will these tires fit?

*BonesDT* · 09-24-2002, 10:36 PM

do you guys think that 265/75R16's will fit easily without trimming with just a 3" body lift?

i want to fit them on the factory rims. they compute to something like 31.8x10.5. they are goodyear wrangler mud terrains and it was the closest equivalent to 31x10.5 for 16".

i also have the sport with the fender trim, so its a tight fit. i just want to make sure they will def fit before i buy them cuz i cant test fit. i guess if i get some rubbing i could always throw on a TT/shackles.

Alec · 09-24-2002, 10:39 PM

They'll rub, you'll probably need both lifts.

*Jason_25* · 09-24-2002, 10:40 PM

I have no rubbing at all with a 2.5" torsion twist with my 265's.

Alec · 09-24-2002, 10:43 PM

more likely to rub with just a bl than with just TTetc.

*GaSouthern1* · 09-25-2002, 11:46 AM

I have no rubbing at all and i put my torsion bars back down to stock and have no shackles or anything, i only rub when i hit a speed bump at like mach 4. I think you will be ok if your Explorer sits like mine, i know the actual height varies a little between all our explorers, but i dont rub at all

*BonesDT* · 09-26-2002, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Alec
more likely to rub with just a bl than with just TTetc.

how do you figure that?

*DasFrem* · 10-02-2002, 09:24 AM

When I picked up my black truck, it came with 285 75R16s with a PA 3" body lift and the only rubbing it had was at the bottom of the bumper (I had a 99 bumper on my 97). So it had to be trimmed, but you couldn't see it from the outside. I don't have a picture of it, so I'll just use the one at the bottom to point it out. This pic is also after a TT and shakle upgrade too, but it will fit with just a 3" BL.

So basicly what I'm saying is that those tires should have no problem fitting with a 3" BL, why not go for 33's?

09-24-2002, 10:36 PM	#1
BonesDT Elite Explorer Westchester, NY Red '99 Sport SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,085 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	will these tires fit? do you guys think that 265/75R16's will fit easily without trimming with just a 3" body lift? i want to fit them on the factory rims. they compute to something like 31.8x10.5. they are goodyear wrangler mud terrains and it was the closest equivalent to 31x10.5 for 16". i also have the sport with the fender trim, so its a tight fit. i just want to make sure they will def fit before i buy them cuz i cant test fit. i guess if i get some rubbing i could always throw on a TT/shackles. __________________ Mazda M5OD-R1HD, Ranger FX4 shifter, BorgWarner 13-54 M, Aussie Locker rear, PA 3" body lift, 2" TT, Warrior shackles, hybrid leafs, Monroe Reflex, Goodyear DuraTrac 33x12.5x15, AR Mojave Teflon 15x8, Flowmaster Dual 40 Originals -> 50 SUV, Power Slot Cryo, Hawk LTS, Smittybilt Outland grille guard, APC clear lenses, Mustang FR500 steering wheel with Cobra airbag, Kenwood DNX9140, Valentine One, Dynamat Xtreme, Autel MaxiDiag US703 1989 Shelby Dakota Convertible 5-Speed under restoration

09-24-2002, 10:39 PM	#2
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	They'll rub, you'll probably need both lifts. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

09-24-2002, 10:40 PM	#3
Jason_25 Elite Explorer ECX Member New Bern, NC '95 Explorer "Expedition" Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 5,349 Vehicle Specs	I have no rubbing at all with a 2.5" torsion twist with my 265's. __________________ 1995 Explorer "Expedition" 4.0 4x4 1987 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x4 1988 Bronco II XLT 2.9 4x2 1997 Explorer XLT 5.0 4x2 My Truck

09-24-2002, 10:43 PM	#4
Alec Elite Moderator Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,061 Vehicle Specs	more likely to rub with just a bl than with just TTetc. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

10-02-2002, 09:24 AM	#7
DasFrem Elite Poseur Memphis, TN 2 '97 sports Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 1,063 Vehicle Specs	When I picked up my black truck, it came with 285 75R16s with a PA 3" body lift and the only rubbing it had was at the bottom of the bumper (I had a 99 bumper on my 97). So it had to be trimmed, but you couldn't see it from the outside. I don't have a picture of it, so I'll just use the one at the bottom to point it out. This pic is also after a TT and shakle upgrade too, but it will fit with just a 3" BL. So basicly what I'm saying is that those tires should have no problem fitting with a 3" BL, why not go for 33's? __________________ Matt Fremstad 1997 Explorer Sport 4x2, 3.73LS, 5 speed, lowered 2" (SOLD) 1997 Explorer Sport 4x4 4.56s, 5 speed, Detroit locked rear, 35" MTs, Man T-Case (SOLD) 2006 Subaru Outback (WRECKED) 1992 Schwinn, the only ride of mine that works.

09-25-2002, 11:46 AM	#5
GaSouthern1 Elite LS2 - Duluth, Ga 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,055 Vehicle Specs	I have no rubbing at all and i put my torsion bars back down to stock and have no shackles or anything, i only rub when i hit a speed bump at like mach 4. I think you will be ok if your Explorer sits like mine, i know the actual height varies a little between all our explorers, but i dont rub at all