What All Season Tires are you Using?

[SLail]

Hey guys, so I am finally on the road with my special wheelchair adapted '17 Explorer and I am soon going to replace the stock 18 inch rims along with the tires. It seems many of the users here are running 295/45/R20, but would you guys recommend any other tire sizes between 245 to 295mm?

 

[peterk9]

Why not stay with what you have? That is the size all the electronic features such as ABS and Traction Control are set up for. The 295/45R20 is at the maximum diameter variance if 3%, 245/60-R18 vs 295/45-R20 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World That figure is the generally accepted maximum diameter variance compared to OEM. Keep in mind that a bigger tire equals more weight and will put more stress on brake and suspension components. Going with a 255/50R20 will give you a more acceptable 1.6% difference.
As for your thread title, are you looking for tire brands or tire sizes? The title and post don't seem to match. There is already a thread on tires; Time for tires

Peter

 

[SLail]

Why not stay with what you have? That is the size all the electronic features such as ABS and Traction Control are set up for. The 295/45R20 is at the maximum diameter variance if 3%, 245/60-R18 vs 295/45-R20 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World That figure is the generally accepted maximum diameter variance compared to OEM. Keep in mind that a bigger tire equals more weight and will put more stress on brake and suspension components. Going with a 255/50R20 will give you a more acceptable 1.6% difference.
As for your thread title, are you looking for tire brands or tire sizes? The title and post don't seem to match. There is already a thread on tires; Time for tires

Peter

This is super helpful! thanks peter, I am looking for brands and sizes, currently I am looking at Michelin, Continental and Yokohama. You are right about 295s pushing it. Also I'll take a look at the link for the tire thread. Just out of curiosity, what tires are you running?

 

[peterk9]

I'm on the 20" OEM Hankook tires. For Winter I use 18" Bridgestone DMV-1 tires, the same ones I previously used on the 2014 MKT. I never drive enough to wear out the OEM tires during my lease. The only other all season tires I've bought were Yokohama Parada Spec-X for my 2011 Ltd because I picked up early March and they had a more aggressive thread than the Hankooks which had a poor Winter rating. FYI, it looks like the new Aviator will be using the Continentals.

Peter

 

[SLail]

I'm on the 20" OEM Hankook tires. For Winter I use 18" Bridgestone DMV-1 tires, the same ones I previously used on the 2014 MKT. I never drive enough to wear out the OEM tires during my lease. The only other all season tires I've bought were Yokohama Parada Spec-X for my 2011 Ltd because I picked up early March and they had a more aggressive thread than the Hankooks which had a poor Winter rating. FYI, it looks like the new Aviator will be using the Continentals.

When you were running the paradas what size did you use? I did a little bit of digging and it doesn’t seem like they carry them in 255/50/R20

 

[peterk9]

When you were running the paradas what size did you use? I did a little bit of digging and it doesn’t seem like they carry them in 255/50/R20

I did get the 255/50R20 size. If I had to get a set of new tires today, I'd take a serious look at the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06. I believe several members in that other thread (Time for Tires) bought them.

Peter

 

[SLail]

I did get the 255/50R20 size. If I had to get a set of new tires today, I'd take a serious look at the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06. I believe several members in that other thread (Time for Tires) bought them.

Peter

Thanks so much for the help Peter, I had another question regarding tires, what is this I hear about "summer" tires for the explorer? From what I have read, this refers to 265/45/R20 tires? Is this true?

 

[peterk9]

Thanks so much for the help Peter, I had another question regarding tires, what is this I hear about "summer" tires for the explorer? From what I have read, this refers to 265/45/R20 tires? Is this true?

Ford did offer Summer tires as an option on the Sport. I believe it was only for a couple years. Of course you can always buy a set. All Weather tires seem to be slowly replacing All Season tires since the latter are really only designed for 3 seasons.

Peter

 

[Summers22]

Michelin gets my vote. Best tires I have owned.

 

[SLail]

Michelin gets my vote. Best tires I have owned.

Thanks for the input! . My choices are narrowed to Continental and Michelin.

 

[chazglenn3]

I bought Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires to replace the OEM Hankooks when they wore out. GREAT tires! Will probably buy again when the time comes.

 

[peterk9]

Please keep in mind that the OP in his initial post is asking about wheel/tires sizes, not brands.

Peter

 

[jonnoriega]

Just switched over to Continental ExtremeContact DWS 295 45/RZ20 Tires. Handle superb in dry conditions and supposedly excellent in the rain. Can't wait to test them out.

 

[peterk9]

There are also true All Weather tires which would negate the need for dedicated Winter tires;
Please recommend all weather tires!
https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/toyo-celsius-cuv-all-weather-tires.443723/

Peter

 

[SLail]

Just switched over to Continental ExtremeContact DWS 295 45/RZ20 Tires. Handle superb in dry conditions and supposedly excellent in the rain. Can't wait to test them out.

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Thanks for the advice Jon! Great to hear from you.

 

[jonnoriega]

You’re w

Thanks for the advice Jon! Great to hear from you.

You’re welcome, my friend.