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I don't know who is buying Explorer tires these days, but it's not me. There is not a 255/70-16 tire to be found in this country. Also, larger tire dealers won't deviate from Ford's "Approved" list for fear of legal action. Tirerack won't sell anything but the approved tire and their list is 6...

thanks for the info All this great discussion about 265/70-16 tires and I realized I made a mistake in the size. They are really 265/75-16 as someone pointed out. I guess I'll either look for a BF Goodrich at/ko in 245/75-16 or get the Goodyear Wangler rt/s in the 255/70-16. Funny, at the...

As replacements for the Firestones on our 98 xlt, I've decided to get BF Goodrich AT/KO tires. However, they are not available in the stick size, 255/70-16. They do come in 265/70-16. That's about 1.5 inches taller overall. Will these fit without modification? Thanks

thanks I always wanted to get BFG AT tires and have them now on my ranger. I always thought that the ride would be too harsh and loud to be used on our "family" vehicle. I'll think about getting those instead. Also, good point that the "approval" might not just be safety related but be...

Ford replacements I wanted to keep my replacement tire to ones on the Ford list out of concern for our safety. Given that there are questions as to the stability of the Explorer, the fact that my wife drives the Explorer, and that she usually has the kids, (2 and 4 years old) with her, I...

Some of us maybe can't get replacements I've been waiting for weeks to get replacements from Ford. I checked last weekend, and I was still on page 22 of the list!!! I would like to stay with what Ford recommends, and can't find tires locally in my size, 255-70-16. I called Sears yesterday...