Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Ford Explorer Community - Maintenance - Modifications - Performance Upgrades - Problem Solving - Off-Road - Street
Explorer Forum Covers the Explorer ST, Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac, Lincoln Aviator, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda Navajo, Ford Ranger, Mazda Pickups, and the Ford Aerostar
I have 20 inch rims with the +15 offset mounted with 275/45R20 Bridgestones. I took a 4 foot level and placed one end on the ground and up against the side of the front and rear tires. The tires actually are sitting on the inside of the vehicle's trim that goes around the wheel well. The trim sticks about 1/4 to 1/2 inch beyond the tire as mesured from the sidewall at the ground (tire is widest where it makes contact with the ground). Also note I have a 2002 4x4 Limited which might have wider trim than a standard XLT. Bottom line, its a great look on my vehicle. It gives it that "wider is better" broad look. The original factor look with the vehicle wheel wells protruding well past the tires made it look more "top heavy". BTW, there isn't any wheel well rubbing with this configuration when making tight turns.
