Tires & Wheels

Me Stock (Oem steel rim with stock size tires) : 45lbs Yokohamas 33X12.5 mounted on 15X10 wheels : 85 lbs So my truck is nopw 160 lbs heavier.

I just bought a 2018 Explorer Sport today and just joined this forum, so thanks to whoever is hosting it! Unfortunately I wasn't able to swing the Explorer I wanted with the wheels I also wanted. My Explorer has the 20" Machined Aluminum with Magnetic-Painted Pockets wheels (see pic). I really want one of the following: 1.) 20" Premium Tarnished Dark-Painted Aluminum 2.) 20" 10-Spoke Magnetic-Painted Aluminum (these wheels are from the XLT Sport Appearance package) Are there any issues with this swap? I'm guessing not as all wheels are 20x8.5". I searched the forums and haven't found the answer to this question...even looked at the pinned threads. Thanks again! -Bryan

As the title says, I have a third gen Ex, but was wanting to know if there are newer OEM wheels that are direct fitments for the 3rd gen Exs. Example being specific years of the Ford Edge, Flex, or even newer 5th gen Exs? I know there are some mustang wheels that are direct swap, and probably 4th gen Exs. I am looking for 18' through 20' wheels for my Ex. With funds being limited, I was wanting to know which years/models to keep an eye out for, either at junkyards, or my local tire shop which the owner would be willing to let me know if any come through his shop for wheel upgrades. Thanks in advance, Jim.

I am thinking of getting a new set of rims for my white 2008 Ford Explorer XLT. What do you guys think of this gunmetal KMC XD Series XD835 rims?

Both my left side tires are flat due to an unfortunate event of some random junkie slashing the tires in a parking lot. So I have my 2 new tires and I'm ready to put my truck on jacks and take the 2 wheels to the shop. I do it this way because I have aftermarket wheels and lug nuts so I prefer to do it myself with my tools. The tires I have (falken wildpeak at3w) are pretty new, I forgot where I wrote down the mileage I installed them at but its less than 8,000 miles ago, maybe even less than 5000 miles. Im wondering if I should just slap on the 2 new left side tires and be done, or should I consider taking off all 4 wheels so I can rotate them to where the 2 new tires are in front? I know radial tires aren't supposed to be moved to...

Hey, i am planning to get new winter/summer tires, but i am bit worried about the ET and width. I'd like the rim to stay with in or flush with fenders, due to regulations around here *sigh*. I am planning to swap from 15" to 18" rims and trying to select tire/rim size that'd include as little problems as possible. I'd like the rims to "push" out a little since the OEM are kinda deep in there, purely for looks. Below rims/tires i'd swap to (235/75/15x7ET12 to 235/60/18x8ET0). Also rim style: Will these cause any problems when turning the wheel, rim center bore is 71.6mm?

I’ve made a little error and I’m wondering if it needs to be rectified. My 2017 Ex had 20” wheels with summer tires and I’ve ended up buying 245/60/18 tires to work with the 18” police interceptor steel wheels. The difference in diameter is -1.3%. Of course I’ve just realised that I should have bought 235/65/18 and the difference would have been 0%. Is it a big deal? I’m pretty annoyed at myself.....

Hi folks, I bought a set of winter wheels from someone who had them on a 2013 explorer but barely used them. I have a 2017 explorer and they don’t seem right. The bolt pattern is good but the clearance between the caliper and wheel seems very small. I know the offset is supposed to be ET44 but isn’t that the same between 2013 and 2017? The wheel code is as follows: 17x7.5J T DOT K4 32 07 25 11. Can anyone let me know if these are supposed to fit my vehicle properly? I’m not sure if it makes a difference but the wheels on it currently are the 20” wheels that came with the sport appearance package. Many thanks in advance.

Would like to upgrade from my 17 inch wheels to the really cool looking black machined 20 inch wheels. I have a white 2012 base model Fwd. I have never put on new wheels on a vehicle before. Bolt pattern matches. Offset looks like a match Any help or suggestions would be gfeat Thanks

Hi, been thinking of getting some kind of beam to lift one side at the time, instead of front/back as access point are quite far. Never manage to get it done... But this year, had a 4x4 wooden beam from my deck, fitting perfectly between mudflap... Centered the 5' 4x4 on jack and using 2 hockey puck under the jack point, lifted the entire side. Placed jack post and release the jack! The pucks had slot to accommodate the sheet metal. Did one side in a breeze, even my wife got surprise how quick I swap mine and hers! Note: after 3 lift, the 4th seems trickier!?!? I had issue maintaining the beam stability, when pressure started it wanted to twist and potentially roll off, probably the alignment. After tweaking and making sure all...

I just purchased some Nankang MudStar tires 32/11.50r15 for my 98 Sport. Was wondering if anyone had reviews or has also purchased and used these tires. Yes I have a lift.4Door springs in the rear and TT up front. Thank you in advance. PFA

Is anyone running 32s on 3.73 gears? I have a 96 Explorer with the V6 and 4r55e transmission. I know I'd be fine running the 30 ones but I want to know if it's worth trying to push for 32s. I plan on doing an add a leaf and torsion twist for a lift, I know the transmission is kind of wimpy and it all has a hundred eighty-one thousand miles but some people say it's good and some people say it's not. I'm not really crazy about doing some trimming but I plan on owning the truck till it dies so I might as well. I'd bu using Pro Comp 15x8 steelies as well. It's my daily driver and mostly highway, but occasionally off road and beach driving.

I want to rotate my stock tires. What is the pattern? 1. FRONT TO BACK/BACK TO FRONT 2. CROSS FRONT TO BACK/BACK TO FRONT Would it also be the same on my ranger? I have mud tires with the white letters in. ------------------ 1998 4x4 4.0L SHOC 4DR & 99 RANGER 4X4

I just bought a set of American Racing Burst 15x8 wheels for my 2000 Explorer Sport 2wd. What size tires are recommended? I do not want to have to do any trimming. I am considering 255/70/15 and 265/75/15. Is there anything else I should look at? wheel specs: 15x8 - 5x4.5 Bolt Patter 3 3/4" Backspacing -19mm offset Thanks, Joe

Getting new rims for my 1999 moutanieer awd want to use my new tire what back space do I need for 15x8 rims?this is my frist post iam new here.. Thanks