Biggest tires on 2012 Expy with Factory 20s

[Rj Smith]

Has anyone compared their reality vs what Edmunds suggests? Immediate flags are:

2018 @ https://www.edmunds.com/ford/expedition/2018/cost-to-own/
2020 @ https://www.edmunds.com/ford/expedition/2020/cost-to-own/


1. Can't modify anything so the values are generic
2. Price is off,
3. Finance costs are off. For new, can't account for dealer incentives or 0% APR
4. No way to account for intangibles of # of trips to the mechanic warrantied or not

BL: Anyone find value or truth to their experience on these?

Commentary:
Torn between buying a 18 CPO 202 A ($43k after tax) or a 2020 201A w/pano ($55k after tax).... I think i'm trying to convince myself that the new car payment ($733 * 60 months, 0%) is a better value over the long haul than the used car ($634 * 60 months, 4%) payment.

More depreciation with the new car, but more used financing interest total payment ($3,612).

Cash flow neutral but... Could invest that $100 a month and earn 8%

Beyond the $$, I need to assess personal value of the 201 vs 202 packages (I don't think much).

EDIT I spreadsheet this and I came up with at the 5yr mark, the 2018 costs $10k less than the 2020 with less debt to income (minor credit difference), better options package, but will probably have more mechanic visits some of which could be lengthy. This confirms what others have said often, buy a gently used.

I just wish I could put a value on the worries of the 2018 model year (42K miles) vs the ones they figured out in 2020.

 

[Greg3025780]

So I bought a 2012 Expy Limeted EL 4x4 one owner with 156k.It has the factory option 20s with OEM tires that are 275/55/20. My question is what is the largest tire I can put on the factory Ford Rim with no lift? I was looking at Goodyear Ultra Terrain AT, Cooper AT3, Toyo Open County AT3, Hankook Dynapro AT2 and MT Baha ATP3.

Any help on tire size and a great tire. Have some gravel but thus won't be a off road beast and still want to maintain ride quality but willing to give up some for looks. It's a garage Queen. LOL. I might level the front but for now what is the biggest tire I can run without issues? Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give to me.

 

[Greg3025780]

I posted this in the correct section but did not get any responses. I am sure this has been asked and answered 1000 times but I can't find it
I bought a 2012 Expy Limited EL 4x4 with factory 20s. What is the largest tire that I can put on this without any lift or cutting? Thank you in advance for any assistance.

 

[Kjhawkeye1]

Welcome and you are right, this has been asked a bunch of times so I would use the search in the 3rd gen section.

 

[fordc82]

You prop have tires already, but check out the Falken Wildpeak AT3. I purchased the same size as the original ties. 275/65R 18, except i got the LT tires. We use it to go to the office and to school to pick up the grands, but got these for the occasional drive on the beach. Plus I think they look great (everyone has their own opinion). Hope you found something you can enjoy!!
Hooah!