what size rims for an explorer?

[illbmeubu 10+ year member]

definitely go with 24s if you can afford. I initially did 22s and they still looked small, so i had to up it to the 4s. the bigger you can afford, the better you'll be.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

you have any pics of yours?

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

I would not 24s

I own an explorer.. check out my avatar

I got 22s and 40 series tire..

no rubbing and looks perfect IMO.. It could use some lowering a bit but I have opted to not lower it since Michigan's roads are ****ed man and I like to have some ride quality..

also with my 22s and 40 series tires, it matches up the diameter of stock wheels/tires so that way my MPG is not off and whatever.. Seriously, I got .1 or .2 better MPG with 22s lmao (My limited stock rims are heavy mofos so prolly that is why)

24s wont cut it at all and wont look good IMO.. Kind of donky like everyone says here.. I always have thought I should have stepped up to 24s but after some consideration, I realized 22s is all good.. I am loving how my explorer looks really..

Just hit me up if you want some more info.. or pics..

 

[illbmeubu 10+ year member]

you have any pics of yours?

I can dig up some and PM you.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

I would not 24s
I own an explorer.. check out my avatar

I got 22s and 40 series tire..

no rubbing and looks perfect IMO.. It could use some lowering a bit but I have opted to not lower it since Michigan's roads are ****ed man and I like to have some ride quality..

also with my 22s and 40 series tires, it matches up the diameter of stock wheels/tires so that way my MPG is not off and whatever.. Seriously, I got .1 or .2 better MPG with 22s lmao (My limited stock rims are heavy mofos so prolly that is why)

24s wont cut it at all and wont look good IMO.. Kind of donky like everyone says here.. I always have thought I should have stepped up to 24s but after some consideration, I realized 22s is all good.. I am loving how my explorer looks really..

Just hit me up if you want some more info.. or pics..

ya i saw the couple pics you got in your build log and it does look good. thats what i was worryed about to are the shitty roads with the big rims so have less tire on there. i think 22s would be the best choice. i mean i dont see how these people here drive there chargers on 24s with the rubber band tires.

I can dig up some and PM you.

ya take your time im in no hurry, but ya id appreciate it.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

yeah thats why I went with 40 series.. (I lived in Indiana that time though)

it is not as small as 35 series and looks way better IMO..

And like I said, it does not rub and all that so it is win-win to me..

BTW, if you ever decide to lower your explorer, have fun with some bills: you are going to have to replace your tires real quick, baill joints will quit on you fast, few other suspension components will quit on you, and lastly, your ride quality will be shot..

There is no real lowering kit or whatever made for explorers so all we can do is replace the springs and the cambers will be way off.. you can buy lowering camber adjusters but that wont perfect it at all..

Go to Explorerx.com if you get an Explorer, wealthy info on explorers on that website, enjoy..

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

nah i dont plan on lowering it.

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

i hate dumbass people that call everything wit big wheels a donk

Yes I understand that a "donk" is an older impala/caprice on big rims, Being "donked out" I use refering to any vehicle that has wheels way bigger than it should.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

Yes I understand that a "donk" is an older impala/caprice on big rims, Being "donked out" I use refering to any vehicle that has wheels way bigger than it should.

nah im not going with 24s. i was thinking 20s but then figured if im going to spend money might as well spend alittle more and get 22s.

 

[22mountaineer 10+ year member]

I agree with ugly, get some 2's with a 40 series and possibly lower it a hair. But personally I like a 6-7 spoke design. I had some 22/40 with a 7 spoke on my 2nd gen and it looked amazing. I took off the room rack and put roof slats off of a Tahoe to cover the holes.

Also to clear any confusion you would not have to lift with 4's. You would just have to get a smaller tire.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Stock...

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

I agree with ugly, get some 2's with a 40 series and possibly lower it a hair. But personally I like a 6-7 spoke design. I had some 22/40 with a 7 spoke on my 2nd gen and it looked amazing. I took off the room rack and put roof slats off of a Tahoe to cover the holes.

Also to clear any confusion you would not have to lift with 4's. You would just have to get a smaller tire.

ya with the bad roads around here, i need as much tire i can get on there. just going ot go with 2s and ya, i like the 6-7 spoke design. thats probably what im going to go with.

Stock...

i will have the stock ones on in the winter

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

Stock...

Probably the best reccomendation so far, I dont see the point in dropping a grand on some shiny hunks of metal.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I dont see the point in dropping a grand on some shiny hunks of metal.

winnar

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

Stock...

x2. My expo sits on stock 16" I think