Tire sizes for 97 XLT 4 door - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Bruce-L · 01-07-2002, 03:39 PM

I have 1997 XLT 4.0 4 door that I've put Warrior extended shackles on and done a torsion bar twist. I'd like some suggestions for the tallest tire I could put on without installing a body lift. At the present time I run Pirelli Scorpians (white letters out) 30x9.5-15. If type B bars and and add-a-leaf would help I'd be willing to go that far.
thanks.

**Ray Lobato** · 01-07-2002, 03:54 PM

Hi Bruce,
Before I modified my 97, I ran 31X10.5's, even before doing a torsion bar twist. I would bet that you could run 32's.

*Robert* · 01-07-2002, 04:43 PM

32" should be possible. I ran my 265 75R16 (31.7") tires before I had any kind of lift. I had to trim a piece of plastic from inside my front wheel wells to clear them when turning but that was it. Do a search for the thread "Largest tires that will fit on a '97 Sport" to get a lot more info and see the pictures.

01-07-2002, 03:39 PM	#1
Bruce-L Elite Grocery Getter Sacramento, CA 97 XLT Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 78 Vehicle Specs	Tire sizes for 97 XLT 4 door I have 1997 XLT 4.0 4 door that I've put Warrior extended shackles on and done a torsion bar twist. I'd like some suggestions for the tallest tire I could put on without installing a body lift. At the present time I run Pirelli Scorpians (white letters out) 30x9.5-15. If type B bars and and add-a-leaf would help I'd be willing to go that far. thanks. __________________ BRUCE-L 97 XLT - OME leafs and shocks, TT, TJM T-13 winch bumper, safari snorkel, Ranger skid plate, 31's, PIAA fogs, Hi-lift in the back

01-07-2002, 03:54 PM	#2
Ray Lobato Moderator Los Banos CA 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 4,472 Vehicle Specs	Hi Bruce, Before I modified my 97, I ran 31X10.5's, even before doing a torsion bar twist. I would bet that you could run 32's. __________________ Happy Wheelin' Ray L. 97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC 2006 Honda Accord Coupe 2008 Mercedes C300 Ray's Truck

01-07-2002, 04:43 PM	#3
Robert Elite Explorer Mesa, AZ '97 4x4 Sport Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 3,974 Vehicle Specs	32" should be possible. I ran my 265 75R16 (31.7") tires before I had any kind of lift. I had to trim a piece of plastic from inside my front wheel wells to clear them when turning but that was it. Do a search for the thread "Largest tires that will fit on a '97 Sport" to get a lot more info and see the pictures. __________________ 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