Tires & Wheels

I have the OEM 17" Ford cast aluminum wheels on my 2006 XLT. Over time, each wheel has been taken in for leaks as the edge of the rims seem to develop corrosion along the beads. The last one has had a 5-8 psi leak over 2-3 weeks now for awhile, enough to trip the pressure sensor once a month until I refill it. Took it to the shop the other day and they said they could not fix it, there was no true leak in the tire, but that it was leaking thru the casting along the rim in one section. Anyone heard of this before? Wouldn't that indicate an unsafe rim if the casting was porous enough to leak air in one spot, especially along the bead?

My wheels haven't been removed in ages, more like decades. I managed to get all wheels off except one. The one (Driver side Rear) has two (2) lug nuts that will not come off... I have tried: Cheater bar over my breaker bar (tweaked the breaker bar) Shocking the lug nut and rim with a mallet & dead blow hammer. Not a single budge... And now the stock pot metal lug nut covers are rounding off... So any advice would be appreciated!

Just trying to get some opinions about wheels. Let me hear some pros and cons of each type. I know alloy is lighter, steel is cheaper, some believe alloy is better looking etc. Let me hear what you think, give me some examples...

Any preferred brand of wheel bearings, or are they all pretty much equal? Should I stick with Ford original parts, are aftermarket?

I recently traded my crown victoria for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It came with these god awful 24” rims and I absolutely hate it. I found a set of wheels that are 15’s by 10.5 wide. They have a -44 offset though and i am just wondering will they fit on a stock height explorer. And if so what tire size would you recommend? Im fine with trimming as long as its just the plastic. Has running boards but plan to remove them.

Hi everyone. Just picked up a 2007 Explorer XLT last weekend. It’s in need of tires but otherwise appears to be in great shape. My father in law is a master tech at the local ford dealer and he texted today saying that his dealership had some brand new 265/70 r17 Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HTs that were a takeoff from a customer who wanted some MTs mounted on his new truck instead. So, he could pick up the set for $60 per tire. This is not a tire I would ever consider under normal circumstances, but that just happens to be the max size my explorer is likely to fit and $260 for a set of new tires is a good price. I’ve had great luck with Yokohama Geolandar g015s on my 3rd gen explorer and was planning on getting those on my 4th gen...

does anyone know paint code or where to get touch up paint for wheels Thanks

I have a 2017 Limited, with stock rims and tires. Tires are Hankook 255/50R20 105H. I would like to change to an aftermarket rim, black and chrome. Is it possible to keep my existing tires and just change out the wheels? Or do I need tires and rims? I'm really only interested in changing the look/color, not the rim size. Any suggestions, tips, ways to save $$, anything!!?? Please help!!

Hello again my ST peeps. Can anyone offer some advice on a rim offset that gives my ST wider stance? My ST will also have a 2" lift. My stock rims are 16x7 with 12mm offset. I'd like to stick with 16" rims and plan to run 265/75r16 AT's. But it's not set in stone. I welcome any and all suggestions.

Does anyone know of any quality chrome lug nuts that won't rust? Thirty years ago chrome lug nuts actually had decent chrome on them and they might start rusting after 20 years instead of after a week like the ones today.

Hi guys, Can anyone help me with the most optimal offroad tire for my Sport Trac? It is not my daily driver. I live in Vegas, but also plan on road tripping with this rig to Utah and Arizona. I will be highway driving (but still, it's not my daily driver). The terrains here are dominantly dirt and rocks. Sand out in the desert and washed and river beds. Not much snow or mud. But then again I will road trip. All that being said, most of my offroading fun will occur in southern Nevada and Southern Utah. I will be doing a 3" TT and 2" add a leaf lift. I will be running LT265/75R16's. They'll be 31's. I don't have immediate plans to re-gear. I may in the future if I decide to go with 33's. My main question, I suppose, is should I get an...

Hey guys. Quick question. Just ordered some nerw steel rims with a lug pattern that fits. But they´re generic ones and im pretty sure i will find the centerbore somewhat bigger.. And.. its steel rims, so i need some advice here. Should i get some hubcentric/spigot rings to go with the rims? I cant stop thinking about the studs getting sheered off or something.. Im going to africa in this truck soon, so i want it to be fine. Anyone runs fine with this setup without these darn rings?? I need some input.. Thanks, guys. Ole

Looking to upgrade my tires. 15" stock rims. 1997 4 door XLT SOHC V6. I am looking for something in the All Terrain family. I drive a lot of highway but also dirt logging roads in the mountains and snow in the winter. Came across these. Anyone ever try these? 4 New Maxxis Bravo AT-771 255/70R15 108T A/T All Terrain Tires 4 New Maxxis Bravo AT-771 255/70R15 108T A/T All Terrain Tires | eBay 4 New - Lexani 255/70R15 TERRAIN BEAST AT 255 70 70 2557015 Tire https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5574912417&icep_item=173986572272

After doing some research and looking around for what rims I wanted I decided on 17x8 black bullitt rims from Americanmuscle.com with 245/65/r17 Goodyear Fortera ties. And before you judge no I did not put the racing flags on I bought it with them haha. Some pics: Working on it on the rack:

so i have a 2020 Ford Explorer stock wheels are 255/65r18.. i want to fill in that wheel circumference hope im stating that correctly ... looking for a beefier tire basically to make vehicle look flush..... Lemme explain.... whats the biggest tire that I can use to fill in that gap no lowering or lift . Want to use same stock 18 inch wheels it comes with i think it's bolt pattern 114.3mm width of 7.5 offset is 37.5mm and get a tire like pirelli scorpion all terrain plus bf goodrich ko2, nitto grappler g2, any cooper all terrain at3 .. basically looking for that allterrain side wall look.. thanx in advance!!! Ie. 265/65 275/60 285/60. Would these work and is it only LT version of a tire for certain brand tires only...