Lifts and Max tire sizes - Page 35 - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*FAS88* · 11-07-2009, 11:13 AM

on my 2001 sport 4x4 w/ 255 70 16's on it now , can i go up to 265 70 16's without wheel rub? thanx all.Scott

ShadowRaven · 11-07-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FAS88

on my 2001 sport 4x4 w/ 255 70 16's on it now , can i go up to 265 70 16's without wheel rub? thanx all.Scott

Yea, you can. When I bought my 02 Sport used, it came with 265/70r16s on it and they rolled fine, no rub at all.

steelo1 · 11-08-2009, 05:38 PM

I have Pathfinder A/T's 265/70/16's & I get a small rub, at hard full lock I get just a touch on my sway-bar in front but that's it. In the rear I've got a couple of small shiny places happening on the sides (walls) of the wheel well but only from getting some serious articulation. None of this comes across (feel) when your driving though so go for it as there's a lot wider range of tyres in that range.

p.s. over here that's the biggest size I can legally go.

bwmjj · 11-10-2009, 02:03 PM

The chart was nice, but it did not list the MAXIMUM size wheels that can be placed on a 1999 explorer 2 door 4.0. I put some 18 inch wheels from a 2008 explorer on the 1999 but the wheels wobble at speeds after 60 mph. All I want to know is will 18 inch wheels work on the car and I cannot seem to get an answer

bwmjj · 11-10-2009, 02:10 PM

everyone keeps on talking about the tire sizes, but my question is -- can you put 18 inch WHEELS on a 1999 Explorer sport. The wheels came off a 2008 explorer but when I put them on, they wobble at speeds over 60 mph. When I put them back on the 2008, they work fine so balance is not an issue. Also the 15's run fine on the 1999 so front end is not an issue (even though I had the front end aligned). Please could someone give me some advice I love the way it looks with the 18's and want to find a solution to the problem -- ANYONE ????

jimmybig1z · 11-10-2009, 02:15 PM

hey all. its rough to see that lifting options are still difficult for 3rd gen explorers. i currently have 2" lifting springs from coilsprings.com on the front and back of my o4 xlt, they went on great and no modifications were needed, and thus far i have had no issues. bottom line, my question is, would i be able to put 4" lifting springs on it and not have to do anything to it, ( im told upper control arm might be an issue), or am i better off leaving it the way it is, thanx

*Tbars4* · 11-10-2009, 02:17 PM

bwmjj...Although this is a tire thread, a lot of people on here run 18" or larger wheels...

..This may be of some help...

jimmybig1z · 11-10-2009, 02:20 PM

sorry, thought it was lifts and tire sizes.

*Tbars4* · 11-10-2009, 02:29 PM

..Sorry jimmybig1z, my post was directed at bwmjj who posted twice in this thread within 7 minutes trying to get a response to his wheels...

..You might find these an interesting read...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...&highlight=gen
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=roadbully

11-08-2009, 05:38 PM	#683
steelo1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Scarness, Queensland 2000 XLT 4.0L Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 204 Vehicle Specs	I have Pathfinder A/T's 265/70/16's & I get a small rub, at hard full lock I get just a touch on my sway-bar in front but that's it. In the rear I've got a couple of small shiny places happening on the sides (walls) of the wheel well but only from getting some serious articulation. None of this comes across (feel) when your driving though so go for it as there's a lot wider range of tyres in that range. p.s. over here that's the biggest size I can legally go. __________________ 2000 XLT Auto 4.0L SOHC, Bullbar, OverHead UHF Console, Long range (extra) Fuel Tank & Rear Swing-Out Spare Wheel, 4" extended shackles & tbtwist for 2" lift, Pathfinder 265/70/16 A/T's - goes MOST places, after a couple of tries anyway. YOU NEVER NEVER KNOW IF YOU NEVER NEVER GO

11-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#686
jimmybig1z Wannabe Elite Explorer boston, ma. USA 04 xlt Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 34 Vehicle Specs	4" on 04xlt hey all. its rough to see that lifting options are still difficult for 3rd gen explorers. i currently have 2" lifting springs from coilsprings.com on the front and back of my o4 xlt, they went on great and no modifications were needed, and thus far i have had no issues. bottom line, my question is, would i be able to put 4" lifting springs on it and not have to do anything to it, ( im told upper control arm might be an issue), or am i better off leaving it the way it is, thanx __________________ Jimmy W, Boston,Ma. "04 explorer xlt" nothing sticks to the pan if you use enough butter!! My 04 XLT Last edited by jimmybig1z; 11-10-2009 at 02:17 PM. Reason: wrong year

11-10-2009, 02:17 PM	#687
Tbars4 The Squirrel n Project X anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13,367 Vehicle Specs	bwmjj...Although this is a tire thread, a lot of people on here run 18" or larger wheels... ..This may be of some help... __________________ '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#688
jimmybig1z Wannabe Elite Explorer boston, ma. USA 04 xlt Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 34 Vehicle Specs	sorry, thought it was lifts and tire sizes. __________________ Jimmy W, Boston,Ma. "04 explorer xlt" nothing sticks to the pan if you use enough butter!! My 04 XLT

11-10-2009, 02:29 PM	#689
Tbars4 The Squirrel n Project X anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13,367 Vehicle Specs	..Sorry jimmybig1z, my post was directed at bwmjj who posted twice in this thread within 7 minutes trying to get a response to his wheels... ..You might find these an interesting read... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...&highlight=gen http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=roadbully __________________ '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-07-2009, 11:13 AM	#681
FAS88 Elite Explorer 2001 explorer sport 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	on my 2001 sport 4x4 w/ 255 70 16's on it now , can i go up to 265 70 16's without wheel rub? thanx all.Scott

11-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#684
bwmjj Wannabe Elite Explorer houston, tx 99 sport 2 door 4.0 engin Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	The chart was nice, but it did not list the MAXIMUM size wheels that can be placed on a 1999 explorer 2 door 4.0. I put some 18 inch wheels from a 2008 explorer on the 1999 but the wheels wobble at speeds after 60 mph. All I want to know is will 18 inch wheels work on the car and I cannot seem to get an answer

11-10-2009, 02:10 PM	#685
bwmjj Wannabe Elite Explorer houston, tx 99 sport 2 door 4.0 engin Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	everyone keeps on talking about the tire sizes, but my question is -- can you put 18 inch WHEELS on a 1999 Explorer sport. The wheels came off a 2008 explorer but when I put them on, they wobble at speeds over 60 mph. When I put them back on the 2008, they work fine so balance is not an issue. Also the 15's run fine on the 1999 so front end is not an issue (even though I had the front end aligned). Please could someone give me some advice I love the way it looks with the 18's and want to find a solution to the problem -- ANYONE ????