will these tires and wheels fit my explorer

anyone know if a 70/17 tire and wheel will fit a 96 eddie baurer 4 dr? the tires are michelins, dont remember the width, but the rims are 8" wide, 17" American Racing. I am willing to lift the truck like an inch or so if need be, my stock wheels are 16" with a 70 or 75 series tire on em. Thanks

 

[WellsLaw]

Ah you have to know the width (235, 245, 255, 265, etc) b/c the 70, 75, 80 numbe is a percentage of that resulting in the sdiewal height ... so I cannot answer, sorry.