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Now I'm really impressed! Drudis, did you get my message in response to your question about buying my 20" rims? If not, the simple answer is that you can have them if you cover my cost to ship them to you.

Thanks Peter. Getting old means I have a cheap excuse for forgetting tech stuff.

OK, so the honest answer is that if I don't do something for a month I forget how. I received a message from drudis@ford.com but could not figure out how to reply because his message didn't look anything like this format. Is there another way to communicate on this forum? He wanted to buy my...

After I do the swap I'll give the rims to you if you pay for shipping.

Perfect! Thanks Peter

That is what I was thinking - more rubber would smooth out the ride. I am guessing that if I buy the correct size tire per the Owner's manual there shouldn't be a big difference in speedometer and/or odometer readings. Fortunately here in California there are radar speed detectors near most...

Every once in a while, industry hits upon the conspicuously obvious. Now if the electronic industry would standardize power packs and charging systems.... Oh well. Thanks again for your info and insight. Chris

Wow! You folks are on this stuff. As a semi-retired restorer of British motorcycles (I still have a fully modified 1975 Norton Mk III Electric Start as my daily ride) I was always amazed by what details and tricks people knew and shared. I am really impressed with the response. Thanks.

Thanks, Peter. It seemed to me that Ford would not have different suspension/brakes/clearances for the different wheel sizes as implied by both American Racing Wheels and Americas Tire Store. That would make production and figuring out parts a real nightmare. Now I just to have to find a set of...

I have driven Explorers with both the 18" and 20" wheels. The ride was smoother with the 18". Is it possible to swap my 20" for 18"? The salesman at Discount Tire and the on-line sales rep for American Racing Wheels were both not sure if it would work. I don't know why it wouldn't work but I...