I have a 1999 Expedition EB 5.4, 4x4 with LLS. The stock tires are 265/70/17's. Can I go any bigger safely on the stock wheels? The truck came from the dealer with passenger type tires and I want to switch to a LT tire - just because they look a little meaner. Any brand and size recomendations?

Thanks in Advanced!
Fred

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1999 Expedition EB, 4x4, 5.4, LLS, K&N with airbox mod, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Hooker 3" Chrome tip, Clear corner lenses, Synthetic Oils, Ford Splash Guards

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[This message has been edited by FastFreddy (edited 04-25-2001).]

 

Michelin LTX M/S is a great tire. smooth ride, good lifetime, looks mean.
You might could go a size higher

 

Think maybe a 285/60/17 would fit? That's less than a 1/4" height difference between tires.

 

I switched from the 17" to 16" and put on BFG's KO'S 285/75/16 and are 33 inches in diameter. No rubbing but comes close to the lower valance on turns. I know you want ones for 17" but it will give an Idea on diameter of a 33" tire.




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99 Expedition XLT,5.4L,4X4,3.73LS,285-75-16 KO'S9(old 17"AT/S),Airaid Intake,Superchip,Edlebrock shocks,Dynomax Super Turbo 3",Helwig Sway Arm,Polk speakers

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I've seen 285 60 17's P-Zeros and they look great. That same width and ratio in 18" looks incredible.

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'00 EB AWD.K&N,Whitewalls turned in.
K&N Cat-Back

 

FastFreddie,

Let me know what you find. I also want to replace my Goodyear Wrangler RTS 265/70/17's with tires that are more suitable for towing. I'll be following the thread...

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How come you guys don't go for bigger wheels? It improves the appearance of the Expedition so much. I recently put 20" Momo Vantage rims on mine and it looks 200% better than with my 17" stock wheels.

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I just got rid of my Goodyear Wrangler RTS 265/70/17 tires, they were the worst tires I have ever owned. I put on the Michelin LTX M/S and am very happy. Amazing improvements over the Goodyears. They are a bit pricey.

Regards, Tim

 

The reason I don't switch to bigger wheels is because you loose load carring capacity with lower profile tires. That's why the Expy with 16" wheels has a slightly higher towing capacity than the 17" wheeled models. I've thought of Chrome Lightning Wheels - or the HD wheels. I can't lose any towing capabilities - I have to tow my Mustang to the races.

From the way it looks I might be going with the stock size (just to make sure there is no clearance problems with the LLS. I'm looking at the BFG TA/KO's... they are expensive but everyone that has them, loves them.

Later
Fred

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1999 Expedition EB, 4x4, 5.4, LLS, K&N with airbox mod, Lund Interceptor Bug Guard, Hooker 3" Chrome tip, Clear corner lenses, Synthetic Oils, Ford Splash Guards

1987 Mustang LX50 Convertible - ProM Mass Air Conversion, Cobra Intake, Ported TFS TW heads, Steeda cam, full MAC exhaust, NOS dry Nitrous Kit, FRRP Springs, Koni Reds, and much more....

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