Can I get bigger tires - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

ruzztec · 01-16-2002, 03:05 AM

I saw a set of factory tires for a 99 explorer for sale and was woundering if they woulf fix on my 92 what about these?

*01EB5.0* · 01-16-2002, 02:12 PM

Yes, you can get bigger tires. the factory ones your referring to i bet are the P235/75R15? If so they will fit no problem. you might have to change the speedometer gear if the tires you have now are smaller, but other then that no problems.

*mahieber* · 01-16-2002, 04:37 PM

I run 31x10.5 Michelins on the stock aluminium wheels on mine. When I first got them they would rub on the plastic inner wheel well in fron on tight turns (usually backing up). As long as your shocks are good and you aren't going with wide wheels you should be okay. The speedo on mine reads about 10% low (if it says 55, I am doing 61). Changing out the gear would have been easy, but I only plan on driving it another 100k miles or so.

If you have the 3.27 gears, you will be sorry if you go with bigger tires. My 3.73's are just bearable with these tires. It has gotten better with the new breather stuff...

*01EB5.0* · 01-16-2002, 04:58 PM

Your driving another 100K and don;t want to change the gear?! It is only $10 and is really easy....
Anyway I run 31.7" michilins and a 3.73 and I am very happy with the power. I get better gas milage because of it. the 3.73 gives bad gas milage on stock tires, but with the bigger ones it is fine.

01-16-2002, 03:05 AM	#1
ruzztec Wannabe Elite Explorer McCreary County,KY 92 XLT 4.0/99 XLT 4.0 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 247 Vehicle Specs	Can I get bigger tires I saw a set of factory tires for a 99 explorer for sale and was woundering if they woulf fix on my 92 what about these?

01-16-2002, 02:12 PM	#2
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	Yes, you can get bigger tires. the factory ones your referring to i bet are the P235/75R15? If so they will fit no problem. you might have to change the speedometer gear if the tires you have now are smaller, but other then that no problems. __________________ 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

01-16-2002, 04:37 PM	#3
mahieber Elite Explorer League City, TX '92 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 545 Vehicle Specs	I run 31x10.5 Michelins on the stock aluminium wheels on mine. When I first got them they would rub on the plastic inner wheel well in fron on tight turns (usually backing up). As long as your shocks are good and you aren't going with wide wheels you should be okay. The speedo on mine reads about 10% low (if it says 55, I am doing 61). Changing out the gear would have been easy, but I only plan on driving it another 100k miles or so. If you have the 3.27 gears, you will be sorry if you go with bigger tires. My 3.73's are just bearable with these tires. It has gotten better with the new breather stuff... __________________ Michael 92 XLT 4 Dr 4x4 33x12.50s on Black Rock Crawlers, SmittyBuilt Tube Front w/W9000, 3" body lift, Lift Lips, 2 1/2 "Rancho suspension lift w/Warrior shackles.

01-16-2002, 04:58 PM	#4
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	Your driving another 100K and don;t want to change the gear?! It is only $10 and is really easy.... Anyway I run 31.7" michilins and a 3.73 and I am very happy with the power. I get better gas milage because of it. the 3.73 gives bad gas milage on stock tires, but with the bigger ones it is fine. __________________ 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