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    Biggest tires on stock '03 Explorer

    Tires I have an 03 XLT Sport (4 door and not Sport-track). It came with stock 245-65-17 and I put 265-70-17s on with no rubbing. It is real close when turning the wheels, but in 5,000+ miles there has been no rubbing. Stock tires were BF Goodrich and I went with Michelin M&S if it makes a...
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    question on ventshades....

    vent shade, another question 2003 4-dr Another question if anyone has experience. Is anyone using the quick fit or snap in type shades? I am looking for the type that goes into the channel. I had the type that "taped"nside the window track on my 2001 4 door. I purchased the VentVisor for my new...
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    PURCHASING A NEW O3 - WHO'S SCREWING WHO?

    pmassche, Are you going to keep the same tires (245/75/17 - I think) on the vehicle or go with bigger tires? I ask becasue I just picked up an XLT 4x4 4-door last week with the Sport pcakage. Same tires. I want to put something a little bigger on the rims, but I cannot find anyone who knows...
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    15X7 RIMS TO 16X7 RIMS?

    Fenderguy I wanted something bigger, but not real tall. So the 265/70/16 seemed to fit the bill for wide & only about 1 1/2 inch taller in diam. I could not get the "70" ratio in a 15 with the 265 wigth as I could with a 16. I could get this size in a 16 as a "P" (Passenger) and not a "LT"...
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    15X7 RIMS TO 16X7 RIMS?

    Quick update: Good News/Bad news/Good news First real good news, Ford dealers says the rebate is on "what you purchased to replace" your tires. So I will get 130 each fro the 265/70/16s I purchased to replace the 235/75/15s. Small bad news, the 265/70 tire rubs on a small part of the...
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    Latest on Firestone Wilderness AT recalls

    Tbomb or soupbone...if either is looking to sell 1 rim that is 16inch, 5-4.5, I need one for the spare. I just moved up from 15 (235-75-15) to the stock 16 inch wheel (265-70-16) but have only 4. I need another wheel for the spare. I am giving Ford back the 5 Firestones and purchasing 5 Michelin...
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    15X7 RIMS TO 16X7 RIMS?

    I purchased the same rims. Also I just ordered Michelin 265-70-16 tires to replace the firestone 235-75-15 no on the vehicle(2001 XLT). You have that 265 75 will fit but no bigger. Am I in trouble or is the -70- going to fit ok? Thanks. skip
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    Recall on ALLL firestone tires?!

    I just got a reply from the "inquiry address" on the web site. It was canned but had a number for a direct call to inquire on the tire replacement (1-866-300-1226). I just talked to "Norma" at 8:05 PM (today) and as a spokes person for Ford she said that I could have any manufacture's tire put...
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    Recall on ALLL firestone tires?!

    I too just called the local dealer, I have 4000 miles on an 01 XLT 4 door. The dealer pushed me through to "service". The quote "we are as clueless as you are!" They went on to tell me I would get a card in the mail if the tires are really recalled. 235/75-15s. Sure would like to trade up to...
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