front wheels wider then rear wheels??

j greathouse · 09-22-1999, 08:36 AM

Ive had my explorer for about 2 1/2 years now and at first i thought it was just me but when I went to the shop to get new rims and tires put on I asked the machanic why my front wheels stick out father then my rear wheels mine is a 93 sport and I even looked at the newer explores and they dont look like this does it have something to do with my four wheel drive system or what. And what can i do to make my rear wheels stick out as far as my front ones ????

*SteveVB* · 09-22-1999, 09:30 AM

The track width of the front and rear are different on most vehicles. Im no engineer but I believe that it is done for stability and handling. Im not sure I would worry about it. I think it is about 2" (inch each side)although I couldnt find it in my manual. May even cause some problems in handling if you try to "correct it". Thats the way the factory designed it, and many others. I would bet the new ones have a wider track in front than rear also.

FWIW

Steve

slow-demon · 09-29-1999, 02:16 AM

I heard it helps control dog-tracking

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09-22-1999, 08:36 AM	#1
j greathouse Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 76 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ive had my explorer for about 2 1/2 years now and at first i thought it was just me but when I went to the shop to get new rims and tires put on I asked the machanic why my front wheels stick out father then my rear wheels mine is a 93 sport and I even looked at the newer explores and they dont look like this does it have something to do with my four wheel drive system or what. And what can i do to make my rear wheels stick out as far as my front ones ????

09-22-1999, 09:30 AM	#2
SteveVB Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, Maryland 04 Rubicon w/stuff Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 2,694 Vehicle Specs	The track width of the front and rear are different on most vehicles. Im no engineer but I believe that it is done for stability and handling. Im not sure I would worry about it. I think it is about 2" (inch each side)although I couldnt find it in my manual. May even cause some problems in handling if you try to "correct it". Thats the way the factory designed it, and many others. I would bet the new ones have a wider track in front than rear also. FWIW Steve

09-29-1999, 02:16 AM	#3
slow-demon Wannabe Elite Explorer Hawaii '91 xl sport Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 246 Vehicle Specs	I heard it helps control dog-tracking