1997 4x4 Explorer Eddie Bauer, tire size

[northman56]

Can I go to a 16" wheels & tires on my hoopty?? It has 15" wheels & tires on it now, I'm thinking like 255-70-16 without modifying anything.

 

[ThreeJs]

My 96 Eddie Bauer 4x4 uses a 255/70R16 as a stock tire.

 

[SoNic67]

P255/70R16 stock here too.

 

[rkh58]

255/70R16 on stock '98 XLT. Pic taken before any mods.

 

[northman56]

wheel size explorer / f150

Those rims you have on your 98, are they the same as a 98 f150?? as far as the rim goes? They look the same.

 

[chefduane]

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[Flash]

I'm running 265/70/16 with a little TT and rear spring lift.

 

[4rd Xplora]

Stock was the 255's. Now running 245/70R16. Why? Who knows

 

[96eb96]

Can I go to a 16" wheels & tires on my hoopty?? It has 15" wheels & tires on it now, I'm thinking like 255-70-16 without modifying anything.

Don't see why not, my EB has 16" wheels.

Your speedo may be a bit off though.

 

[intelisevil]

I just upgraded my '99 Mounty from stock 235/75R15 to stock option 255/70R16. No lift or mods required, the wheel wells just look a little bit fuller!

The speedometer difference was about 6%. You can change a little plastic gear in your Transfer Case ($8 part, 5-10 minutes).

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368613

 

[Towarscke]

Interesting. I have an original 96 V8 EB AWD (not selectable 4x4/4x2).. Rims are 15'' Wheels 235/70 R15..
I scanned my car manual because of this thread.. It is original 15'' with tear drop pattern rims.

 

[chefduane]

My stock '98 4x4 came with the 945a Preferred Package and Trailer Towing and P235/75r15's were on it when I bought it. Still running them.