newbie with a question

[db2003]

hey all, new to site. looking to modify my exploder. starting with some tires i got. they are 285/75r 16. wondering if anyone has ever tried putting them on a stock 03' explorer.

 

[BigRondo]

Welcome aboard db2003!!

Check out the sticky at the top of the Modified 2002 - 2005 Explorers Sub Forum: 2002-2005 FAQ regarding lifts, tires, etc

Check out the sticky at the top of the Ford Explorer - Ranger Tires & Wheels: Lifts and Max tire sizes

Good luck & let's see a couple of pics of your Ex!!

 

[db2003]

so i tried the tires today and sadly they they did not work. but dang did they look good. i guess ill have to go with different wheels or wheel spacers, to get the sidewalls away from the suspension parts...:thumbdwn:

 

[LONO100]

spacers, maybe a TT/S lift? thats what i hear from a lot of guys on the forum. i keep mine stock height because i dont want to ruin the ride of my rig. maybe someday i might do a TT/S lift when i a new set of tires, but nothing higher than that.

 

[Joe Dirt]

More info needed- is your 2003 a 2-door, 4-door, or ST?

If it's a 4-door, you can't do a TT/S as you don't have them.

Be careful of spacers also, several threads on those buggers too.

 

[db2003]

its a 4 door xlt, 4.0L flex fuel

 

[fusseli]

Ya the biggest without spacers you can run is a 265. Biggest no-rub oversize on a stock 3rd gen is 265-75/r16 (31.5"). There are people around here running 275s and even 285s, search around and I'm sure you can find out what's needed.