Tires & Wheels

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...

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...

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.

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 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

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

The tires have around 27,000 miles on them. I hit a curb and cut the side wall of the front passenger tire, yep.... Looking for some guidance on replacement. I called a local shop and they will only replace all 4 tires but it would be based on how much tread is left on the remaining 3. I assume since they have around 27,000 miles the amount of remaining tread does not qualify keeping them on. So my question is do I really need to replace all 4? Can I just do 2 (same axle)? or maybe even 1 if the tread is acceptable on the remaining tires (doubtful)? EDIT: I called my local Ford shop and they are recommending 2 tires since its 4WD and not AWD.

Specs on Touren wheel are close to stock with 8.5" width and 40 mm offset. However, even with Michelin LTX M+S 265/20-50 tires, we benefit from a weight savings of 7 pounds per corner. Touren info here: TR60 | Black/Red Ring | Touren Jacob

I recently bought a 2014 Explorer Sport. I don't do much off-road driving, but I need to drive on logging roads. Everyone seems to agree that the tires it came with, Hankook H429s, which are only 4 ply, are not well suited to logging roads and that I am likely to suffer flats if I use them. I therefore looked into buying more rugged tires. To my surprise, both an independent tire dealer and the Ford dealership tell me that no more rugged tire is available for my Explorer. I find this hard to believe - surely a common use of SUVs is on rough roads, or off road. Is there really no more rugged tire available?

I have a 98 Explorer w/ tires P235/65R15 M+s and an 2002 Ranger w/ P245/75R16 M+S. Both are 4WD. Can I do a total swap?

Looking for a new set of 16" rims for this.. Suggestions please.. And go Si

I have a 2017 Limited, with stock rims and tires. Tires are Hankook 255/50R20 105H. I would like to change to an aftermarket rim, black and chrome. Is it possible to keep my existing tires and just change out the wheels? Or do I need tires and rims? I'm really only interested in changing the look/color, not the rim size. Any suggestions, tips, ways to save $$, anything!!?? Please help!!

After 59,500 miles on original tires along with a plug that has been there for 4 years.. time for new tires. any suggestion on best replacement tires and prices? Originals were Michelins. thanks

Is there are resource I can use to check rim fitment across generations or models rather then asking with a new post every time I find a potential set? I have a 2000 4.0l XLT that currently has “32”s. (OEM was 255/70R16). I want to pick up rims with smaller tires that I can quickly change to for better towing once a year when we tow our camper. A lot of what I’m finding for sale are from 3rd gen explorers, most of wich have the wrong backspacing. Currently looking at 2003 ranger 16 rims.