92 4wd wheels...will larger rims fit??? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

jz098 · 01-09-2002, 08:56 PM

I have a 92 4wd sport...I want to buy some 17 or 18 inch wheels and some lower profile tires to keep around the same diameter. I havent found anything on the internet that fits on 4wd. Has anyone ever put larger rims on an early model 4wd explorer???

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

*jimbo74* · 01-09-2002, 09:01 PM

yes. several people have... the problem with the older 4x4 explorers is that they have a hub sticking out on the front. this means that few rims will fit w/o modification to the center cap...some have even drilled out the rim center a little to allow them to fit....but it is definately possible.......

jz098 · 01-09-2002, 09:04 PM

thanks for the help, would you happen to know any of the rims that this will work with, or can any rim be modified to fit.
Thanks again.

*jimbo74* · 01-09-2002, 09:07 PM

it depends on the rim and the shop you use to modify it.....

mustan rims bolt up no problem...but a wheel spacer may be needed to clear the front center cap

*udmsvt* · 11-07-2002, 09:29 PM

i have the same problem...i have a 93 4x4 and want 2 sets of rims: 18's for summer and some new 15s with 30x9.5s for winter. the problem is that i refuse to have someone modify the actual rim or cap so i an kinda stuck. let me know if you find anything.

if it is true that the mustang rims will fit w/o mods, does anyone have a pic?

01-09-2002, 08:56 PM	#1
jz098 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastside, PA 1992 Explorer Sport 4wd Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	92 4wd wheels...will larger rims fit??? I have a 92 4wd sport...I want to buy some 17 or 18 inch wheels and some lower profile tires to keep around the same diameter. I havent found anything on the internet that fits on 4wd. Has anyone ever put larger rims on an early model 4wd explorer??? Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

01-09-2002, 09:01 PM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	yes. several people have... the problem with the older 4x4 explorers is that they have a hub sticking out on the front. this means that few rims will fit w/o modification to the center cap...some have even drilled out the rim center a little to allow them to fit....but it is definately possible....... __________________ My Truck

01-09-2002, 09:07 PM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	it depends on the rim and the shop you use to modify it..... mustan rims bolt up no problem...but a wheel spacer may be needed to clear the front center cap __________________ My Truck

11-07-2002, 09:29 PM	#5
udmsvt Elite Explorer MI '09 Escape XLT 4wd 3.0l Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,270 Vehicle Specs	i have the same problem...i have a 93 4x4 and want 2 sets of rims: 18's for summer and some new 15s with 30x9.5s for winter. the problem is that i refuse to have someone modify the actual rim or cap so i an kinda stuck. let me know if you find anything. if it is true that the mustang rims will fit w/o mods, does anyone have a pic? __________________ '93 Sport 4x4 5-speed:..udmsvt@yahoo.com 3" BL, 32x11.5x15" BFG All-Terrains on 15x8 MB/Ultra 160 rims, 3.27s open,clear corners, ALTEZZAs, power moonroof, 7% tint, KKM, SOLD!!!! '06 Cobalt SS/sc,SOLD!!! '87 Ranger 2.9l 4x4 5-speed SOLD!!! '09 Escape XLT 4wd 3.0 v6, billet+AR Vogue 20's

01-09-2002, 09:04 PM	#3
jz098 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastside, PA 1992 Explorer Sport 4wd Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	thanks for the help, would you happen to know any of the rims that this will work with, or can any rim be modified to fit. Thanks again.