Largest tire size for 96 xlt

[Ray Lobato]

Hi Taeo,
Welcome to our slice of Explorer Heaven. Dead Link Removed
31X10.5 seem to be the largest one can put on a stock machine. The only disadvantage is you have to recalibrate the speedometer, which is easy enough to do, or take it to a speedo shop and have them do it. Oh you will loose a little power, but adding a K&N drop-in will give it back. The advangtage is, you get a little more ground clearance, and it looks much better with bigger meats on it. Other than that, it doesn't do a damn thing. Dead Link Removed

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Happy Wheelin'
Ray L.
97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

 

[Taeo]

what is the largest tire size for stock 96 xlt? what could be some negative and positive side effects of using a larger tire? anyone with experiece please post a reply.

 

[Sparks]

Hi Ray..

31x10.5x15 on your 97 Explorer XLT STOCK rims?? Is that the biggest for us?

Thanks,

Steve

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Proud Owner of a '97 Explorer XLT 4X4 4.0 SOHC

 

[Ray Lobato]

Hi Steve,
Yes, They are on stock rims.
Yes, that's the biggest you can fit on a stock suspension. If the Trailmaster lift doesn't work on the 95-97 models, then I might try 32X11.5 R15's, since I did the "Torsion Bar Twist" and Warrior shackles. I had plenty of room for the 31's stock, with the added inch I should be able to put the 32's on and still not bottom out in the wheel wells. I might have to do some trimming to accomidate the extra width of the tires though. Hopefully we can find a way to make the Trailmaster lift fit. Dead Link Removed

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Happy Wheelin'
Ray L.
97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC

 

[dragos67]

hey guys, Dragos here-one question. I`m seeing 10.50`s on 15`s, what about 245/65/17`s. will these hit anywhere?

 

[Trckmagik]

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