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Stock 2020 Explorer ST Wheel Variant Question

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Would a custom wheel (22x10.5) with a 305/40R22 tire that fits on a 2020 Ford Explorer ST (that came originally with the factory 20 inch wheel package and also has H&R lowering springs installed) also fit on a 2020 Ford Explorer ST (that came originally with the factory 21 inch street package and also has H&R lowering springs installed)? I am aware of the different wheel dimensions and offsets. What I do not know is the potential clearance gotcha's between the different brake caliper sizes if any.
 

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With a +30 offset yes the 305/40 will clear. It may slightly rub with a +35 or higher. 305/35 will clear with +35.
 

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With a +30 offset yes the 305/40 will clear. It may slightly rub with a +35 or higher. 305/35 will clear with +35.
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How about using a 22x10 wheel?
 

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Would a custom wheel (22x10.5) with a 305/40R22 tire that fits on a 2020 Ford Explorer ST (that came originally with the factory 20 inch wheel package and also has H&R lowering springs installed) also fit on a 2020 Ford Explorer ST (that came originally with the factory 21 inch street package and also has H&R lowering springs installed)? I am aware of the different wheel dimensions and offsets. What I do not know is the potential clearance gotcha's between the different brake caliper sizes if any.
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Yes. See me. Make sure you run +30 offset. I originally went with a +35 offset with 305/40’s and there was a very slight rub. Not much. I added a 6mm spacer. (Thanks to Unbroken!) C8DF1ACC-5B57-4FCD-A0D5-45A77D43E3E8.jpeg
 

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Like those wheels! Look custom with the ST logos. Is that a '21 Carbonized Gray?
 

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Thank you. This is a 2020 Silver Spruce. The color is no longer available for 2021.
 

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Yes. See me. Make sure you run +30 offset. I originally went with a +35 offset with 305/40’s and there was a very slight rub. Not much. I added a 6mm spacer. (Thanks to Unbroken!) View attachment 3166
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Did the rubbing stop with the spacers? Did you get longer studs or did the normal ones work?
 

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Actually there really wasn’t any rubbing. No marks on inner well. However, when pinned it felt a little too close for me. Added spacers and now she’s got little more space. No issues. Lesson learned.


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Brucecris, you have confused me above. You said to +30 offset, then added 6mm spacers. Doesn’t that make you a +36 offset basically?
I am ordering my wheels in the next week or so and the vendor called the company, Vossen, and was told without hesitation 22x10.5 +35 is the size for the ST. Just trying to make sure I order the right stuff.
 

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Brucecris, you have confused me above. You said to +30 offset, then added 6mm spacers. Doesn’t that make you a +36 offset basically?
I am ordering my wheels in the next week or so and the vendor called the company, Vossen, and was told without hesitation 22x10.5 +35 is the size for the ST. Just trying to make sure I order the right stuff.
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+30 is what you want to go with for a more flush look if you are going to run bigger tires. 305-40-22 for no issues with that offset.
 

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csnapp254 said:
Brucecris, you have confused me above. You said to +30 offset, then added 6mm spacers. Doesn’t that make you a +36 offset basically?
I am ordering my wheels in the next week or so and the vendor called the company, Vossen, and was told without hesitation 22x10.5 +35 is the size for the ST. Just trying to make sure I order the right stuff.
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Sorry if I was confusing. I should rephrase for clarity and because things have changed since I posted this. My wheels are +35. I also am running a 305/40r22 which is a full 1” larger than 305/35’s. This caused me to worry about rubbing at full turn so I put on 6mm spacers to push she wheel out a bit. This would mirror the look of a +29 offset. After some testing I removed the spacers and stayed at the natural +35 because I was not rubbing at all and liked the front wheel position at this offset. The rear wheel still tucks. If I was running 305/30’s I would never have put on spacers so for me it was all about the tire and not the wheel offset.

From my experience and opinion the offset I will run in the future is +35 up front and +30 in the rear.


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The spacers? Where do the spacers factor into this? That changes the offset, I was mistaken in the first post. A 6mm spacer is essentially -6 making the offset 24 basically. I understand it’s a little cheat to create a little more room in the rear but at that point why not a 24 offset from the start? Really just trying to understand, not argue or debate.
 

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Brucecris said:
Sorry if I was confusing. I should rephrase for clarity and because things have changed since I posted this. My wheels are +35. I also am running a 305/40r22 which is a full 1” larger than 305/35’s. This caused me to worry about rubbing at full turn so I put on 6mm spacers to push she wheel out a bit. This would mirror the look of a +29 offset. After some testing I removed the spacers and stayed at the natural +35 because I was not rubbing at all and liked the front wheel position at this offset. The rear wheel still tucks. If I was running 305/30’s I would never have put on spacers so for me it was all about the tire and not the wheel offset.

From my experience and opinion the offset I will run in the future is +35 up front and +30 in the rear.


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Brucecris said:
Sorry if I was confusing. I should rephrase for clarity and because things have changed since I posted this. My wheels are +35. I also am running a 305/40r22 which is a full 1” larger than 305/35’s. This caused me to worry about rubbing at full turn so I put on 6mm spacers to push she wheel out a bit. This would mirror the look of a +29 offset. After some testing I removed the spacers and stayed at the natural +35 because I was not rubbing at all and liked the front wheel position at this offset. The rear wheel still tucks. If I was running 305/30’s I would never have put on spacers so for me it was all about the tire and not the wheel offset.

From my experience and opinion the offset I will run in the future is +35 up front and +30 in the rear.


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Ok, I’m with you now. We were typing at the same time so disregard the spacer addition. My plan is +35 22x10.5 with a Pzero 315/35.
 

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The spacers? Where do the spacers factor into this? That changes the offset, I was mistaken in the first post. A 6mm spacer is essentially -6 making the offset 24 basically. I understand it’s a little cheat to create a little more room in the rear but at that point why not a 24 offset from the start? Really just trying to understand, not argue or debate.
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Not arguing. Not a problem. The lower the offset the further out the wheel is stanced.

https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.p...=40&wheel_size=22&wheel_width=10-5&offset2=29


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csnapp254 said:
The spacers? Where do the spacers factor into this? That changes the offset, I was mistaken in the first post. A 6mm spacer is essentially -6 making the offset 24 basically. I understand it’s a little cheat to create a little more room in the rear but at that point why not a 24 offset from the start? Really just trying to understand, not argue or debate.
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The spacer changed the backspace by 6mm.
 

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No, it’s not. Everything about that fit was wrong.
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Oh I agree 110% and that’s why I appreciate the info so much. Exactly what not to do! His third option, wish list, is how I ended up where I am as far as measurements go. Although after looking at your set up, tires specifically, I’ll be running 305s.
 

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Brucecris said:
Yes. See me. Make sure you run +30 offset. I originally went with a +35 offset with 305/40’s and there was a very slight rub. Not much. I added a 6mm spacer. (Thanks to Unbroken!) View attachment 3166
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I love the wheels! What kind are they?
 

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