Swap wheels/tires 2002 Ranger & 98 Explorer

I have a 98 Explorer w/ tires P235/65R15 M+s and an 2002 Ranger w/ P245/75R16 M+S.
Both are 4WD.
Can I do a total swap?

 

[domct203]

I have a 98 Explorer w/ tires P235/65R15 M+s and an 2002 Ranger w/ P245/75R16 M+S.
Both are 4WD.
Can I do a total swap?

I would say no.

While they both share the same lug pattern (5x4.5"), there is quite a bit of difference in just the tire specs.

A 235/65/15 tire is 27" diameter x 9-1/4" wide (Ranger?)
A 245/75/16 tire is 30-1/2" diameter x 9-5/8" wide (Explorer?)

Also, a 15" rim will most likely not clear the calipers/rotors of a vehicle designed for 16" rims, so while the smaller tires might clear the wheel well, the rim will not clear the brakes.

I would be concerned with tire clearance mounting the larger tires on the vehicle designed for the smaller ones. That's over a 3" difference. So while the larger rim will clear the brakes designed for a smaller rim, the tire may not clear the wheel wells and or suspension components.

Then backspacing and offset need to be considered as well. Are these both OEM rims?

 

[jldizon]

domct203,
Thanks much! Saves me time & trouble, even though I would've tried 1 first, like front driver side.

I thought of wheel well space & clearing suspension components. But totally didn't think about clearing calipers/rotors! THANKS AGAIN!

And yes- both OEM rims.

I would say no.

While they both share the same lug pattern (5x4.5"), there is quite a bit of difference in just the tire specs.

A 235/65/15 tire is 27" diameter x 9-1/4" wide (Ranger?)
A 245/75/16 tire is 30-1/2" diameter x 9-5/8" wide (Explorer?)

Also, a 15" rim will most likely not clear the calipers/rotors of a vehicle designed for 16" rims, so while the smaller tires might clear the wheel well, the rim will not clear the brakes.

I would be concerned with tire clearance mounting the larger tires on the vehicle designed for the smaller ones. That's over a 3" difference. So while the larger rim will clear the brakes designed for a smaller rim, the tire may not clear the wheel wells and or suspension components.

Then backspacing and offset need to be considered as well. Are these both OEM rims?