Can't decide... 20s or 22s on my 94?

Hey everyone. I have some questions for you guys being that I can’t decide on what to do.

First off I have a 94 XLT 4x4 with 165K+ and going strong with no problems!!! Gotta love the Explorer

So I’m getting rims but cant deiced on 20”s or 22”s. I have owned my truck for 4 years and it NEVER sees dirt roads. So that’s not a problem. I also love the big rim look!

I really don’t care how the ride is on my X. My stereo has made it a rattle trap as it is so there’s no luxury in this vehicle!

So here’s my questions.

1. Is it really easy to blow a tire on 22”s if you hit a pot hole. This is my first time getting rims and I don’t want to be buying new tires every few months.
2. Does this affect my 4x4 at all? I also have never used my 4x4 but I also don’t want to wreck it.


So basically can 22”s be done a the first gen X WITHOUT running into problems? :roll:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Trb8xfESk

 

[gsx220]

lower the profile of the tire the easier it is to blow when hitting pot holes so if you have alot of pot holes around you i wouldnt use to thin of a tire

 

[Blacksheep Josh]

Have you considered a smaller rim then the ones you're proposing?

I've' seen 17's and 18's that look good, with plenty of tire for a decent ride quality. Also don't have to worry about blowing out a tire. But if you haven't and really want the "big rim" look, I'd say 20's. I think 22's would be a bit much, and your tire would basically be a rubberband.

 

[Spl Explorer]

Have you considered a smaller rim then the ones you're proposing?

I've' seen 17's and 18's that look good, with plenty of tire for a decent ride quality. Also don't have to worry about blowing out a tire. But if you haven't and really want the "big rim" look, I'd say 20's. I think 22's would be a bit much, and your tire would basically be a rubberband.

Has to be 20s or 22s. Everyone here has BIG rims. Allot of Chevy’s and cars up on 26s+.

I would go 22s hands down BUT I don’t want to have problems with tires. That’s why I cant decide on with way to go.

Anyone here have 22"s on an X? I’m just trying to get everyone’s opinion and thoughts on the idea

 

[Spl Explorer]

ALSO...

What do you do about the 4x4 hubs that stick out?

I’m guessing I have to find a rim they will fit threw and maybe paint them black or something? Im getting black rims btw

 

[TireRackAffiliate]

Has to be 20s or 22s. Everyone here has BIG rims. Allot of Chevy’s and cars up on 26s+.

I would go 22s hands down BUT I don’t want to have problems with tires. That’s why I cant decide on with way to go.

Anyone here have 22"s on an X? I’m just trying to get everyone’s opinion and thoughts on the idea

I say go for it, brotha!

 

[Spl Explorer]

I say go for it, brotha!

I just might... but still undecided!

On car domain I have seen 23 and 24s done on 1st gens so I should fit 22s with decent tires size (2"s of tire) right? As long as I don’t end up with some rubber band! :

 

[FROADER]

Neither of these are mine.

22s

Lowered 3/4 on 265/35:

 

[Spl Explorer]

Neither of these are mine.

22s


Thanx for the Pix! To me, 22"s give it the look im looking for! The X with the roll pan is sick!!! I think im ganna do 22"s and hope for the best!

If anyone has an opinion on what I should do I still would like to hear it. Also if anyone has pix of 1st gen Xs up on 22s post them up.

 

[IZwack]

Since your asking for opinions:

If I was going to go with 20+'s, I'd slam it -- even if I have to notch the frame and cut the wheel wells to stuff them (and clear steering lock), or do a body drop. IMO, if its not slammed to the ground, then it looks like all I did was bolt on some wheels (10 minutes) and called it good.

 

[Spl Explorer]

Since your asking for opinions:

If I was going to go with 20+'s, I'd slam it -- even if I have to notch the frame and cut the wheel wells to stuff them (and clear steering lock), or do a body drop. IMO, if its not slammed to the ground, then it looks like all I did was bolt on some wheels (10 minutes) and called it good.

I got you mayne. I have always been around bagged trucks and lowriders and have thought MANY times of bagging my truck. All it would cost me is parts. BUT i have a 4x4 so I decided against it.

If you like baggs, check out my buddys s-10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VItLtsaKXWc

 

[FROADER]

Search over on RPS if you haven't already. Those guys are more into the big wheels than this site.

 

[fmaster7]

personally id go with 16 inch rims, 44 inch boggers, and a 15 inch lift. but that just me, cant stand big rims at all.

 

[Spl Explorer]

personally id go with 16 inch rims, 44 inch boggers, and a 15 inch lift. but that just me, cant stand big rims at all.

I cant stand big tires with small rims

 

[Spl Explorer]

search over on rps if you haven't already. Those guys are more into the big wheels than this site.

rps?

 

[FROADER]

Sorry, www.rangerpowersports.com

 

[Spl Explorer]

Sorry, www.rangerpowersports.com

NP mayne. Thanks. Im ganna go check it out

 

[Spl Explorer]

22"s. No rub!!! I was told I can get custom caps made so they will clear the 4x4 hub. The caps the rims came with dont clear by 1/4th of an inch. Sux! Anyone know anything about custom center caps?

 

[buckshotmudder]

20x10s with 275/45 tires.. had to modify the front cap so the 4wd hub would fit

 

[buckshotmudder]

i took a dremel tool and rounded it out so it would fit over the hub..just took some time and it fit