275/45-20 or 285/55-20? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Jon97 · 03-03-2003, 09:33 PM

which tire size fits better on an x? 275/45-20 or 285/55-20? the rim would be 20x8.5. would the 285 be too wide? i was hoping that with the thicker sidewall it would ride better and wouldn't look like it needs to be lowered.

what do you guys think?

jon

*Hartman* · 03-03-2003, 10:29 PM

275/45. You'd probably be OK with a 285/55, but that is just a humongus tire. Plus, you can't beat the price for 275/45's.

Haggard · 03-03-2003, 10:34 PM

If you want a little more sidewall try 265/50-20s they are a bit taller then the 275s

Jon97 · 03-03-2003, 10:40 PM

that sounds like a good idea. i dont really like the rubber band look, but i love the big rims. and plus i want a little more of a cushion. I have to stop looking online and get my A$$ to a shop and really see these things. There are people around here with them but i dont know any of them.

thanks

Jon97 · 03-03-2003, 10:44 PM

the only problem i see with the 265/50's is it sends the price up about $200, compared to the 275/45's.

Haggard · 03-03-2003, 10:57 PM

I paid $350 CAN per tire for my Falken's I'm not sure what that translates into real money

leenjen · 03-04-2003, 07:49 PM

285-45-20 will give you a 5" sidewall. i think that would be plenty.

03-03-2003, 09:33 PM	#1
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	275/45-20 or 285/55-20? which tire size fits better on an x? 275/45-20 or 285/55-20? the rim would be 20x8.5. would the 285 be too wide? i was hoping that with the thicker sidewall it would ride better and wouldn't look like it needs to be lowered. what do you guys think? jon

03-03-2003, 10:29 PM	#2
Hartman From lowered to lifted Indianapolis, IN '95 4WD Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,118 Vehicle Specs	275/45. You'd probably be OK with a 285/55, but that is just a humongus tire. Plus, you can't beat the price for 275/45's. __________________ 32x11.5x15 BFG A/Ts, TT/shackles. college = no money for mods.

03-03-2003, 10:34 PM	#3
Haggard Wannabe Elite Explorer Van Isle BC '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	If you want a little more sidewall try 265/50-20s they are a bit taller then the 275s __________________ Riding shotgun in the Bangbus It's all about the pain the jewellery and ink are just souveniers

03-03-2003, 10:57 PM	#6
Haggard Wannabe Elite Explorer Van Isle BC '99 Sport Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	I paid $350 CAN per tire for my Falken's I'm not sure what that translates into real money __________________ Riding shotgun in the Bangbus It's all about the pain the jewellery and ink are just souveniers

03-03-2003, 10:40 PM	#4
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	that sounds like a good idea. i dont really like the rubber band look, but i love the big rims. and plus i want a little more of a cushion. I have to stop looking online and get my A$$ to a shop and really see these things. There are people around here with them but i dont know any of them. thanks

03-03-2003, 10:44 PM	#5
Jon97 Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	the only problem i see with the 265/50's is it sends the price up about $200, compared to the 275/45's.

03-04-2003, 07:49 PM	#7
leenjen Driving a Scion in the poconos, PA 92 xlt 5 speed Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 5,512 Vehicle Specs	285-45-20 will give you a 5" sidewall. i think that would be plenty.