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265/75R16 on stock wheels&suspension?

tlpvt

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anybody has 265/75R16 on a stock 02+ explorer?
did some research and looks like this is the biggest tire that fits, but want to hear from people who actually have those on their truck.
any rubbing issues in tight turns?
how is the stability at highway speeds?
any issues with TPMS?
what is the typical cost of dealer reprorgamming the speedometer?
I am looking at all-season on-road tires
 






I have the 265/70R16's on my ex with no rubbing. no noise at highway speeds, no problem what so ever, in fact my gps says my speedometer is right on. I am very particular though and have them rotated, balanced, and pressure checked at every oil change. Best investment I made on my Ex IMO
 












I like the look, however it DID drop my mileage significantly. About 2-3 mpg lost. I'm pretty religious about rotation but I'm still getting uneven wear on the inside of the tires inspite of an alignment. No problems with TPMS. I do get some rubbing on the plastic in the fender wells but it is more because some of the clips have broken, not because of the tire size - it rubbed with the stock michelins, too
 






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