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Offroad wheel and tire

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Hey all, long time no see, sorry about the sudden ghosting -- it's my destiny to be that empty promises forum guy that blames it on life.

Could use some criticisms / recommendations.

Found a deal on $50 rims for my roadtrip next week.
This is what I'm looking at:
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If I get this what should I be aware of? I plan on using these to drive Dallas to Blanca Co -- so HWY speeds. Any cheap tire recommendations that are closer to original? Any cheap tire recommendations?
Kinda thinking about putting a cargo hitch on and tire changing at the airbnb.

Pressure? I would guess the same PSI but..?

THanks all!
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SOmeone is going to say "I wouldn't trust 50 rims." Me neither lol I guess I'll bring a magnet
 

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15 IM diameter wheels will not clear the brakes.
 

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15 IM diameter wheels will not clear the brakes.
My dumbass, I knew I was missing something. 18" then
 

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Alright so this is what I want, I think:
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I see stock Explorers are 245/60R18... but idk why, no cost savings, .75" lesser clearance than my choice.
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See that should work. Thats the size most people run on their Interceptor rims. Just double check spoke clearence when you buy the wheels.
 

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See that should work. Thats the size most people run on their Interceptor rims. Just double check spoke clearence when you buy the wheels.
X4 thanks!
 

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Update: 265/6018 seems to run ~$50 less per and closer to stock sizing. 1/4" less clearance for $200 a set, bet.
245/6518 may provide more availability regarding rims.
 

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You should get Forscan to change tire size too.
 

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You should get Forscan to change tire size too.
Eh.. for my secondary set of tires? Not really worth it when I do 110% the speed anyways lol Speed accuracy is the only reason right? The power isn't tuned to the radius of tires correct? I'm kind of a purist, so I'll get onboard, but I'm also kinda cheap

CHances are I'm getting stock/scratched 6 gen Explorer 20's
 

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Well your odometer will be off which effects mileage if you want to sell it and service intervals.
 

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Well your odometer will be off which effects mileage if you want to sell it and service intervals.
That isn't something I considered. Thanks again for holding my hand through my first rim purchase.
Or visa versa. But yeah, not a terribly big deal for me, <30 miles out of nearly 1400, round trip.

Looks like I found a good deal on a set of 255/50r20's that came off an explorer. 2.3% smaller radius/circumference. 1685040541904.png
 



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