1995 rims on a 2002 explorer

davidmmm69 · 12-27-2004, 02:07 PM

I have a 1995 2wheel Drive Explorer with 15 inch rims and 31 inch BF GoodRich All Terrain Tires and also have a 2002 with 16 inch factory rims with some stupid tires called jetzons yes i have no idea that is how i bought the Exporer...
I want to know if I can take my 15 inch rims and tires off my 1995 explorer and put them onto my 2002 explorer and put my 16 inch rims and tires onto my 1995 explorer because I am going to sell my explorer asap..

NusenseSD · 12-27-2004, 03:56 PM

you can try but you might have problems with brake clearance... you can test fit them and see if anything rubs.

Doug · 12-27-2004, 06:25 PM

15s will fit your truck.

davidmmm69 · 12-27-2004, 06:41 PM

you think the 31's will fit also....

*IAmTodd* · 12-27-2004, 07:31 PM

If you're talking about a 4 door '02 then no. The minimum is 16". Front and rear will not fit. Tried, fail, ready to get out the grinder

*CDW6212R* · 12-27-2004, 07:47 PM

3rd gen. have 12" front rotors, and almost 12" rear rotors. They require about 15.3" of wheel diameter. Meaning Ford likes to have almost an inch of wheel clearance, but not an inch. Oh well.
Don

*IAmTodd* · 12-27-2004, 08:15 PM

They would fit with out the dust shield as far as brakes go. But it rubs badly on the control arms (the vertical thingies that connect the two a-arms together, can't remember their name).

davidmmm69 · 12-27-2004, 08:31 PM

thanks all for the suggestions i will just go buy the 16's and keep the 31's on the 1995 I am selling..

12-27-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
davidmmm69 Wannabe Elite Explorer 1995 2wd 4dr explorer Fall River Ma... 2002 XLT Explorer 4WD Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,578 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	1995 rims on a 2002 explorer I have a 1995 2wheel Drive Explorer with 15 inch rims and 31 inch BF GoodRich All Terrain Tires and also have a 2002 with 16 inch factory rims with some stupid tires called jetzons yes i have no idea that is how i bought the Exporer... I want to know if I can take my 15 inch rims and tires off my 1995 explorer and put them onto my 2002 explorer and put my 16 inch rims and tires onto my 1995 explorer because I am going to sell my explorer asap..

12-27-2004, 06:25 PM	#3
Doug I'm Awesome! Home is where the Army tells me. Right now it's Manorville, NY Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,758 Vehicle Specs	15s will fit your truck. __________________ 97 Explorer Life's hard. Wear a helmet.

12-27-2004, 07:31 PM	#5
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,763 Vehicle Specs	If you're talking about a 4 door '02 then no. The minimum is 16". Front and rear will not fit. Tried, fail, ready to get out the grinder __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

12-27-2004, 07:47 PM	#6
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,938 Vehicle Specs	3rd gen. have 12" front rotors, and almost 12" rear rotors. They require about 15.3" of wheel diameter. Meaning Ford likes to have almost an inch of wheel clearance, but not an inch. Oh well. Don __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

12-27-2004, 08:15 PM	#7
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,763 Vehicle Specs	They would fit with out the dust shield as far as brakes go. But it rubs badly on the control arms (the vertical thingies that connect the two a-arms together, can't remember their name). __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

12-27-2004, 03:56 PM	#2
NusenseSD Wannabe Elite Explorer Sandy Eggo, Cali 2002 XLS Sport Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	you can try but you might have problems with brake clearance... you can test fit them and see if anything rubs.

12-27-2004, 06:41 PM	#4
davidmmm69 Wannabe Elite Explorer 1995 2wd 4dr explorer Fall River Ma... 2002 XLT Explorer 4WD Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,578 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	you think the 31's will fit also....

12-27-2004, 08:31 PM	#8
davidmmm69 Wannabe Elite Explorer 1995 2wd 4dr explorer Fall River Ma... 2002 XLT Explorer 4WD Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,578 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks all for the suggestions i will just go buy the 16's and keep the 31's on the 1995 I am selling..