Changing rims and tires!

[mejren]

Hello!

I'm planning to buy a set of rims for my 2007 expedition, looking at the 18 inch ones they all look ugly so I thought I'd go for 20 inch. The thing is I don't want to loose the off-road ability due to bigger rims and thinner tire, in other words I can't lower the tire pressure much with such rims and tires.

The current tire size I have is 255/70/R18.

Is there any tires with the same size which would fit on 20"s and fit on the expedition?
I couldn't find ones my self unfortunately.

Suggestions are welcomed!

One more question!

Would the tire sensors be effected if I change the rims? I don't know where they are installed exactly and I'm afraid the people at the tire shop would ruin them.

 

[GRIP]

here you can get a idea here.


http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gar...del=Expedition+4wd&autoYear=1997&autoModClar=

 

[mejren]

Thanks for the link, I actually found some good rims which would fit into my expy there

 

[Stoned06]

If you want to stick to an off road tire, 18's are probably the way to go to keep a decent side wall. If it is for occasional off road use, possibly 20's with a 60 or 65 series sidewall would work. The 65 series may be taller than a stock tire, but maybe not too much.
I am hoping these will be on my Expy this summer. Won't be that bright or take up that much of the wheel well, but they are the 22" Harley F-150 rims. Strictly a summer "on-road" tire though.

 

[ROCKSBITE]

i hope those tis rims for $2,000 a peice come with a tire :troll:

 

[ROCKSBITE]

wow tires for a 24" rim arnt that bad

 

[HOWSABEER]

I HAVE THE F150 LARIAT 20"S ON MINE WITH A 275/55/20 AND I HAUL BOTH MY FOUR WHEELERS DOWN A BUMPY DIRT ROAD THAT IS ABOUT A MILE LONG. REGARDLESS IF IF IS DRY OR MUDDY AND THEY WORK GREAT.

 

[drsmith]

rolling on 24's here, the ride is nice and smooth, just have to watch those pot holes!

 

[97with24"]

I am also rollin' on 24" I love them, the ride is way better, it tightened up a lot