Will 15" wheels fit on a 3rd gen Explorer

[SUL73NAZ]

I know I read the sticky and the smallest size people have used is 16" on 3rd gen explorers but does anyone know if 15" wheels will fit or if anyone has tried? Thanks.

 

[therover1991]

I know I read the sticky and the smallest size people have used is 16" on 3rd gen explorers but does anyone know if 15" wheels will fit or if anyone has tried? Thanks.

im pretty sure they wont clear the brakes. you can probably find something if you search quick, or maybe someone else can chime in just to confirm.

Here ya go

 

[Kazer]

they fit. theres a guy in the facebook group with them

http://www.facebook.com/groups/356770647719287/

 

[fordexplorer98]

You can make them fit, but I think the v8s had bigger bakes hence fore larger wheels? I got the stock 2nd gen to fit(15") with 1" adapters and grinding on the bottom of the spindles.

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc353/Benshorses/2011-11-12_13-19-32_893.jpg

 

[Kazer]

You can make them fit, but I think the v8s had bigger bakes hence fore larger wheels? I got the stock 2nd gen to fit(15") with 1" adapters and grinding on the bottom of the spindles.

Those look mean! got a full shot of the truck?

 

[SUL73NAZ]

Thanks buddy! I can't decide whether to go with 16",15", or 17" wheels on my expo which is why i ask. After seeing pictures of this ranger with 15" wheels it had me drooling

and this last one i could not resist... his suspension set up is so nice... I like how he went all out and did better brakes and hubs

 

[fordexplorer98]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc353/Benshorses/2011-11-13_17-09-47_526.jpg

There you go kazer, i would go with the 16 or 17" rims, cause they fit and the 15s will rub on the calipers forsure.

 

[Explore2005]

15's on a 3rd gen

The white 05 Explorer belongs to me. The rims are 15x8 Mickey Thompson Classic II's with 235/75/15 Goodyear Silent Armor's. The rims will fit but I was using .25'' spacers. I also have the Rancho Quick Lift on it. I just sold the rims and tires this past saturday and went back to 16's. I now have a set of 16x7 steelies from a 04 Crown Vic with 245/75/16 Goodyear MT/R's. I will post pic's soon.

they fit. theres a guy in the facebook group with them

http://www.facebook.com/groups/356770647719287/

 

[Explore2005]

This is it now with the 16x7's & 245/75/16 MT/R's

 

[mendy]

Just get 16x8s. Plenty of tyre options inr that size without rubbing issues