Largest Tires Without Lift?

[EchoTwo]

I have a 2wd 99 Explorer XLT and I thought about doing 15x8 wheels with 30 tires. Would that work?

 

[Mbrooks420]

I would think that’d be safe. It’s only slightly larger, and the wheels are only an inch wider.

 

[Perana]

runnin' 275/60/16's down here

 

[Mbrooks420]

runnin' 275/60/16's down here

Which is roughly the same diameter as stock, but wider, being about a 29x10.8

 

[Yellow Jacket]

265/75r16s working good for me, no rubbing and no lift.

 

[Yellow Jacket]

 

[Jimmi D]

What's the biggest tires you can fit on an ex without having to get a lift? I've heard 265's fit without rub but what do y'all think?

My Ex came with 255/50 R 20 's I am putting winter tires and rims on - going to 18 " rims. the Tiresize.com site says that 265/60/R 18's are only 0.4 " wider. I checked the truck, should be no problem. I'll post back if it is.

 

[JD Arnold]

Anyone ran 235/85/16's on their stock rims?

Yes. I just put a set on this past week. Fit great no rub at all.

 

[Scottybones]

What's the biggest tires you can fit on an ex without having to get a lift? I've heard 265's fit without rub but what do y'all think?

When will gearing become an issue? I remember my Liberty was going to need new gearing on the rear diff to make it work without downshifting constantly on the highway. Actually, a lot of people ran without OD because of it.
I'm sure with the V8, gearing is much less of an issue...

 

[Janveja]

Rim diameter is irrelevant. 31 is about the biggest you’ll reliably run stock without issues. Some will rub with 31s. Width will depend on how far past the fender wells you want to stick out. You’d be better off telling us what size you are looking to run, and then someone can tell you if it’s fit, and what backspace you might need.

I want to put 275/55/20

 

[Jimi06]

I have a 2wd 99 Explorer XLT and I thought about doing 15x8 wheels with 30 tires. Would that work?

I have a 99 Explorer XLS and I want to use 33/1250/R15 would this tires fit

 

[Mbrooks420]

I have a 99 Explorer XLS and I want to use 33/1250/R15 would this tires fit

Not without significant lift

 

[Jimi06]

Thanks for all the replies. From what I've searched 265/70R17 seems to be the popular choice for 17s. I've noticed a lot of All Terrains. Anyone having trouble running Mud Terrains at that size?

Since we're tiring i have a 99 explorer XLS my ???? Is could I fit 30 12.50 R15 and use my stock rims, can anyone shed some light, and Merry Xhrismas eve.........

 

[Jimi06]

Not without significant lift

So I would need a lift kit??? How many inches do I have to lift2?????

 

[Jimi06]

So I would need a lift kit??? How many inches do I have to lift2?????

And can I convert my 2×4 to 4×4 or is that a difficult task

 

[Jimi06]

I have a 2wd 99 Explorer XLT and I thought about doing 15x8 wheels with 30 tires. Would that work?

You would need a lift kit

 

[Jimi06]

Ive ran 33's stock with little rub but i have 1 1/4 wheels spacers in the front to solve that but im back to a 2 1/4 lift in the front now but they will work stock. Dont listen to some of these guys they have never done it!

I have a 99 Explorer XLS & I have 33/12.50/ R15 MT tires so your saying these tires will fit my Explorer.......jimi

 

[Jimi06]

Rim diameter is irrelevant. 31 is about the biggest you’ll reliably run stock without issues. Some will rub with 31s. Width will depend on how far past the fender wells you want to stick out. You’d be better off telling us what size you are looking to run, and then someone can tell you if it’s fit, and what backspace you might need.

I have a 99 Explorer XLS and I have 33/ 1 1/2/ R15 MT tires would these tires fit???? Any feed back????

 

[Mbrooks420]

I have a 99 Explorer XLS and I have 33/ 1 1/2/ R15 MT tires would these tires fit???? Any feed back????

As I answered this above you won’t fit 33s on stock wheels at stock height. You’ll need significant lift.