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i have a 01 explorer sport that rides rough i want to change tires and rims any tips?

whiteyford asked:


i love my truck and the handling is great but when it comes to the bumps and holes everything rattles. the suspension is great and i dont want to lose handling so what size tire should i go with?

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5 Comments on “i have a 01 explorer sport that rides rough i want to change tires and rims any tips?”

  1. #1 Gerald
    on Feb 23rd, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Explorer vehicle were identified as vehicles that turn over easy. Use the same size wheels and the factory size tires.

    Be safe…

  2. #2 Aaron M
    on Feb 26th, 2009 at 4:01 am

    Don’t use a tire that has a thinner sidewall than the OE tire. If you are planning on getting big chrome wheels, don’t get low-profile tires, they will make your ride absolutely horrible. If you are willing to pay this much for a better ride, it might be worth having your local honest mechanic (NOT Discount Tire) check out your suspension and see if you need new shocks. As they deteriorate ride quality gets worse.

  3. #3 Will S
    on Feb 26th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    The stock size.

  4. #4 Ozdevil
    on Feb 27th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    So if you need change that tires you should have little high milage on that car!
    May be time to check on suspension system too.
    Check your struts,bushings and links.
    If you are planing to go bigger sizes you may need the hook up your suspensions too.

  5. #5 biff
    on Mar 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 am

    Changing your wheels and tires will do nothing for your complaint. A waste of $$$ Find out what is rattling and tighten whats loose! Remember…this is not a big Cadillac, so dont think it will ride like one!!! Its a truck MAN!!!

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