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    bumps when steering left.

    what's up guys, second post including new member intro. I've got a 04 ford explorer xlt stock. love my truck and everything about it. I've had my run ins with minor problems here and there but it's just me and my explorer and I don't mind dealing with them. so here's my current issue. when...
  2. Rick

    List of Useful Threads Tire and Wheel Forum's Best Threads

    Lifts and Max tire sizes Ranger max. tire sizes Wheels: Offset, Backspacing, & Wheel Spacers Bolt pattern chart How to: Basic Tire Repair 101 The Definitive Wheel Stud Article Reprogramming For Tire Size and Gear Ratios Lug nut wheel torque specification chart Updated Chart: Max Tire...
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    Post Pics Of Your Tires (want to see what 275/45/20 on a Sport looks like)

    I'm looking to go from stock tire size (on the Sport 20x9 rim) on my 2013 XSport to 275/45/20. I have H&R springs ready for install once my stock tires wear out. I'd like to see what they look like on our XSports before I purchase. Anyone have them that want to share?...
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    Wheel Options

    I've had this on my mind for a while, and I've searched around a lot, but nothing quite catches my eye. Maybe I'm not searching hard enough.. but basically, I'm searching for a very nice looking wheel set. I have the XLT trim level, and these wheels, currently, which are 17s : The idea of...
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    Front End Vibration, Driving me Crazy!

    Hey all, This has been a developing issue for about a month now (as I try and figure out what is to blame). Whenever I drive my 03 Explorer over 55-60mph there is this horrible vibrating almost shaking feeling that resonates through the footwell and door, the entire front end basically...
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    Aluminum wheel corrosion - Spidering

    I have a 2013 ex limited with the aluminum polished wheels. The car has been babied since purchased new and I never use abrasive cleaners on the wheels. I've recently noticed several corrosion lines on them. It seems like three years old is too soon for this to be happening. Has anyone else had...
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    For Sale 22x10.5 Black KMC District Wheels w/Nitto 420

    Selling my set of (4) Black KMC District 22x10.5 et28 with 285/35/22 Nitto 420s. Tires have about 5K miles on them. Three of the wheels are in perfect condition one has some road rash which is reflected in the price. This is the one with road rash...
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    Factory Wheels for 2003 Explorer Limited

    Just Curious if the newer explorer rims (2006-2010) fit on 02-05 models. Interested in getting the 20 inch factory rims from the 2008-2010, or the smaller rims that come stock on the limited motels...
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    wheel size questions

    ok so i know that it has been done and i know the information is out there but for some odd reason this whole backspace and offset thing just isnt clicking in my head. the stock wheels are 17x8 with a 40 mm offset and 6 inches of backspace i believe (please correct me if im wrong) im...
  10. W

    Aftermarket rim advice

    Hi, Im looking to put rims on my 06 explorer because mine are discolored. I was looking at getting a rim that was 17x8 and I currently have the 16x7 stock rims on. The ones Im looking at are mayhem patriots with a +15 offset. I'm just seeing if I will need a spacer or anything else to make them...
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    For Sale Sport Wheels & Tires

    Brand new original 20" wheels & tires from a 2014 Ford Explorer Sport (less than 300 miles on them). Perfect for someone who bought another model, but wants the Sport wheels. The Ford dealership actually quoted me $10k to do the upgrade from anything other than the Sport model... which is...
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    Wheels for 04 explorer v8 limited edition

    Ok so i dont like the stock chrome wheels and wondering what wheels i could put on like does anyone have like rockstar wheels or somthing please put pictures.
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    96 Ford Explorer Front Wheel Hub Replaced...now ABS hits at soft stops.

    Want to start my first thread by saying this forum & community is awesome. I have saved thousands of dollars rummaging through posts & doing the work myself because of this community. So here is my issue: I recently replaced my front wheel hub/bearings & had to reuse my old ABS sensor as...
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    2005 Sport Trac SLT Rims and Tires

    Hello everyone... I have recently purchased a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 2WD and am not really happy with the stock rims and tires it has. They look kind of small... I want to give it a sporty look and maybe get bigger rims and tires without a lift, but not so big that it will rub and...
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    18x9 fuel full blown rims?

    So I'm waiting for my btf spacer lift to come in the mail and when it does I'm going with 18x9 fuel full blown 1mm offset 5in backspacing on 275 70r18 goodyear duratracs. My question is will this rim size and offset give a good stance? Should I Also Run spacers? If anybody has a setup similar...
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    Tire & Wheel Input for 05 explorer *Updated*

    Hi guys, I currently have the 17" OEM rims (245/65/17) on my 05 Explorer XLT W/Advance Track. I have a set of winter tires for the stock rims and now want to get another set for the rest of the year, my questions are A) With Advance track will the larger rim / different tire size effect the...
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    Wheel spacers/adapters

    Hey guys, I'm getting cheap brand new rims and tires that are a 5x5 lug pattern, and I need adapters to the 5x4.5 pattern. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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    Rubbing and speaking on the front driver side tire

    Hey all, First post here. I have a 99 Mercury Mountaineer with AWD. I have been hearing some speaking and rubbing on my front driver side tire/wheel. I have taken the wheel and tire off and check to see if there was anything rubbing the interior of the wheel to no luck. Does anyone have any...
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    New Wheels, Tires, And Possibly Spacers

    I am looking at getting new wheels and tires, I have found tires, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Dueler+A%2FT+Revo+2&partnum=105SR5REVO2OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes And wheels, http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clm-7015812 And I am looking...
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    22" Wheels For Explorer

    285-40/22 tires fit nice don't rub ill post more when I get better pics
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    Would XLT/XLS tires fit on a Eddie Bauer?

    Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2002 Eddie Bauer explorer, but it came with some really loud mud tires. I found a set of 5 used tires on stock rims from a XLT. I know the sizes are different (235/70r16 vs 245/70r16) but wondered if I could still use them. The set of 5 stock rims...
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    97 Explorer Eddie Bauer - question of wheels??

    Recently i traded out my Ford Focus for the 97 Eddie Bauer explorer i have now..LOVE it..has all the goodies and i even managed to ditch the factory stereo, but keep the factory amp/ sub and speakers.. I noticed i have these 5 spoke wheels, which at first thought where alloy? But they are steel...
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    Plasti Dip Wheels and new tires!

    Well I finally am getting around to post this! Been very busy lately. But I decided to get some new tires 245/75/16's and decided to stick with the stock rims, just plasti-dip them black. I am so glad I did, and am incredibly happy with the turn out. Plasti-dip is one of the easiest things to...
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    1993 ford explorer 2 inch lift, what backspacing for wheels?

    So I am soon going to be installing a 2 inch skyjacker lift kit with AAL rear and shackles, then coils in the front, and i have decided on 31x10.5x15 goodyear dura tracs for tires and then some pro comp 15x8 steelies, I'm wondering what backspacing i need and what exactly backspacing is. thanks...
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    New Tires

    Hey everyone I am new to the forum and I wanted to thank you for having me. I am the proud owner of a 2013 Ford Explorer Base model and I was wondering if anyone could help me out with an issue. I want to put 33" tires on my new ride with very minimal cutting or lifting if possible. My goal...
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