Replacing 2nd Gen Teardrops with these 3rd/4th Gen 5 spoke, will it work?

[Brandon96]

Is the backspacing close enough on the 3rd or 4th Gen wheels to the 2nd Gen Teardrops to fit them on my '96?

I don't know what they're called and can't find the specifications for these, but I THINK the offset is +12mm and the backspacing is 3.75in for the 2nd Gen, are these even close? And I'm not sure if this will be a problem or not, but would I have a problem fitting these over the hubs?

 

[CTLimitedman]

I DID put the other style set of 16" Explorer wheels from an '02 Eddie Bauer on my '98 Explorer XLT...they fit fine !! Sure there is a little different offset but no rubbing whatsoever and they look so much better than the teardrops. I'm new here so don't know how to post a picture but eMail me at MR82GT@aol.com and I'll send you some pictures if you want. Rich

 

[Wheels35]

What size rim will you be going with? If you go with 16" for the most part you shouldnt have a problem except one 16" rim that i cam across that looks similar to those and was 16 x 7.5, so yeah.

 

[Brandon96]

Ok, the stock 2nd Gen teardrops are 15x7 with a 3.75" back spacing, i'm fairly certain.

The ones i'm looking at are exactly like pictured above, and I beleive are 16x7, possibly 7.5, I'm hoping someone chimes in and can give me the Backspacing and offset of the rim. :\