Argh! Those of you with 18" rims stop in here.

*eXplorerchic* · 04-19-2004, 02:49 PM

Okay, so I've ordered my 18x9 White Saleens, and waiting on them to come in. So I went up to the tire place to order some tires. I chose the 255/55/18 Nitto 404's. Well dude is like "theres no way those will work on your eXplorer"... and I'm like yes they will, its been done before. He wants me to get a 265/35/18 tire.

Call me stupid but I dont think that will work at all.

My question is the 255/55 will work 100% sure right? He's orderd them anyways for me and I'm picking them up soon. My X is lowered but if I've done my math right my stock size (255/70/16) overall diameter is 30.1 inches, and the new setup with the 18's would be 29.0 inches. So whats the deal with him saying they wont fit???
Gah! i hate the way people think you cant do anything to an explorer these days....and imagine a "chic" wanting to mod her X!

Anyway guys I just want some clarification here.
Thanks

**edit fixed tire size**

**james t** · 04-19-2004, 02:56 PM

He is full of crap, doesnt know what he's talking about, and doesnt have a clue as to what real tire sizes are. There are literally thousands of explorers out there with 255/55's on 18" wheels. This is basically the perfect size for that wheel. Dont listen to him- they will work great.

*expo5.0* · 04-19-2004, 03:00 PM

show him pics of mine?

i even have 285/50 out back tell him that

*X~FACTOR* · 04-19-2004, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXplorerchic

I chose the 255/15/18 Nitto 404's. Well dude is like "theres no way those will work on your eXplorer"...

My question is the 255/55 will work 100% sure right?

Did you tell him 255/15 or 255/55? Maybe you confused the hell out of him.

SiLenZe · 04-19-2004, 03:13 PM

255 width comes standard with the premium wheels from the factory
i run 255/55/r18 and i took the T-bolts out. no rub. plenty of room.
i wish i had gotten wider tires. a 9" rim and 255 width is actualy pretty small. its very easy to curb your rims, no sidewall protection.

*eXplorerchic* · 04-19-2004, 09:26 PM

alright this is good to know, thanks guys. Is anyone having to run spacers with 18x9's?

*XplorerKid* · 04-19-2004, 09:29 PM

what happened to the days of lifted eXplorerChic, i miss those days, JUST say no to 18"s :p or either get soem of those mud tires for 18"s

and before you go off, i know you got rid of the offroad A LONNNNNNG time ago, jsut bringing up old memories

*eXplorerchic* · 04-19-2004, 10:33 PM

*boominXplorer* · 04-19-2004, 10:50 PM

I have 18x9 mustang bullets and 255/55 falken ziex tires. I rub on the swaybar (full lock) but i did put some .25 spacers in which elininated all rubbing. Spacers are not requied.

04-19-2004, 02:49 PM	#1
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,095 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Argh! Those of you with 18" rims stop in here. Okay, so I've ordered my 18x9 White Saleens, and waiting on them to come in. So I went up to the tire place to order some tires. I chose the 255/55/18 Nitto 404's. Well dude is like "theres no way those will work on your eXplorer"... and I'm like yes they will, its been done before. He wants me to get a 265/35/18 tire. Call me stupid but I dont think that will work at all. My question is the 255/55 will work 100% sure right? He's orderd them anyways for me and I'm picking them up soon. My X is lowered but if I've done my math right my stock size (255/70/16) overall diameter is 30.1 inches, and the new setup with the 18's would be 29.0 inches. So whats the deal with him saying they wont fit??? Gah! i hate the way people think you cant do anything to an explorer these days....and imagine a "chic" wanting to mod her X! Anyway guys I just want some clarification here. Thanks edit fixed tire size __________________ *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'* Last edited by eXplorerchic; 04-19-2004 at 03:19 PM.

04-19-2004, 02:56 PM	#2
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs	He is full of crap, doesnt know what he's talking about, and doesnt have a clue as to what real tire sizes are. There are literally thousands of explorers out there with 255/55's on 18" wheels. This is basically the perfect size for that wheel. Dont listen to him- they will work great. __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

04-19-2004, 03:00 PM	#3
expo5.0 Elite Explorer Red Wing, MN 1996 xlt Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 7,306 Vehicle Specs	show him pics of mine? i even have 285/50 out back tell him that __________________ C43 ///AMG 390/440 @ wheels + tasteful show ICE and cosmetics Explorer Roadster- 5.0, bags, all one-off body, hasn't moved in 3 years- parting out. Tahoe and G35x daily drivers- stockish Specialized S-works and p2, Giant Trance X, Marin Pine Mountain

04-19-2004, 03:13 PM	#5
SiLenZe Wannabe Elite Explorer Milwaukee, WI '01 Sport Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 805 Vehicle Specs	255 width comes standard with the premium wheels from the factory i run 255/55/r18 and i took the T-bolts out. no rub. plenty of room. i wish i had gotten wider tires. a 9" rim and 255 width is actualy pretty small. its very easy to curb your rims, no sidewall protection. __________________ -SiLenZe http://www.geocities.com/silenze99/

04-19-2004, 09:26 PM	#6
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,095 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	alright this is good to know, thanks guys. Is anyone having to run spacers with 18x9's? __________________ *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'*

04-19-2004, 09:29 PM	#7
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,715 Vehicle Specs	what happened to the days of lifted eXplorerChic, i miss those days, JUST say no to 18"s :p or either get soem of those mud tires for 18"s and before you go off, i know you got rid of the offroad A LONNNNNNG time ago, jsut bringing up old memories __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

04-19-2004, 10:33 PM	#8
eXplorerchic Elite Explorer Babe sXc Member Decatur, AL 2000 Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,095 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	__________________ *'Bad Girls, need Bad Toys!'*

04-19-2004, 10:50 PM	#9
boominXplorer Elite Explorer Virginia Beach, Va 00 4x4 Mounty Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,028 Vehicle Specs	I have 18x9 mustang bullets and 255/55 falken ziex tires. I rub on the swaybar (full lock) but i did put some .25 spacers in which elininated all rubbing. Spacers are not requied. __________________ 1998 Mountaineer 5.0 2wd - Mac intake, Ported intake, FMS headers, 3" Exhaust, E-fan, SCT tuned, Baumenn Shift Kit, MSD, 4.10 l/s, Lowered 3/2 on 18x9 Cobra r's, HID's 2002 F250 Crew Cab SB 7.3 Diesel 4x4 - 4" MBRP exhaust, AIH delete, SCT Livewire 2001 Ranger ext cab 4x4 - 5.0/4r70/4406 swap in progress (2) 97 Mountaineers for parts 98 Sport for Parts My eBay auctions