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Old 09-13-2011, 12:11 AM
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Biggest tire on a 2002 Excursion?

Hi, I have a 02 Excursion and want to know whats the biggest tire I could fit on the Excursion with no modifications? Thanks.
 
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I believe 33" is the "safe" number since each brand is slightly different.
 
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Thanks, I want to get the BFG KM2. Would that work in 33 inch?
 
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Don't see why not.
 
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I have an 01 4*4 ex and I have 305/70/16 Goodyear duratracs. If I have the wheel cranked all the way there is evidence of the tire just touching the inner fender.
 
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I have an 01 4*4 ex and I have 305/70/16 Goodyear duratracs. If I have the wheel cranked all the way there is evidence of the tire just touching the inner fender.
Curious - do you tow any? I got the 285s b/c I was leary about ballooning sidewalls. Pics?
 
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These things are rock solid. I tow around 9k with my enclosed traile and I dont have a problem. They are load range E tire but max air pressure is only 65 psi. I have been on two long trips over 600miles each and they have been really good.

 
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Old 09-13-2011, 10:33 AM
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2wd 285/75/16

4wd 305/70/16
 
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These things are rock solid. I tow around 9k with my enclosed traile and I dont have a problem. They are load range E tire but max air pressure is only 65 psi. I have been on two long trips over 600miles each and they have been really good.
So you're on stock wheels too? Pic is kinda far away. This is my first try with the Duratracs - but nearly everyone I've read about loves em. Mine are LR E's also and I have 65 in em for now - but will go to 75-80 in the rears when towing. Had em for a month now -we'll see how they do...and next time I'll try the 305's.
 
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Sorry they are not stock wheels. I just got this EX about a month ago and these where already on here. He said the Duratracs where new.

 
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Bpayton sorry to get off topic but do you have a picture that shows how far out the tires com in relation to the fenders with your wheels? I am considering 16x8s with 315s and yours would be a good indicator of what I would be dealing with.
 
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I dont right now but I can measure it and take a piture tonight for you.
 
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Originally Posted by Skinsfan6
Bpayton sorry to get off topic but do you have a picture that shows how far out the tires com in relation to the fenders with your wheels? I am considering 16x8s with 315s and yours would be a good indicator of what I would be dealing with.
Stock rim with 315's. The 2nd photo is a 16x9'' rim.
 
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Is that a fully stock excursion and do the 315's hit anything when turning hard or have a lot of suspension articulation?
 
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In those photos, I have a stock rear set up and the front is lifted 2'' with the level kit - see below. The front tires rub the rear of the front leaves, but not annoyingly so IMO.
 
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