HOW BIG can I go with tires!

[Kovalchuk]

Hey guys...

I am currently driving a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6L v8. It has the original tires on currently, Michelin Cross Terrain P235 70 R16.

Now, I do not have a lift on my truck or any modifications, however I do want to go with an aggressive looking tire. I do a decent amount of backroad driving on fishing trips, however I must admit my new tires will be mainly for show.

How big of a tire can i go... The guy at the shop told me MAX. 245 70 16... however I have heard that larger is much possible and I have a buddy willing to install larger tires. I just want to know if they will fit before I order them.

I am looking at BF Goodrich Mud Terrain KM 255 70 R16... will these fit???

Thanks!!!

 

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[Kovalchuk]

Cool man... I really hope that list is accurate!!!

I suppose I should have checked the stickies before making a thread... but what the hell!!

Anyone with Mud Terrains can let me know what their experiences were as well.

I'm gonna order the BF' Muddies in the next couple days!

 

[daprez1963]

with gas prices these days, I hope you realize you will lose alot of mpg with oversized tires.....enjoy them

 

[Kovalchuk]

with gas prices these days, I hope you realize you will lose alot of mpg with oversized tires.....enjoy them

I understand... I am just unwilling to let some oil tycoons control what I want to do with my life, and I really feel that others should do the same. Gas prices are about the 3 millionth most important crisis occurring in the world today, so I say FU*K IT.

Another NEWB question... I want my tires to look larger from a side view... not simply be wider. So that means that it is the sidewall aspect ratio that I am wanting to make larger. Width of tire is not a huge issue for me.

I guess if I want my tires to look high/big from the side I should go with a 75 instead of a 70 right?