Max Tire Size on 18" 2008 Explorer Limited.

[Essq]

Hi Guys,

I hope you can provide me with some expert help.

My 08 Explorer Limited is currently sitting on 235/65R18s.

I'm looking for something with a different look. I found these Cooper AT3 255/70R18, but as you notice it's quite the jump in size.

Will I be able to fit these without lifting ?
If not, what would be the max size i could put on with out a lift. Running on stock rims by the way.

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards,
Brian.

 

[Mike65]

Brian, welcome to the forum. You can probably go up one size before you would have to replace the rims with a wider size.

 

[Essq]

Brian, welcome to the forum. You can probably go up one size before you would have to replace the rims with a wider size.

Hi Mike,

I'm not sure what that exactly means. Does that mean that my stock rims has a max width of tires it can fit ?

Would a 255/65 fit. That's less of an increase from the AT3s

 

[Essq]

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[Dan'sBlueEB]

Hi Brian,
265/65/18 hit the inner fenders on the front, just tie them forward with zip ties.
265/60/18 Michelin Defenders look and ride good. Great four season tire.
I up sized to the 265/50/20 and like them even better. There are a lot of 20" wheels available.

 

[doug625]

Like the previous reply, I've seen many go with 265/65/18. 70's will be too tall on 18's

 

[Bklein711]

I have 265/65/18 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2's with 2"wheel spacers and I have only a small amount of rubbing.

 

[amt325]

I have 265/65/18 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2's with 2"wheel spacers and I have only a small amount of rubbing.

275/65 R18 on stock wheels 18 x 7.5. No Rubbing. Goodyear wrangler fortitude ht 275/65r18

 

[Explorer_PL]

I see people go with different sizes. Most (including me) went with 265-60-18 that is the closest size to stock height wise.