Anybody running larger wheels and tires on their stock Expy's? I currently have a 2000 XLT 4x4 with the performance package running 17x8s.

I am looking to get wider wheels (17x10 or 18x8 or 10). I don't want to lift the truck but want to fill out the wheel well as much as I can. Also, I really don't want to go to a huge wheel (20) and have to go with a low profile street tire. This truck will have to go through the snow and occasionally go into the grass and mud.

Any suggestions on the wheels and/or tires on the Expy would help me out.

Thanks

 

You'll find a larger selection of tires that fit 16" rims instead of 17"+. The BFGoodrich ATs in a 285/75R16 size on 16x8 rims look terrific on an Expedition.


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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x2 F150 XLT Reg. Cab LWB- 5.4L, Tow Pkg, 3.55LS, CD player,Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, Special Appearance Pkg., tinted windows, Line-X bedliner, 285/60R16 Goodyear Eagle GT IIs and Prime #155 wheels.

http://members.visualcities.com/NoMo

 

Well... Goodyear makes a Wrangler GS-A in 37x12.50x17. No idea if it would fit, though. Definitely taller and wider. 7" taller and 1.75 wider.

If you don't want/need that much heighth, you could go with BFG's Sport Truck T/A HR4 on a 10" rim - 345/55R17's. About 2" taller and 3" inches wider. (More a performance truck tire than an all terrain)

 

How about a few more questions? I have a 99 XLT with factory alumnium wheels. I was thinking about switching to the stock 17" wheels and standard size tires. Will any changes be necessary to keep the spedo and gearing the same? Are the 17" wheels of a late model 4x4 F-150 with the off road package the same wheels that are on the Exp?
Thanks for the help.

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1999XLT,5.4,Wedgewood Blue,ClassIII Front and Rear,K+N,Bug Deflector,Window Vent Shades,Stainless Steel Door Edges

 

Gato,

I have seen the Antera rims on several Expeditions. Not too flashy, but a little expensive. They come in 18 and 17in. An awesome tire is the Bridgetone Dueller H/P or HTS. I have these on my Lexani 18x8 and they are great. For a pic of the Anteras on an Expy go to the following link:
http://www.bhma.com/cgi-bin/bhma.sto...iew/expedition

Hope this helps.

Robert

 

Thanks for the info DRC.

Where can you find the Antera rims besides BMHA?

And how do they look on yours? Did the 18's with the Bridgestones fill out the wheel well more than the stock 17s, or does it look pretty much the same?

Thanks

 

Gato,

I also would not get them at bhma. I don't know where you are located, but if there are any tire shops around you town they should be able to order them for you. I don't think tire shops like Big-O tires or similar ones would order them for you, but look for shops that carry custom rims. Just look in your phone book and give them a call.
As far as filling up the wheel well, the 18in wheels did not fill up much more than stock because the tires are not as thick as the stock one. I have 60 series tires on my 18in, whereas the stock 17in come with 70 series tires. However, my car is slightly lowered so my wheel wells are filled up more. Take a look.
http://www.zing.com/picture/p84d7e7c...7.jpg.orig.jpg

However, since these wheels are wider, the handling on the Expy is greatly improved. I was actually not expecting the improvement, but it is definetly there. Hope this helps.

Robert

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98 Green Eddie Baur Expedition 4x4, 5.4L
3.73 gears, Four corner LLS, tan leather
Modifications:
Stereo Attenna replaced with smaller one
Green Monochromatic Paint Job (EB trim and bumpers)
Billet grilles
18in Lexani chrome rims wrapped w/ Bridgetone Duellers H/P
MagnaFlow Dual Rear Exhaust
Lowered 1.5in all around (by Full Effect)
Front clear corner lenses
Two front/side windows tinted.
Stereo:
Eclipse 7002 in-dash LCD monitor
Eclipse 5962 in-dahs 6 disc cd changer (had to modify behind dash to install)
Accele TV tuner w/ 2 diversity antennas mounted on each power quarter window
Accele Hi-Fi VCR custom installed in front console
Alpine 8081 digital alarm with paging system
Coming Attractions:
Superchip
Air management system
JL stealthbox
and possibly upgrading to 20in rims

 

I have 18 x 9.5 '99-00 Lightning rims on mine. 285/55-18 tires. Looks good, handles good. No complaints.



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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--390rwhp/441rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--362rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

El Gato,

For what you are trying to accomplish, I highly recommend 18" wheels/tires.

I just bought 18" x 8.5" TSW Trackers with 285/60/18 Bridgestone H/P tires and LOVE THEM. They filled out the fender wells, look awesome, and improved the ride & handling and they are virtually the same overall diameter as stock.

Stock 17" 265/70/17:
tire width: 10.43"
overall diameter: 31.6"

18" 285/60/18:
tire width: 11.22"
overall diameter: 31.5"

Also, since you have an XLT it probably doesn't have the fender flares that the Eddie Bs have so they will fill the wells nicely.



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'00 Expedition EB
5.4L, Estate Green, 4x4, LLS, Tow Pkg,

18" TSWs, 285/60/18 Bridgestone H/Ps
Superchip
Flowmaster 70 duals
Airaid
Hellwig anti-sway bar
Billet Grills
Wood Trim
Tinted Windows


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