wheel and tire question

[shaunmac9128]

I posted this in the 06+ explorer section but now I think I am getting an 02-05. Just a tire question really. I am wondering what size tire I can run on a stock rim that will be a little taller than the stock one. Also wondering if anyone can recommend a similar tire, little taller than the stock setup, for a rim such as this..http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3975812/ Any help would be great. Thanks.

 

[ajthefishermen]

265/75/R17
265/75/R16 is the biggest you can go without lifting.

 

[shaunmac9128]

Okay, any idea what size tire would be good on a 15x8 rim like that? I don't need the absolute maximum, just taller than stock would be nice. Thanks.

 

[armysoldier30263]

what about a good size tire for a 2.5/2 in coil spacer lift? not looking for "biggest" just looking for something that would look nice

 

[Evolmotorsports]

No 15's only 16's

 

[rickybobby]

Okay, any idea what size tire would be good on a 15x8 rim like that? I don't need the absolute maximum, just taller than stock would be nice. Thanks.

31x10.5 for the 15's

 

[armysoldier30263]

No 15's only 16's

yes like he said for the 3rd gens you need 16" + wheels ... 15s are too small to clear the brake caliper

 

[shaunmac9128]

Are you sure? I'm not sure which generation it is I'm looking at like an 03-04 right now. I see lots of people say 31x10.5x15 is a common uprgade and I looking on off-road parts websites and they have 15x8s as options for the explorer. I'm just trying to get my info straight before I spend that much money haha.

 

[Limited02]

15's are too small as mentioned

 

[shaunmac9128]

Ok. Thank you. I'll start looking for 16x8 rims.

 

[shaunmac9128]

So something like this should work http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3977812P/?rtype=10 ? Any idea what size tire would be taller than stock (around 30 or 31 inches) that would fit a 16x8 rim?

 

[Limited02]

I believe the popular choice would be 265/75/16's.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit&reset=yes

 

[Ol' Codger]

Would there be an advantage to changing the size of the wheels and tires on a 2000 XLT from 15 in to 16 in. What would be the negatives. I just want more ground clearance but don't want to upset my mpg. Not a real car buff but I do like my exploder a lot.

 

[shaunmac9128]

any idea how much a setup like this would alter my speedo? 16x8s with 265-75s.

 

[CALDWELL]

roughly like 4-6 mph maybe ?

 

[Ol' Codger]

I'm sorry guys somehow I got involved in your conversation. I'm new to this site so tell me what I need to do to get the answer to my question. Thanks

 

[94ranger3.0]

what about just using wheel spacers to change the lug pattern and use a f150 wheel and tire combo

 

[shaunmac9128]

I found some rims I like. They are 17x9's. A 9 inch wide rim won't rub will it? what size tire would give me a larger than stock setup, 30 or 31 inches around there? No lift or anything just bigger rims and tires.