I have 16"x7" stock rims on my '01 Sport, but I want to replace them with some 15"x8"-ers. I contacted the Mickey Thompson webmaster and he responded with: " Your 2001 Explorer Sport is equipped with 16" diameter wheels. The main reason why it came with 16" wheels is because of the large brake calipers. If you drop down to a 15" diameter wheel, the brake caliper will probably incur rubbing or inference problems with the drop center (bottom side of the rim) or with the back side of the wheel center..."
What can I do to equip these 15"x8" wheels without coming across these problems? I would appreciate your suggestions.
What can I do to equip these 15"x8" wheels without coming across these problems? I would appreciate your suggestions.