Tire size sure fit on 02? 265/75/16

Hi everyone,

Yes, I've read the tire size thread.

I'm getting ready to order Nitto Terra Grappler 265/75/16 & just want to make sure they WILL FIT without any mods. I have an 02 Explorer Limited 4x4. I was told when I order them, that they are a special order & if they don't fit I'm stuck with 5 tires..so I want to be certain.

In the max tire size thread, someone said they had this size of tire, and they fit, but they plastic zip tied the front fender liner. I was wondering how exactly this was done, as I don't see any holes or an anchor to zip tie from.

Thanks!

 

[azford]

Rims?

Are you going to use your stock rims or aftermarkets?

 

[JKulp42757]

I'll use stock, unless aftermarket would be needed for some reason.

Thanks

 

[andylant2003]

I have 265/70-16 on my stock rims with absolutely no rubbing with the wheels at full turn. They fill the wheel well nicely. I have a decent picture if anyone would like to post it for me. Thanks.

 

[jester6]

I have a '00 sport with 265/75's. Fronts dont rub at all, backs do rub a little once the tire gets up into the well but its just a little. Of course the '00 still had the live rear axle.

you can check out the links for some pics to see for yourself

http://gallery.gixer.org/albums/26/539.aspx
http://gallery.gixer.org/albums/21/470.aspx
http://gallery.gixer.org/albums/21/471.aspx

The 1st one was pretty much the limit of the suspension as the left rear was jusr bearly touching the ground. Actually earlier that day I had the front left AND the rear right both of the ground (back was about 2 feet off the ground ) with no rubbing. I would have known then cause I had to back up the hill which was steep enough that the parking brake wouldnt hold the truck, doh

 

[malaka]

I have 265/70-16 on my stock rims with absolutely no rubbing with the wheels at full turn. They fill the wheel well nicely. I have a decent picture if anyone would like to post it for me. Thanks.

hi,
i too have an 02/explorer/xlt/4x4/auto/4.0
i just did a boat load of work and want to
finish it with new shoes (your tire size).
no rubbing at all?????
i would love to see your photos, please
thanks/regards, bill, billt55@comcast.net

 

[Cozmik]

I had 265/75/R16's on my '05 Eddie Bauer, stock suspension with no issues. That size tire will fit on 3rd Gen and up Explorer's stock.

 

[Kovalchuk]

I had severe rubbing issues with the 265/75/16 tires. However, mine were an MT pattern so that also added to the problem

A few zip-ties on my mud flaps and all is well. I have some pics of how I used the zip ties in page 2 of this thread.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221374&page=3

 

[thepotroast]

** Never mind...just noticed that this is a 4yr old thread **

 

[thepotroast]

hi,
i too have an 02/explorer/xlt/4x4/auto/4.0
i just did a boat load of work and want to
finish it with new shoes (your tire size).
no rubbing at all?????
i would love to see your photos, please
thanks/regards, bill, billt55@comcast.net

You are responding to a 4yr old post...

 

[malaka]

will i not get a reply due to age of the post?

 

[Cozmik]

I had 265/75/R16's on my '05 Eddie Bauer, stock suspension with no issues. That size tire will fit on 3rd Gen and up Explorer's stock.

I had severe rubbing issues with the 265/75/16 tires. However, mine were an MT pattern so that also added to the problem

A few zip-ties on my mud flaps and all is well. I have some pics of how I used the zip ties in page 2 of this thread.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221374&page=3

will i not get a reply due to age of the post?

You did get replies.

 

[malaka]

hi again,
just saw your ride, quite nice!
i noticed you have an 05 eddie/v8.
mine is an 02 xlt/4.0. i guess they both
are 3rd gen, therefore the tire issue
is moot, right? so the 265/75/16s are the
way to go....it will be done!!!
thanks for the input,
bill

 

[malaka]

p.s.
mine is a complete stock ride with oe wheels, do you think there would be a big difference between 265/75/16 and 265/70/16?
bill

 

[Kovalchuk]

p.s.
mine is a complete stock ride with oe wheels, do you think there would be a big difference between 265/75/16 and 265/70/16?
bill

The tire is less tall... but not a huge difference.

 

[Saik]

Super old topic, but I'm currently due for a tire change, and this is the first thread to popup on Google. For the 265/75/R16 is that better than the 265/70/R16?

 

[kalison]

Yeah I really want to get 265 75 16, on my 03... I would think all is well... however I might try for the 70s just to be sure.