235/85R16 fit a 2003 XLS?

RocketFoot · 10-27-2011, 06:14 PM

Can anyone tell me if 235/85R16 tires will fit my 03 XLS? It currently has 235/70R16's. Any upsides or downsides to worry about?

MGG · 10-30-2011, 01:13 PM

I really dont think those would fit right unless you had a lift of some sort. Its just a very tall tire. Not too mention it might look just a bit strange with all that tire in there.

I was pondering the idea of switching out my 235/70/16' for 75 series which is pretty common still. Its just a little taller than stock.

Im not sure of any up or downs. Not for a 75 series tire but an 85 would have to have more downs than ups. My 0.02.

RocketFoot · 11-01-2011, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the reply...I had a chance to buy 4 good used for $75 but I passed. I'll stick to the stock size!

*Kazer* · 11-20-2011, 11:51 PM

235/85r16s will fit possibly with minor rubbing. lots of members on here run 265/75r16 tires on their stock wheels on their truck with no lifts. a 265/75r16 is roughly 31.65" tall x 10.43" wide, a 235/85r16 is roughly 31.73" tall x 9.25" wide. being that the 235 is wider there is a chance they won't rub at all, but irregardless, they should fit

10-27-2011, 06:14 PM	#1
RocketFoot Wannabe Elite Explorer Latrobe, PA 03 XLS 4Dr Sport 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	235/85R16 fit a 2003 XLS? Can anyone tell me if 235/85R16 tires will fit my 03 XLS? It currently has 235/70R16's. Any upsides or downsides to worry about? __________________ . ____oooo \|_/ \|__\ __\,__ \|- .\|__\|-[0==0] ()_)-) ()_)--)_) 2003 XLS 4 door Sport RocketFoot's Photo Pages!

10-30-2011, 01:13 PM	#2
MGG Wannabe Elite Explorer The Mitten 2002 XLS, 4.0, 2WD Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 133 Vehicle Specs	I really dont think those would fit right unless you had a lift of some sort. Its just a very tall tire. Not too mention it might look just a bit strange with all that tire in there. I was pondering the idea of switching out my 235/70/16' for 75 series which is pretty common still. Its just a little taller than stock. Im not sure of any up or downs. Not for a 75 series tire but an 85 would have to have more downs than ups. My 0.02. __________________ Current: 1.5 body lift, 2.0 front 1.5 rear BTF spacers, Strutteks, Soft 8's with 245/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Wish list: Bull bar, custom bumpers, tow hooks, driving lights, roof rack, roof lights, 4th gen heated/lighted mirrors, 4th gen tail lights, custom skid plates, HID and LED lighting, 3rd row and leather addition

11-01-2011, 09:04 AM	#3
RocketFoot Wannabe Elite Explorer Latrobe, PA 03 XLS 4Dr Sport 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks for the reply...I had a chance to buy 4 good used for $75 but I passed. I'll stick to the stock size! __________________ . ____oooo \|_/ \|__\ __\,__ \|- .\|__\|-[0==0] ()_)-) ()_)--)_) 2003 XLS 4 door Sport RocketFoot's Photo Pages!

11-20-2011, 11:51 PM	#4
Kazer Elite Explorer Saginaw, MI 2002 4.0 FX4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,653 Vehicle Specs	235/85r16s will fit possibly with minor rubbing. lots of members on here run 265/75r16 tires on their stock wheels on their truck with no lifts. a 265/75r16 is roughly 31.65" tall x 10.43" wide, a 235/85r16 is roughly 31.73" tall x 9.25" wide. being that the 235 is wider there is a chance they won't rub at all, but irregardless, they should fit __________________ -Steve- Mustang GT's 17x8 +24 Offset, 245/65r17 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 BTF 2.25" front, 1.75" rear, 1.5" bodylift, Spartan Locker The Mounds 2002-2005 Explorer Facebook Page

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