05 Explorer tire opinions

[Exploder05]

I've searched the max tire sizes but I'm not sure if there is a difference between 2wd and 4wd. Mine is a 05 xlt 2wd and I'm looking to fill the fender wells. This was my wife's for the last 6 years and I bought her Tahoe so I figure this will be my ride now. I'm pretty sure I'm going with the bfg all terrains on the stock 16" xlt wheels. Thanks

 

[fireball 440]

What is your stock tire size?

Go one size up. My stock size was 235's, I went up to 245's and get a little rub in the front at full turn.

 

[Exploder05]

My stock size is 235/70/16 and that's the size that's on it now. I have read that the 265's would fit but I'm guessing this was on a 4wd.

 

[wbw11]

I have Nitto Trail Grapplers on my stock rims (the larger stock rims). They fill the space pretty well and drive nicely.

 

[RKH58]

I bought my '05 XLT last month with 235/70/16's on it. Just put on new Kumho AT 245/75/16's on the stock rims. No issues, no rubbing.