2021 lift/rims/tires

[Kevininhawaii]

Hi, new to the forum. Getting a 2021 xlt and i would like to put 33’s on it. What size lift/ leveling kit will i need? Any recomendations on tires and rim sizes/ brands or shops to purchase from? Thanks.

 

[Flashflood]

Ha good luck sir!

 

[Kevininhawaii]

Ha good luck sir!

Yeah thanks for the advice

 

[peterk9]

Hi, new to the forum. Getting a 2021 xlt and i would like to put 33’s on it. What size lift/ leveling kit will i need? Any recomendations on tires and rim sizes/ brands or shops to purchase from? Thanks.

Welcome to the Forum Kevin.
I'm not aware of anyone having put on 33" tires on either the 5th or 6th gen Explorers.

Peter

 

[Vice726]

You will have a very difficult time fitting 33's on an explorer. It wouldn't drive well either. I'm looking at putting a 1.5" spacer on my 21 limited. Unsure what tires I will be able to fit.

2020 Explorer Lift Kit Options?

Anyone heard tell of a lifted 2020 explorer? I'm looking into getting an ST and lifting/leveling just a smidge.

www.explorerforum.com

 

[I bleed Ford Blue]

My ST came with 31" tires stock 255/55/20 you could probably fit 32's if you level out the front. BTW, the standard size of 20's on the F150/expedition is a 275/55/20 which is a 31.94" tire on a 20x8.5" wheel. Also GM uses the same size on the silverado/sierra/tahoe/yukon with factory 20's so there literally are tons of choices out there. You can get a 275/55/20 in an all season, winter, all terrain, and a mud terrain.

 

[peterk9]

My ST came with 31" tires stock 255/55/20.............................

The ST doesn't come with 31" tires. Perhaps you meant the optional 275/45R21 tires.

Peter

 

[I bleed Ford Blue]

Actually, they do. If you opt for the standard 20's. If you check tire rack just about all 255/55/20's are listed as a 31" tire. Here is the exact tire that came on my ST and it is listed at exactly 31"

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+A%2FS&partnum=555VR0PASXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[Flashflood]

My ST came with 31" tires stock 255/55/20 you could probably fit 32's if you level out the front. BTW, the standard size of 20's on the F150/expedition is a 275/55/20 which is a 31.94" tire on a 20x8.5" wheel. Also GM uses the same size on the silverado/sierra/tahoe/yukon with factory 20's so there literally are tons of choices out there. You can get a 275/55/20 in an all season, winter, all terrain, and a mud terrain.

Yuck is everything going that way

 

[Kevininhawaii]

You will have a very difficult time fitting 33's on an explorer. It wouldn't drive well either. I'm looking at putting a 1.5" spacer on my 21 limited. Unsure what tires I will be able to fit.

2020 Explorer Lift Kit Options?

Anyone heard tell of a lifted 2020 explorer? I'm looking into getting an ST and lifting/leveling just a smidge.

www.explorerforum.com

Let me know what you come up with. I’m not getting mine until Nov.

 

[peterk9]

Actually, they do. If you opt for the standard 20's. If you check tire rack just about all 255/55/20's are listed as a 31" tire. Here is the exact tire that came on my ST and it is listed at exactly 31"

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+A%2FS&partnum=555VR0PASXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Although the overall diameter is 31", those are shown as 255/55R20 tires meant to fit a 20" wheel. The same ones I have on my Aviator. If you look at the Order Guide you will see that the standard tire is 255/55R20 with an optional 275/45R21 (30.7") on some trims. I don't think most people refer to the overall diameter (tire + wheel) but the actual wheel size. That is what threw me off and likely the others in this thread.
When changing sizes keep in mind that the generally accepted nominal diameter difference should not exceed 3% of the OEM size.

Peter