need an answer quick!
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need an answer quick!
I found a deal on some Explorer rims and tires. I'm pretty sure the rims are 15X7. I know the bolt pattern is the same but would these fit my '93 Aero without rubbing? The Aero uses a 14X6. I'm checking on the tire size. The price is good enough for the rims alone if I could find tires that would work for them
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The proper size put everything back to normal.
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Thanks. I can live that. I'll just have to take it out and see how far off it is. I forgot about the original 215 size. It makes the error less overall.
If it goes well, I'm pickng up the Explorer Limited wheels and tires with 2K miles on them for $200.
If it goes well, I'm pickng up the Explorer Limited wheels and tires with 2K miles on them for $200.
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get'em...you can only buy 'elcheapo 14's in 215 size anymore, the good US rubber
is all 205..so in 15 inch, you have far more choices in size, tire rack has the exact diameter of all their rubber, you can get a really close match of the originals
in a 15 inch size, and they will be a touch narrower, if memory serves me correctly,
so you will save gas. I waited for months to land 15 inch forged ranger rims, ended up with 14's, and found out 'ol 215s are no more. My speedo reads wrong, but i have a GPS, so you can go that route...
is all 205..so in 15 inch, you have far more choices in size, tire rack has the exact diameter of all their rubber, you can get a really close match of the originals
in a 15 inch size, and they will be a touch narrower, if memory serves me correctly,
so you will save gas. I waited for months to land 15 inch forged ranger rims, ended up with 14's, and found out 'ol 215s are no more. My speedo reads wrong, but i have a GPS, so you can go that route...
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Well crap. The seller came back with the actual tire size. They are 273X75X15 so they are 6" taller than mine 
I think $200 for rims alone is worth it. I can sell the tires and get something that fits.
I agree with you guys, 15" are the future - minimum.
I think $200 for rims alone is worth it. I can sell the tires and get something that fits.
I agree with you guys, 15" are the future - minimum.
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unless you want to go with some light truck tires that are crazy knobby (and even those are hard to find) you're right.
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Scored my rims today. The PO decided to keep the tires. That was okay with me since they wouldn't fit. Net result is I only paid $100 for four rims. They are in great shape and look like this pic.
Now I just need to decide what kind of tires to go with them. I do very little hauling and I prefer a smoother, more stable ride. I also have to deal with snow and ice.
Now I just need to decide what kind of tires to go with them. I do very little hauling and I prefer a smoother, more stable ride. I also have to deal with snow and ice.
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Ok, you may still want to go a with a little bit stiffer tire for tire life. A soft rubber will wear down quickly, especially on the outside edges due to the weight of the van. Don't go with an LT tire, but find the highest weight rated passenger tire in the size you need. A larger diameter will give you more rubber which will make for a softer ride.
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Well of course...isn't that why you buy nicer rims in the first place! 
Actually, I just checked - the tires I have on my Aero now (2 year old Firestone Destination LEs, barely half worn) aren't even made in my needed size anymore...time to get new 15" rims in a year or so I think when replacement time comes.
Actually, I just checked - the tires I have on my Aero now (2 year old Firestone Destination LEs, barely half worn) aren't even made in my needed size anymore...time to get new 15" rims in a year or so I think when replacement time comes.
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Well of course...isn't that why you buy nicer rims in the first place!
Actually, I just checked - the tires I have on my Aero now (2 year old Firestone Destination LEs, barely half worn) aren't even made in my needed size anymore...time to get new 15" rims in a year or so I think when replacement time comes.
Actually, I just checked - the tires I have on my Aero now (2 year old Firestone Destination LEs, barely half worn) aren't even made in my needed size anymore...time to get new 15" rims in a year or so I think when replacement time comes.