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On the last gen edge sport, they came with 22's and the had the same 5 x 4.5" pattern as the explorers. If the offset is the same and the hub bore they would look good on an explorer sport with about a 1-1.5" drop.





They are 22 x 9 with a 39 mm offset and the tire size is 265/40/22

Your wheels are 20x 8.5 with a 44mm offset and a 63.4mm hub bore
 

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Originally Posted by 05RedFX4
On the last gen edge sport, they came with 22's and the had the same 5 x 4.5" pattern as the explorers. If the offset is the same and the hub bore they would look good on an explorer sport with about a 1-1.5" drop.





They are 22 x 9 with a 39 mm offset and the tire size is 265/40/22

Your wheels are 20x 8.5 with a 44mm offset and a 63.4mm hub bore
What about when it's time for new tires going with something just a little smaller on same wheel with a drop? Guessing the wheels are to small for that to look right?
 
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Thanks for the interior pics. It's just as nice as the rest of the car
 
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What about when it's time for new tires going with something just a little smaller on same wheel with a drop? Guessing the wheels are to small for that to look right?
It was just a suggestion, you can run whatever wheel and/or tire combo and/or size you want. Afterall, your making the payments, not me. I just threw my opinion out there, that's what I would do if I had a new explorer sport.
 
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 05RedFX4
It was just a suggestion, you can run whatever wheel and/or tire combo and/or size you want. Afterall, your making the payments, not me. I just threw my opinion out there, that's what I would do if I had a new explorer sport.
I truly appreciate your input, I hope you did not find my response offensive, I was only asking for thoughts on lowering with same wheel and maybe smaller tire, still open to those suggestions - happy Friday
 
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Originally Posted by MTM Ford
Thanks for the interior pics. It's just as nice as the rest of the car
Thank you!! There are more areas that deserve attention, but as stated I was limited on time, but will be happy to get more. The powered 3rd row seats are awesome -- think they have been around for a while but new to me plus the no hands rear hatch
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 08:08 AM
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I hope you did not find my response offensive
No were good. Turns out I misread your first post and made an improper response.
 
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Old 06-11-2016, 08:02 PM
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Yes -- a slight drop (maybe 1-1/2"....???) would put the cherry on top of that sundae.....
 
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congrats
Thanks!! Appreciate your input!
 
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Old 06-15-2016, 11:09 PM
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Tuner/tunes ordered, pretty excited about this! Decided to go with Livernois, from all my reading they are on top of things regarding the Explorer.
 
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Ought to really scoot with a tuner!!!
 
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Does anyone know if these Ecoboost benefit from CAI? I know on my f150 they were frowned upon and many opted for the gotts mod. Curious if I should do a drop in filter or other option.
 
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Received four tunes, running a 93 performance tune now. This little grocery getter came alive, I am very impressed so far.
 
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Good looking ride. My wife has a 2015 sport and it is a blast to drive. I love the new look of the 2016 and think the wheels are a big improvement
 


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