Question on Tires and rims - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*eXplorerchic* · 02-25-2003, 03:21 AM

I'm going to do an TT/Shackel mod here soon and I want to get some new rims and tires. Been looking around and talking to my friends about it.... would 15X10 rockcrawler rims with 31X12.5 ProComp MT's tires looks good?
I'm wanting the tires to kinda stick out. What kinda backspacing would I need?

*jimbo74* · 02-25-2003, 03:26 AM

15x10 are probably going to be too wide. and will probably rub profusely..... 15x8 are the best for an explorer for most conditions...

i dont think the pro comp 31s are even available in a 12.5 maybe you are thinking of a 31x10.5? which is a much more popular size anyway..... they will still allow a wider stance, and look good under the explorer... the most prefered backspacing is about 3/75 inches.....

*eXplorerchic* · 02-25-2003, 02:08 PM

I see....I'm looking for the tire to stick out though, what about an 31X11.5 on 15X8 rims?

sweaver76 · 02-26-2003, 11:55 AM

Are you looking for the tire to stick out from the fender, or stick out off the rim? if its in relation to the fender...you'll need to search for wheel backspacing. If you're looking for the tire bulging off the wheel look, then it is more the tire width vs. wheel width relation.

IF it is the tire bulging out look, go about 4-5 inches at MOST (5 is probably starting to push it) wider than the wheel you use.
steve

Rob_B · 02-26-2003, 04:27 PM

Jus a warning, but if you have your tires sticking outside of the body, thetires will pick up ricks from roads and throw em onto your nice paint job unless u have huge mud guards. This is why a lot of people avoid having them stick out.
Jus something to consider if u didn't know.

*eXplorerchic* · 02-26-2003, 07:25 PM

I've decided to go with some 31X11.50 Kumho MT's on 15x10 Rockcrawlers. Should be what I'm wanting. Not tucked in, but also not sticking out too far. I just want a "meaty" look.

sweaver76 · 02-27-2003, 08:52 AM

be careful with the 15x10s. they will probably rub. the 15x8s won't.

Yomie · 02-27-2003, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sweaver76
be careful with the 15x10s. they will probably rub. the 15x8s won't.

I was thinking the same thing, it may make the 11.5's look a lil too small for the rims

02-25-2003, 03:21 AM	#1
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	Question on Tires and rims I'm going to do an TT/Shackel mod here soon and I want to get some new rims and tires. Been looking around and talking to my friends about it.... would 15X10 rockcrawler rims with 31X12.5 ProComp MT's tires looks good? I'm wanting the tires to kinda stick out. What kinda backspacing would I need? __________________ -2000 Xplorer Sport a.k.a 'Xploda'- sXc President @ southernXplorer Club My Xploda Pic's My Mug Shot *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'*

02-25-2003, 03:26 AM	#2
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,627 Vehicle Specs*	15x10 are probably going to be too wide. and will probably rub profusely..... 15x8 are the best for an explorer for most conditions... i dont think the pro comp 31s are even available in a 12.5 maybe you are thinking of a 31x10.5? which is a much more popular size anyway..... they will still allow a wider stance, and look good under the explorer... the most prefered backspacing is about 3/75 inches..... __________________ My Truck

02-25-2003, 02:08 PM	#3
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	I see....I'm looking for the tire to stick out though, what about an 31X11.5 on 15X8 rims? __________________ -2000 Xplorer Sport a.k.a 'Xploda'- sXc President @ southernXplorer Club My Xploda Pic's My Mug Shot *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'*

02-26-2003, 11:55 AM	#4
sweaver76 Wannabe Elite Explorer Coventry CT 2000 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 114 Vehicle Specs	Are you looking for the tire to stick out from the fender, or stick out off the rim? if its in relation to the fender...you'll need to search for wheel backspacing. If you're looking for the tire bulging off the wheel look, then it is more the tire width vs. wheel width relation. IF it is the tire bulging out look, go about 4-5 inches at MOST (5 is probably starting to push it) wider than the wheel you use. steve __________________ "EVIL" Black Loaded 2000 XLT 4x4 SOHC 4.10 33x12.5x15 Dueler MTs, Micky T Classic IIs

02-26-2003, 07:25 PM	#6
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,076 Vehicle Specs	I've decided to go with some 31X11.50 Kumho MT's on 15x10 Rockcrawlers. Should be what I'm wanting. Not tucked in, but also not sticking out too far. I just want a "meaty" look. __________________ -2000 Xplorer Sport a.k.a 'Xploda'- sXc President @ southernXplorer Club My Xploda Pic's My Mug Shot *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'*

02-26-2003, 04:27 PM	#5
Rob_B Wannabe Elite Explorer Waterloo, Iowa '99 F-150 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 413 Vehicle Specs	Jus a warning, but if you have your tires sticking outside of the body, thetires will pick up ricks from roads and throw em onto your nice paint job unless u have huge mud guards. This is why a lot of people avoid having them stick out. Jus something to consider if u didn't know.

02-27-2003, 08:52 AM	#7
sweaver76 Wannabe Elite Explorer Coventry CT 2000 XLT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 114 Vehicle Specs	be careful with the 15x10s. they will probably rub. the 15x8s won't. __________________ "EVIL" Black Loaded 2000 XLT 4x4 SOHC 4.10 33x12.5x15 Dueler MTs, Micky T Classic IIs