2016 Explorer Sport Wheels/Tires Upgrade

Hey all, I'm looking to make my 2016 Sport AWD look a little more rugged and change the 20" rims to maybe 17" or 18" so I can put a more aggressive street/off road tire on. I live in Michigan and winters can be harsh. Has anyone done this? If so can you share pics and what is the max size tire I can put on without rubbing.

I'm also considering lifting the front end up to level the vehicle out.

Thank you guys,

Hans

 

[Rick]

Lift kits for 5th gen. Explorer

OK here’s an easier question. Can someone with an explorer sport 2016 and above measure from the ground to the bottom center of their plastic wheel wells. Trying to gauge stock ride height of other sports.

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Lift kits for 5th gen. Explorer

I am looking at putting that cheaper ebay lift on my 2011 limited. Does anyone have any advice regarding the issue? Also has anyone else had problems that resulted from their lifts similar to those listed by Akmechanic above?

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These links take you to a couple of lifted 5th gens. Go to the first page of that thread for info on the lift itself.