New Wheels & Tires (Zinik/Yokohama) - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

ANHEDONIC · 03-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Ordered a tire/wheel combo on Tirerack.com earlier this week and received them today.... Fitting them on my Explorer on Saturday...Will be replacing the factory tires/wheels @ 50,000 miles....

20" Zinik Z26 Vieri (Black w/ Chrome Inserts) & Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires (255/50/R20)

They'll be going on this Ex:

I'm nervous they won't fit correctly but Tirerack was confident they would based on their recommendations....

**IZwack** · 03-26-2009, 10:53 PM

Hey I'm also in MoCo (Germantown). Where are yoU!?

*goatman* · 03-28-2009, 09:37 AM

Well you definately have my attention. Can't wait to see the after picture.

What is the width of the wheel and what is the offset?

ANHEDONIC · 03-28-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IZwack

Hey I'm also in MoCo (Germantown). Where are yoU!?

I don't live in Maryland anymore I just haven't updated my profile.... I lived in Germantown...

Well the wheels & tires are on my truck and they look fantastic... Really changes the overall appearance of the vehicle.... I took some excellent pictures with my roommate's camera but he's not home to tell me where the cable is so I can upload them to my computer... So I'm waiting on that....

For the record this is the first time I've ever purchased tires/wheels before.... Fun experience...

ANHEDONIC · 03-28-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by goatman

What is the width of the wheel and what is the offset?

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Offset: 40mm
Backspacing: 6.37"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 255/50-20
Weight: 36.0lbs.

My picture above doesn't do them justice as it was taken with my Blackberry....

ANHEDONIC · 03-29-2009, 07:38 PM

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03xltinnyc · 03-30-2009, 04:23 PM

Those look great!

How rough is the ride now going from the 17's to the 20's?

*techieman33* · 03-30-2009, 04:28 PM

those are pretty sexy, now you just need to lower it some.

ANHEDONIC · 04-03-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 03xltinnyc

Those look great!

How rough is the ride now going from the 17's to the 20's?

To be honest I always listen to my stereo when I drive so I don't notice ride volume very much... Hard for me to gauge between what it was and what it is now.... I would say it feels a bit quieter when traveling locally (0-40 mph), I have noticed it's a little louder traveling on the highway but my music is usually up pretty loud so it's kind of a non-factor for me.....

C-mon · 04-20-2009, 02:37 PM

When I first saw your rim selection I was like "meh" but when I saw them on your Explorer I was shocked. They [U]really[U] enhanced the look of your ride. Very nice selection!!! and a stunning Explorer, I hope you're enjoying it

ANHEDONIC · 05-11-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by C-mon

When I first saw your rim selection I was like "meh" but when I saw them on your Explorer I was shocked. They [U]really[U] enhanced the look of your ride. Very nice selection!!! and a stunning Explorer, I hope you're enjoying it

Thanks... They have given me a new appreciation from my truck... It's nice to have added something that really personalizes the vehicle and sets it apart from other factory Explorers on the road.... For the record this was my first ever tire/wheel upgrade and I was a bit reluctant to drop the money on it but after the fact I was quite pleased that I did...

jlsparky7 · 05-11-2009, 11:58 PM

Looks good man. Not tacky like some rims and not too flashy either, just enough

*X6StringerX* · 05-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Those look great. Would you ever consider painting your silver trim black? I'm not talking rattle can or roll-on bedliner, but actually having it professionaly done. I think it would look really good.

03-26-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
ANHEDONIC Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey '04 XLT Sport Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	New Wheels & Tires (Zinik/Yokohama) Ordered a tire/wheel combo on Tirerack.com earlier this week and received them today.... Fitting them on my Explorer on Saturday...Will be replacing the factory tires/wheels @ 50,000 miles.... 20" Zinik Z26 Vieri (Black w/ Chrome Inserts) & Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires (255/50/R20) They'll be going on this Ex: I'm nervous they won't fit correctly but Tirerack was confident they would based on their recommendations....

03-26-2009, 10:53 PM	#2
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,268 Vehicle Specs	Hey I'm also in MoCo (Germantown). Where are yoU!? __________________ »»»»» Exsqueeze me? Baking powder?

03-28-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
goatman Elite Explorer Oakdale Tn. '05 XLT V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 207 Vehicle Specs	Well you definately have my attention. Can't wait to see the after picture. What is the width of the wheel and what is the offset? __________________ Mike (goatman) Henry 05' XLT 4x4 V8. 2" RoadBully Spacers (Front), 275/70/16 Yokohama's, Edlebrock RPM series muffler with 2 1/2" exaust. 91' F150 4x4 351 XLT Lariat 94' XL, 4.0, 5 speed, 2" bl, 32x11.50(sold it )

03-30-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
03xltinnyc Wannabe Elite Explorer San Diego, CA '03 XLT V8 4WD Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	Those look great! How rough is the ride now going from the 17's to the 20's? __________________ K&N FIPK, JBA shorty headers, Magnaflow catback, Steeda UDP, MSD Blaster Coils, MAC TB, C&L Plenum, SCT XCal2 tune, Toyo Proxes STII's on Boss 336's Dyno: 225.70 rwhp

03-30-2009, 04:28 PM	#8
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,010 Vehicle Specs	those are pretty sexy, now you just need to lower it some. __________________ This car would be less annoying to eco-mentalists if it's engine ran on sliced dolphin. -Jeremy Clarkson

03-29-2009, 07:38 PM	#6
ANHEDONIC Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey '04 XLT Sport Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	Pics:

04-20-2009, 02:37 PM	#10
C-mon Wannabe Elite Explorer Cincinnati, Ohio '99 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	When I first saw your rim selection I was like "meh" but when I saw them on your Explorer I was shocked. They [U]really[U] enhanced the look of your ride. Very nice selection!!! and a stunning Explorer, I hope you're enjoying it

05-11-2009, 11:58 PM	#12
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Brownstown, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,233 Vehicle Specs	Looks good man. Not tacky like some rims and not too flashy either, just enough __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7

05-12-2009, 12:14 AM	#13
X6StringerX 5pointGO! Bentree, WV '01 XLT 5.0 AWD Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,160 Vehicle Specs	Those look great. Would you ever consider painting your silver trim black? I'm not talking rattle can or roll-on bedliner, but actually having it professionaly done. I think it would look really good. __________________ My Elite Registry Please Vote for Us!