Tires & Wheels

i was woundering will 33x12.5's fit on my '91 splorer with a 5.5 superlift?

Well I tried to search for this stuff instead of starting a thread, but then I realized that I don't know any of the termonology, I didn't know what to search for! hehe. Ok well here's the deal. My tires are bald and I need new ones. My mom said she would get me some wheels for my birthday. Should I get some 15x7s and just get regular replacement tires or some 18s with lo pros? I don't understand backspacing and lugs and such, could anyone shed some light on that? I would like to be able to transfer the wheels and tires to another vehicle if the Explorer dies or we sell it, how does this work? I'm guessing they don't all fit interchangeably? That's good for now, I appreciate the help as always... Matt

I recently bought a set of wheels and tires from PA99XploderSport.. wheels are M/T Classic II aluminum uncoated.. the wheels are pretty oxidized from use on winter conditions so dirt, road salt, brake dust and other hard crusty things have clinged pretty good on them.. i managed to clean them out smooth using 0000 steel wool and WD40 but i was left with white oxidation spots and other impurities that would not go away.. i already tried mother's aluminum polish, nerver-dull, mother's billet polish, powerballed it, hand rubbed it, etc.. basically, i've tried almost every aluminum wheel polishing product out there that could be bought from autozone, pepboys, wal-mart and advanced auto parts.. i am just lost on what to do to get rid of...

Hey there folks what would be the bigest or what would be a good size rims for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

I noticed COSTCO gives the consumer the option of having their tires filled with ntrogen as opposed to regular air. I asked the COSTCO rep the advantages of nitrogen over regular air and he says the tires will maintain constant tire pressure. The nitrogen will no react to heat the way air does. Anyone one the board have their tires filled with Nitrogen. It just seems like one more variable that would remain constant when gauging accurate MPG's. Mike

Im getting 22's for my bagged Explorer can someone share some pics and why you think I should buy those. Im interested in the whole deep dish or big lip look 2 tone colors are nice also. Im having a very hard time deciding on which to buy. My truck is white by the way. Ill post the picture of my truck after deciding which ones to buy. Thanks;)

I am shocked! I finally decided to put some larger tires on my X. I called a store for prices and got that. Then after asking what the car was they were going and found out it was an X. The guy said I can't install or even mount on rims and balance anything but the reccomended size tires for an Explorer. I was shocked by this. I told him that everyone would laugh when I posted the information on the Explorer forum website. This happen to anyone else.

this is my first winter on 35s... the last time i drove my ex in the snow it had a mild lift, 32s, and still had the 4.0 now it has changed quite a bit, im wondering how all you guys like your all terrains, or mud terrains on the snow and ice.. I have 315/75/16 xterrains and i have to say i love them in the snow, so far. I have had them on icy roads and on snowy trails and have to say they hook pretty good. They excell in sand and snow, and im really glad because we get dumped on up here somtimes and i cant wait to play in some deep stuff.

Hey i want some people opinion on these tires...and what there disadvantages are. and im also wondering if they come with a warrentee or not. oh well everyone please chime in and post ur experiences :) -Scott

What came stock is 225 70 15 What is on there is 235 75 15, 4 ply I think (30%-40% remaining) I hear 255 70 16 from 3rd gen Explorer will bolt straight on Friend recommends 235 85 16 I want to keep the cost down but will change to 16s if the price is good. We are driving up and down a jagged rock mountain road. The front tire on there lasted going up once, and it now has a triple plug in it while I find some better tires. The jagged rock on this road is noted for puncturing tires. The young guy at the tire store figured I should have 8 or 10 ply with an aggressive tread. He recommended Good Year Wrangler Territory 235 75R15. The ride is already kind of rough on the street,will these 8 or 10 ply tires be overkill; will 6 ply be...

well i just recently pickep up a '96 XLT and I just can't leave well enough alone.... what's the largest size tire I can put on without having to do any suspension mods or body lifts? Thanks in advance

i am now goin to be sas in about four weeks so i want to have my tires here before i start. i want to run a 37 or so inch tire. i want a agressinve tire. i need something that will not let me down and be worth the money

44 Bogger, 47 LTB, 49 Irok, 54 Bogger :eek:

They are finally on! But, I had to cut the fenders (down in the lower corner). I'm going to replace them in April, with Perry's fiberglass fenders. (going down a day before, and doing that friday). My 33x12.50 BFG TA/ko's measured 32.7" in diameter - my 35x12.50 MT/R's measure 34.4" in diameter.. yea, not a "true" 35. They are still *huge*. (34.4 - 32.7 = 1.7" larger tire, for .7" increase in lift). I've got 4.56's, and I can tell the 35's are on! I've got to get the front opened up anyway, so I'll be switching to 4.88's. (my gear shop charges $150/rear $300/front) As for road noise, it's pretty quiet at 55. I can hear them, but they don't drone any at all!. I can't wait to take these off road, and into everything.

Does anyone have any pics of this setup? on a 2nd gen? Is there any rubbing at all? How does it affect the spedometer? do i lose speed or gain it from bigger tires? does the engine have to work harder to get goin or what?