2002-05 wheels on a 99?

[stevearcher]

I've seen some wheels off a 2002 to 2005 Explorer on ebay and was wondering if they would fit on to my '99 Explorer.
Currently have the standard 16 inch rims running 255/70x16 tyres.
These run 235/70x16 tyres.

Is the fitting the same on both cars (95-01 and the 02-05)?
Can I use the same lug nuts?
Are there any other problems?

Item on ebay is here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-RANGER-E...oryZ9888QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for your help.

 

[IAmTodd]

They will bolt up. But they will not sit out in the wheel well as far as your current wheels do. Also, when I tried mine the front rubs the sway bar at full lock.

200 pounds is roughly $400(roughly) so thats rather pricey. But things are a little higher there. The tires are rather junk on them. Ours last 35k miles or so. The stink in the dry, in the rain, and especially on snow.

 

[stevearcher]

Thanks for that.
Don't think I'll bother then - sounds like more trouble than they'll be worth.

Just quickly photoshopped them on to my Ex and I'm not sure it suited it anyway!

I've found Michelins to be pretty awful over here too! :roll:

Steve

 

[IAmTodd]

They do look out of place. The 17s from (our) limiteds may look better.