I was undecided about adding lift kit of bigger wheels to my 2000 excursion 2wd...
After staring at it for a while today i realized that i like the stock high and i like my tires. I just want the tires to stick out a bit to give it a low beefy look. I did a lil research and found out about wheel spacers. I don't think a 2'' inch spacer would do enough justice to my liking so the questions are:

1-What's the thickest wheel spacer i can go with on a 2wd 2k ex?
2-How will it effect the mpg and handling?
3-What material is recommended (aluminum?)
4-can i buy them used?
4-Are they safe?

From the picture below, What would you guys recommend?

 

I would recomend not doing that, but that's just me. You can get them on eBay, I don't believe that I've seen more than 2" though.

 

You can go w/a 305 70 which will give you a little more width w/out using spacers.

 

Do i need wider rims?

 

No. If those are stock 16"ers you can go 305/70 or even 75's. On the spacer thing you really should not go more than 1/4". Anything bigger you'll have to do adaptors. Most tire places won't put them on because of safety/liability issues. I'm picking some 305/70/17's dura grapplers on xd spys next week. I'll send some pics.

Good luck w/ur new bro. The kick *** things you can do are endless.

 

I would not do spacers either.....very hard on the front wheel bearings ......lessens the load capacity....do you tow at all ? Definately not for towing.

 

Yea, i didnt feel all that safe about it. Thanks for the response..

 

does anyone have a picture of an ex with wheel spacers on with stock rims and tires?? im thinking of 1inch spacers for my EX. thanks guys!