2002-2005 vs 2006-2010 same wheels fit?

[4FordFamily]

I think they'll work and they're probably the same, but will my 24x8.5" wheels with 295/35/24 tires fit on my new 2008 explorer like they did my 2003?

Did they make any changes in these body styles?

 

[4FordFamily]

If not, what spacers would I need? I used search function and got a few different answers. My best guess now is I will need 1.5" spacers?

 

[Tech By Trade]

http://www.myboltpattern.com/bolt-pattern-guide/side-by-side-bolt-patterns/

 

[4FordFamily]

Thanks, according to the link it's the same. But for some reason people keep saying that gen 4 require spacers to fit gen 3 stuff??

Any idea why?

 

[Butch-Explorer]

Another good site to check wheel fitment is www.rimsntires.com it will show where it might rub and the best offset for your vehicle.

 

[4FordFamily]

Thanks, I went to that site i don't see where it tells me where it might rub and what not.

Am i just slow and missing it?

 

[Limited02]

I believe they should work just fine. Do you know anyone with a 4th gen that would let you try them on? Or pull up next to one and a quick visual inspection should tell you if much has changed.

 

[Butch-Explorer]

Naw you are not slow it kinda hard to find but its on the left hand side under tools and size comparer

 

[stanger67]

I took the stock 16" rims with 265-75-16 tires off my old 2002 Explorer and put them on my new 2007 Sport Trac. The swap was flawless, they fit perfectly with no rubbing.

 

[4FordFamily]

I took the stock 16" rims with 265-75-16 tires off my old 2002 Explorer and put them on my new 2007 Sport Trac. The swap was flawless, they fit perfectly with no rubbing.

Thanks. I figured they had to be the same or close!

 

[FLOffroad]

Depending on the wheel's offset you might rub with 295s. I used to get light rubbing with 255s on OE 18x7.5 +48 offset wheels.

GT-500Ranger has 295/55R20 tires on his Sport Trac, and he said he gets a bit of rubbing with -12 offset wheels. He has nearly 33s with the Truxx lift, but the section width actually has a lot more to do with rubbing than tire diameter.

 

[4FordFamily]

They're the same offset as my 24s, (+35).

I got 22s w 285/40/22

 

[FLOffroad]

In that case, just try both of them on in your Explorer in the garage.

 

[4FordFamily]

I sold the other truck and wheels but my 285/40/22 fit fine!

 

[4FordFamily]

see this thread for pics of the 22s:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3302253#post3302253

 

[malamorian]

I have 20 inch rims that I run on my 2003 and 2010 explorer with out any problems
265/50R20