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Old 07-22-2003, 04:46 PM
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Question Tire and wheel combinations for a 03 Explorer XLT 4x4

I havent quite yet decided if i want to put a body lift and add some meats or keep the suspenion as is and add some nice wide/large rims. I have seen some with 20's and some with 22's. I like both, i am really looking to fill the fender up really good (hopefully without a air system). I havent seem any with a body lift or meats.

Keep in mind that this is my family rig, my wife hauls the kids around day to day, we use it to go on vacations, etc. I would like to still keep what decent gas mileage i have.


what do you all think? Should I lift it and run meats or should i go 20's or 22's?

What do you think would be the best tire wheel combiniation (sizes) for each option? If i went with a 3" body lift, i thougth about running 32x10.5x17. If i decided on 20's i would run 275/45/20 and with 22's i would go 305/45/22.

your opinions and suggestions are much needed.
 
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Old 07-22-2003, 06:58 PM
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Tire and wheel combinations for a 03 Explorer XLT 4x4

Have you compared prices? 20's or 22's are going to cost you BIG $$$$$ and, in my opinion anyway, look way too ghetto. I've seen some "package deals" at tire shops recently where something in the 20" to 22" range is $5K or more.
 
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Tire and wheel combinations for a 03 Explorer XLT 4x4

yes, i do realze that getting the bling is going to cost me. Lucky for me i have a friend that works in the tire/wheel business. Through him i can save almost $1000 on any tire package deal. So yes, i do agree, getting the 20/22 will cost me, but hey if it makes me happy and my ride look bad ***, then i am all for it.
 
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Old 08-23-2003, 07:44 AM
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Tire and wheel combinations for a 03 Explorer XLT 4x4

Hey I am selling some 20's that I had on my explorer with tires. They are 20 inch chrome. They are only a month old. Hit me back if you are interested.
 
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