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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Stupid Question about Tire Spacers

I am finally trying to upgrade rims & tires, looking at XD's and Moto's 17" or 18" rims with some Nitto Terra Grapler 265/65/17 or 18. I researched it and can't find out what sizes I need to start worrying about tire spacers, thanks in advance. You guys save me hours of problems and nightmares. Thanks again. Its a 2000 Limited Excursion 7.3
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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I am finally trying to upgrade rims & tires, looking at XD's and Moto's 17" or 18" rims with some Nitto Terra Grapler 265/65/17 or 18. I researched it and can't find out what sizes I need to start worrying about tire spacers, thanks in advance. You guys save me hours of problems and nightmares. Thanks again. Its a 2000 Limited Excursion 7.3
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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17" XD Revolvers with Nitto Trail Grappler 295/70/17 is what my heart is currently set on, around $1600 on ebay right now. Just wondering if any1 knows when I need to start worrying about spacers or not, I know you need em on 20"s but do I need em on anything under that?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Oelfke
17" XD Revolvers with Nitto Trail Grappler 295/70/17 is what my heart is currently set on, around $1600 on ebay right now. Just wondering if any1 knows when I need to start worrying about spacers or not, I know you need em on 20"s but do I need em on anything under that?
You don't NEED them unless the offset of the wheels (not tires) is wrong for your application. That's why you see people using them with OEM Ford 20" wheels. Those were not designed for the Excursion.

If you buy aftermarket wheels, you should be able to get the correct offset no matter what size rims you are buying.

Wheel Tech - Offset

Now, what size offset? I have no idea. I'm very happy with my stock wheels. Someone else will have to tell you that info.
 
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