rims n robberies - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Jon97 · 02-23-2003, 12:47 PM

I live in an area known for getting cars/rims stolen. I really want to get 20's. But im worried I won't be able to sleep because i'd be up all night with a bat watching my truck. Do you think i'd sleep better with 18's? and what size tires should i get with 18's? I don't want to lower it. I want them to fill out though.

ShadowA2J · 02-23-2003, 12:52 PM

Personally I don't think it matters what size wheel you get if they are flashy. I know of some 18's that are more costly than some 20's. I'm getting 18's in the spring and I'm getting 255/55/18's. With that size tire you won't have to worry about messing up your speedo and that stuff. Here's a good thread to read about tire size:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ze+explanation

Check out DocVijay's response, it's the fourth one down.

Jon97 · 02-23-2003, 12:54 PM

thanks man I'll check that out.

*jimbo74* · 02-23-2003, 12:56 PM

yeah, if they are desirable to have on a truck, then others will desire them as well... if you are worried about it, just leave the stock ones......

xploda01 · 02-23-2003, 12:58 PM

just get some wheel lug locks, or a car alarm, and i have 18's on my ex, i have 245/55/18, i think its the perfect size, i got them for like $96 a piece brand new...they are bf goodrich g forces too, go to this site and then to specials...not sure if they still ahve them though...www.discounttiredirect.com

Jon97 · 02-23-2003, 01:03 PM

I wanted to put rims on it since i bought it 2 years ago. now that i have the money i might have to pass on it. I won't be able to sleep at my girlfriend's place. she lives in da ghetto! I don't know if it would last the night.

Jon97 · 02-23-2003, 01:06 PM

ya know, when i bought it. It came with a cut off/kill switch. Its always on and you can't start the car if you don't toggle the switch. or at least i think you can't. Is that any good? or is there a way around that?

Jon97 · 02-23-2003, 02:09 PM

If i decide to get the 20's after all. will my speedo get thrown off with 275/45/20?

Thanks guys for all your help!

*MO_GUY* · 02-23-2003, 02:28 PM

best way to beat a criminal is to think like a criminal

if they're really determined to steal your wheels then they will steal your wheels. but most dont really worry about it. invest in some locking lugs and i think once they see them they'll pass to the next vehicle....and i think all rims now have a locking center cap as well but most are made from a cheap plastic that could easily be broken

EDIT: if you're going to get the locking lug nuts dont buy a popular brand, buy an off brand that way there is no possibility they have a key to unlock the lugs

best bet is buy some locking lug nuts & maybe even an alarm

Slick · 02-23-2003, 04:58 PM

On my 20s i've got locks soon to be on all lugnuts, and i've also got flame throwers that shoot out of the center caps...i wish but that would be cool

*stretch* · 02-23-2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MO_GUY
best bet is buy some locking lug nuts & maybe even an alarm

That and make sure you have good insurance that covers aftermarket rims. Just remember, if someone wants them bad enough, they'll probably get them. Don't let a few pansy a$$holes scare you from getting the things you want.

EBXon20s · 02-24-2003, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon97
If i decide to get the 20's after all. will my speedo get thrown off with 275/45/20?

Thanks guys for all your help!

Prolly not too much, mine threw off my speedo about 3%
here's a site that'll tell ya
www.eunos.com/tirecalc

Like everyone else says, don't let possible thievery deter you from buying what ya want for your X....three words--GET THEM INSURED!! cost me like 60 bucks a year for insurance on my 20's and I sleep a lot better at night.

Jon97 · 02-24-2003, 01:20 PM

Thanks alot,

ebxon20's I saw your ride with the cristals. looks mad good! my friends are trying to talk me out of getting 20's now.... is the ride quality really that bad? they're all telling me its going to be terrible.

Slick · 02-24-2003, 01:56 PM

The ride isnt that bad. I've got the goodyear 275/45/20 tires also. Its well worth it to be rolling on dubs

EBXon20s · 02-24-2003, 03:50 PM

Jon97, thanks for the compliments on my X. The ride isn't bad (especially compared to my Ranger---hydros+215/40/18 tires=bumpy a$$ ride....lol). If you go with the 275/45s, your ride quality really won't be affected too much at all-if ya went with like a 255/35, it would be a lot worse....post some pics if ya get wheels, I'd like to check it out.
IMO, the Goodyear Eagle GTIIs in 275/45/20 are the best 20" tires for the money, plus they look good on an X...

Slick · 02-24-2003, 06:07 PM

or if you arent guna lower at all, i'd prolly go for the toyo proxy 265/50 tires

Jon97 · 02-24-2003, 06:14 PM

Thanks for all the help guys,

I called up to order the ones I had all picked out. The guy said he's got them but won't sell them to me. Told me they were recalled because they break. They were called slide by helo. oh well. kinda bummed im not getting those. they were nice.

peace out

02-23-2003, 12:47 PM	#1
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	rims n robberies I live in an area known for getting cars/rims stolen. I really want to get 20's. But im worried I won't be able to sleep because i'd be up all night with a bat watching my truck. Do you think i'd sleep better with 18's? and what size tires should i get with 18's? I don't want to lower it. I want them to fill out though.

02-23-2003, 12:56 PM	#4
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	yeah, if they are desirable to have on a truck, then others will desire them as well... if you are worried about it, just leave the stock ones...... __________________ My Truck

02-23-2003, 12:58 PM	#5
xploda01 Wannabe Elite Explorer Augusta, GA '96 xlt Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 158 Vehicle Specs	just get some wheel lug locks, or a car alarm, and i have 18's on my ex, i have 245/55/18, i think its the perfect size, i got them for like $96 a piece brand new...they are bf goodrich g forces too, go to this site and then to specials...not sure if they still ahve them though...www.discounttiredirect.com __________________ Matt H. http://www.lazylifeseats.com

02-23-2003, 02:28 PM	#9
MO_GUY Elite Explorer Farber, MO 2000 Explo Sport 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,585 Vehicle Specs	best way to beat a criminal is to think like a criminal if they're really determined to steal your wheels then they will steal your wheels. but most dont really worry about it. invest in some locking lugs and i think once they see them they'll pass to the next vehicle....and i think all rims now have a locking center cap as well but most are made from a cheap plastic that could easily be broken EDIT: if you're going to get the locking lug nuts dont buy a popular brand, buy an off brand that way there is no possibility they have a key to unlock the lugs best bet is buy some locking lug nuts & maybe even an alarm __________________ I have a lot of things planned for the X in the next few months. Hopefully it'll all turn out the way I want! If a tree falls down in the forest and no one is around to hear it.....who the hell cut it down? My Cardomain Site Last Updated: 4-10-03

02-23-2003, 04:58 PM	#10
Slick Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona 1995 Sport 2wd Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 741 Vehicle Specs	On my 20s i've got locks soon to be on all lugnuts, and i've also got flame throwers that shoot out of the center caps...i wish but that would be cool __________________ Slick Sold the explorer! 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Desert Edition, black, 5.4L v8, billet grille and bumper grille

02-23-2003, 12:52 PM	#2
ShadowA2J Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Gratiot, MI '01 Sport, '80 Vette Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 810 Vehicle Specs	Personally I don't think it matters what size wheel you get if they are flashy. I know of some 18's that are more costly than some 20's. I'm getting 18's in the spring and I'm getting 255/55/18's. With that size tire you won't have to worry about messing up your speedo and that stuff. Here's a good thread to read about tire size: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ze+explanation Check out DocVijay's response, it's the fourth one down.

02-23-2003, 12:54 PM	#3
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	thanks man I'll check that out.

02-23-2003, 01:03 PM	#6
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	I wanted to put rims on it since i bought it 2 years ago. now that i have the money i might have to pass on it. I won't be able to sleep at my girlfriend's place. she lives in da ghetto! I don't know if it would last the night.

02-23-2003, 01:06 PM	#7
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	ya know, when i bought it. It came with a cut off/kill switch. Its always on and you can't start the car if you don't toggle the switch. or at least i think you can't. Is that any good? or is there a way around that?

02-23-2003, 02:09 PM	#8
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	If i decide to get the 20's after all. will my speedo get thrown off with 275/45/20? Thanks guys for all your help!

02-24-2003, 01:20 PM	#13
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	Thanks alot, ebxon20's I saw your ride with the cristals. looks mad good! my friends are trying to talk me out of getting 20's now.... is the ride quality really that bad? they're all telling me its going to be terrible.

02-24-2003, 01:56 PM	#14
Slick Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona 1995 Sport 2wd Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 741 Vehicle Specs	The ride isnt that bad. I've got the goodyear 275/45/20 tires also. Its well worth it to be rolling on dubs __________________ Slick Sold the explorer! 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Desert Edition, black, 5.4L v8, billet grille and bumper grille

02-24-2003, 03:50 PM	#15
EBXon20s Wannabe Elite Explorer State College, PA '98 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Jon97, thanks for the compliments on my X. The ride isn't bad (especially compared to my Ranger---hydros+215/40/18 tires=bumpy a$$ ride....lol). If you go with the 275/45s, your ride quality really won't be affected too much at all-if ya went with like a 255/35, it would be a lot worse....post some pics if ya get wheels, I'd like to check it out. IMO, the Goodyear Eagle GTIIs in 275/45/20 are the best 20" tires for the money, plus they look good on an X... __________________ 1998 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4.0 SOHC, 20" Mondera Cristals, etc... 1993 Ranger S-Cab, 2 pump Showtime hydros, 18" Luxor Knock-Off's, shaved, ragged, tweeded, etc... 1996 Probe GT Dropped, 18" Mille Miglias, etc... PA Chapter Twizted Stylz CC www.twiztedstylz.com

02-24-2003, 06:07 PM	#16
Slick Wannabe Elite Explorer Arizona 1995 Sport 2wd Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 741 Vehicle Specs	or if you arent guna lower at all, i'd prolly go for the toyo proxy 265/50 tires __________________ Slick Sold the explorer! 2005 F150 XLT Supercab Desert Edition, black, 5.4L v8, billet grille and bumper grille

02-24-2003, 06:14 PM	#17
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for all the help guys, I called up to order the ones I had all picked out. The guy said he's got them but won't sell them to me. Told me they were recalled because they break. They were called slide by helo. oh well. kinda bummed im not getting those. they were nice. peace out