tire fitment question??

[Brooks95]

i have 4 bfg all terrains 32x11.5x15 and a stock 1995 ford explorer 4 door xlt.
i was wondering with a slight tt would the tires fit? and i like the squatted look so i wouldnt wanna raise the rear. would they fit

 

[AlexSport'00]

Use this guide: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=67200

And if you need it in the future, just remember "tire size" when you go to search for it.

 

[Brooks95]

ive looked at it i just wanted ppls opinions

 

[AlexSport'00]

With a 4-door I'd go with just 31"s, no tt.

 

[Brooks95]

already got the tires man

 

[renzAy34134]

Ive always been a fan of jam those f-ers in there and go from there. Since you have the tires already. I bet a tt and shackles you would clear em no prob. Depending on the rim you have. Do you mind a little trimming or wanna keep it as "orig" as possible.

 

[AlexSport'00]

already got the tires man

Whoops, sorry, I missed that part. Then you're probably going to have to lift the back up some to clear them. But, those are wide tires if you've got a 7" wide rim, which I think all the 15" rims were. They'll probably fit the rim though. I say just throw them on after a TT and AAL, making the TT larger to keep the "squatted" look. From there see if you've got rubbing anywhere, and if so either trim or lift accordingly. Possibly get longer bump-stops so that you'll max out and hit the stops rather than your car's body panels. What are your plans with this vehicle? Offroading, mainly on road, street, etc. I assume not street, but just checking.

 

[Brooks95]

get drunk beat on it n the mud some are my plans. but i was just wonderin id rather just do tt n the front you think they will fit n the back without shackels

 

[Brooks95]

yea man ill trim i just dont wanna make it look stupid by trimmin a lot

 

[EvilTheCat]

I put 33s on mine with a TT in the front and lift springs in the back. I did have a slight rub spot, but a minor trim and some plastic removal and she hasn't rubbed once since. Even on the trails.

Just so you know, adjusting your torsion bars that much makes for a stiff ride.

You also may end up needing longer bolts to get it high enough.

 

[AlexSport'00]

I am almost positive that 32"s will not fit in the back without lift. Also, lifting it higher is better for mud, so consider it.
Is it 4wd? If so, you can't do a TT over 2" up front. Well, you can, it's just not recommended cause it puts your CV joints at too much of an angle.

 

[DirtJunky]

You'll fit them but no where near clear. I have 33x14.5x15 boggers on but also had shackles for the rear

 

[Brooks95]

man i have a z71 for mud i dont wanna lift this cause its a 95 and has welded tortion bars so i can only use a body lift and i dnt like them. and its 2wd im 100% sure the from will fit cause ive cranked up my t bars before and had so much room im just wondering abt the back cause i do not want to lift the back at all

 

[Brooks95]

and lifting it higher does nothing for mud you still have your rear diff at the same height all tht matters is tire size

 

[DirtJunky]

Only thing you can do about getting rear diff off the ground is bigger tires. I'm 2wd but gotta make the best with it. I'm on 35s and can get threw more **** then some 4wd can.
Like I said you can squeeze em on but wont clear em. might need to trim like a 1/4 inch of your front fender

 

[Brooks95]

alrite as long as i can drive it

 

[FIND]

Without wider wheels, those tires are probably going to rub on your upper control arms. Have your tire guy check for that before he installs them all. You may need spacers.

 

[Brooks95]

ive seen pics with ppl with stock rims and 11.50s so im good