01EB5.0* · 05-31-2001, 09:44 PM

I know what your saying about the rubbing ont ehy plastic. both sides of my truck have experianced that rubbing with the 255's

05-23-2001, 05:10 PM	#1
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	tires for 16" rims whats the biggest size that'll fit on 16" rims on a stock 95 without rubbing? __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-23-2001, 11:37 PM	#2
drmoore71 Elite Explorer houston, texas 2006 Z-71 suburban Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 964 Vehicle Specs	i'm curious about this, too. i am considering some 16's and know that there aren't any in the usual 30, 31, 32" sizes. i went to the bfg website and the 265 75 16" tires measure 31.7" x 10.5" and the 265 70 16" are 30.7" x 10.7. i am pretty sure the 265 70's would fit w/o the torsion twist and shackels (which i do have), but would the 265 75's fit? it seems to me that these are actually 32x10.5, but i am concerned about the fit. i do not want to cut anything, and i don't want to have to ga with a boby lift, but if i need to, i guess i could. any assistance would be greatly appreciated. __________________ doug moore houston, tx 06 z-71 suburban(mine) & 03 trailblazer lt 2wd(hers) 66 mustang dougs truck drmoore@houston.rr.com

05-24-2001, 12:27 AM	#3
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	My dad's company has a 97 Eddie bauer with the 265/70's on it without mods or rubbing, but i was thinking more in terms of like 275's? I do not know if I want to go any taller, because at full compression my 255/70's contacted the upper front wheelwells. it wa not bad, but they did rub at full compression. I was just looking for something a bit wider. __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-30-2001, 03:23 PM	#4
bullrdr Wannabe Elite Explorer Phoenix, AZ '95 Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 18 Vehicle Specs	I too, am looking for new, taller tires. I installed a 3" liftkit on my 95 Eddie Bauer and wanted to installe taller tires. I currently have the stock, wich are Firestone Wilderness AT P255/70R16. Ford is recalling all the 15 and 16 inch Wilderness AT, they said they would give me $110 for each tire, if I bought them elsewhere. so here I smy oportunity to get a good deal on some tires. Any recomendations out there??? Thanks, Hector __________________ 95' Eddie Bauher 4X4, v-6

05-31-2001, 04:55 PM	#5
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	I saw some 285/75 on a 2001 Sport Trac. __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-31-2001, 05:05 PM	#6
Robert Elite Explorer Mesa, AZ '97 4x4 Sport Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 3,974 Vehicle Specs	I think that is the size Gerald has on his Explorer. They work out to about a 33" diameter tire. __________________ 4.56 Powertrax No-Slip, SOHC V6, SuperChip, K&N FIPK (#57-2513-1), Borla cat-back (#14748), 2" torsion lift, 3" PA body lift (#853), Monroe Reflex shocks, 285 75R16 BF Goodrich T/A ko, 2WD mod Earnhardt Ford, Berge Ford, U-Haul My Explorer

05-31-2001, 05:13 PM	#7
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	those won't fit under a stock truck, will they?!?! __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-31-2001, 05:14 PM	#8
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	Robert, In order to fit the 265/75 under your truck did you have to do the 2" lift or can I run 265/75 on my stock truck? __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

05-31-2001, 05:14 PM	#9
NoBoundaries Moderator Elite Explorer ECX Member Ellicott City, Maryland 1996 XLT Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 1,714 Vehicle Specs	I rode on 265/75R16's stock for a while. Not problems with rubbing or anything. I put in add-a-leaf's, but I didn't have to twist my bars as for some reason they were already a little higher. I am thinking about putting on a 3 inch body lift and going with a set of MT 34x11.5R16's Baja Belteds. But that would be a long time off when these 265's wear down. __________________ Tim Yendall Search the site vB Codes Explained tim@explorerforum.com

05-31-2001, 09:44 PM	#11
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	I know what your saying about the rubbing ont ehy plastic. both sides of my truck have experianced that rubbing with the 255's __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior