Tires & Wheels

So I am not the best with off-set, so maybe you can help me. My 1999 Mountaineer has the 15" rims, 7" wide, and ET12. (5.0, AWD) A 2021 Lincoln Aviator has some cool greyish rims, 8" wide 19" diameter, with an ET37.5. On the 99, from the centerline (at 3.5") the offset is 3", right? On the 21, from the centerline (at 4") the offset is more like 3.5"? So the 21 rims sit 1/2" deeper, or closer to the suspension? I also understand the hub would need bored maybe to fit the 99, out to like 70.5mm or something. I think these would look great, not sure I want to tackle boring them and spacers, but thought it was a good exercise for me to learn.

What do you know about Rotiform wheels? I'm looking for a new set of wheels for my 2014 Explorer when I saw this product on the Internet. I want to purchase the SPF R120 model in silver machined finish since I am not a fan of black wheels. I have attached a photo of the said model for your reference.

Looking at the pro comp steel wheels but not sure if the off set will work. I want to try to fit 285/75/16 (I wanted 17s but can’t find any). It’s lifted with spacers in the front and rear. What off set is everyone running with a similar set up?

Hello, I just had all 4 tires replaced, aligned and balanced at Firestone. They charged me $860 and when I drove off the lot everything was fine, until I made it to the highway and then a very loud creaking sound started coming from my front left wheel well when I accelerate or decelerate. I doubt the mechanics did anything intentionally, but I did not just pay almost $900 for there to be any additional problems. I have a 1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition if this helps. What could this be?

hi! ive been running toyo extenzas on my stock rims for a while now. im looking for a different tire. i prinarily drive on road but i do go offroad too. i dont go crawling but i do go overlanding. i dont care about ride quality. does anyone have any suggestions? thanks!

So, when I bought my '99 Explorer, one of the first things I did was a shackle-and-torsion-twist lift to it, allowing me to replace the stock 235/75-15 tires with some 31x10.5x15 "Wild Country" or "Open Country" mud tires from my local Les Schwab tire dealer. I know they were a Toyo-manufactured tire, and I'm virtually positive that they were "Wild Country" but all I see from Toyo now is "Open Country", so, maybe memory is hazy. It was 18 or 19 years ago. :P Anyhow, I absolutely loved the way these tires looked and performed off-road, but I was young and dumb, and quickly learned (as quickly as running these bald) that off-road tires for a daily driver (that was also my only vehicle, at the time) wasn't the wisest decision. I don't...

Any pictures of a 3rd gen with 265/75 tires without a lift. I have an 06 Eddie and would like to put on the largest tire possible, without having to lift? I had seen this on the forums, hope the owner doesn't mind me posting, This is the exact look I want to go for without a lift i.e wheels & tire look, is it possible. Thank you, and any ideas are appreciated.

Online, when searching for my next set of tires (currently they are 245/55/R18 Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip...The sticker on door shows the size to be exactly what is installed, but online, all databases like TireRack, etc...show 245/60/R18. I guess I should stick with the same size that is on the truck now.

Let me know what everyone thinks.

No problem. Just decided to check on my spare. It's a brand new 20 year old spare never used I was just amazed

Trying to locate information on the recommended stud and quantity for these tires but coming up empty handed. Anyone have any information about this? They already have the holes in the tires for them. 265/75-16

hi , could someone tell me if all jeep rims fit explorers? Im gitn BFG 33x10.5 tyres for my X but the tyre shops tell me i cant fit 33s on my stock 7x16 mag rims. I thought jeep rims in a wider size might be a cheap alternative, Im really spewn that i cant keep my mags!! :mad:

For those of you that have upsized your wheels from the the stock 15" did you find the handling of the truck improved? i figured with less tire sidewall the handling should be improved. also whats a good size to go with. i know going from the 18s to 20s on my navigator made a huge difference

Hear me out. I've got a '94 2 Door 2WD with the 5 speed that I drive daily, but I also drive it on gravel/dirt fairly often. I'm a hiker and just generally like playing around in the woods so I find myself on 15-20 mile access road drives often. I run 255/70 R15 General AT2's on the stock 15x7 aluminum wheels and they do great out on trails, even at the 28psi that I run on the road. I don't get into anything too aggressive because it is just a 2WD. I've been interested in trying out airing down to help with comfort on rougher terrain. A 10 mile drive to a trailhead isn't too bad because I'm hyped up to go hiking, But the 10 mile drive out the next day isn't always as enjoyable, especially after a heavy hike. I've been putting...

Just took delivery of my 2015 Explorer Sport. Came equipped with Hankook Optima H426's. Reading the reviews on Tirerack it looks as though these tires are worthless in any snow. Has me concerned since I live in Minnesota. Can anyone comment on how they handle in the snow? Thanks