wheel options for winter tires

[Roy54]

Will an 18" wheel fit my MY25 ST? I want a set of P255/65 R18 snow tires for the Canadian winter, which would have a diameter of 31.1" versus 30.7" on the P275/45 R21's that are on now. I think I read from other threads that 18" wheels from older Explorers would not fit, but those from a MY22+ would. Is that correct? What are my options?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Will an 18" wheel fit my MY25 ST? I want a set of P255/65 R18 snow tires for the Canadian winter, which would have a diameter of 31.1" versus 30.7" on the P275/45 R21's that are on now. I think I read from other threads that 18" wheels from older Explorers would not fit, but those from a MY22+ would. Is that correct? What are my options?

2020+ are what work. Your speedometer will be slightly off but not a big deal. And yes, 18” will fit the brake setup on our cars. That is the smallest size though.

 

[Roy54]

Thanks for the quick response. Can't the speedometer be adjusted using Forscan?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Thanks for the quick response. Can't the speedometer be adjusted using Forscan?

Yep just saying it’s not that big of a deal if you aren’t able to do it but I would do it.

 

[Roy54]

Thanks for putting me on the right path.

 

[Roy54]

@2020FordRaptor

I located 4 x 18" wheels that fit a 2020 - 2022 Explorer, part number LB5C1007A1B. Are you able to determine if these will fit my 2025 ST?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

They should work.

 

[Roy54]

Purchased 4 18" used rims off a 21 Explorer from Fenix Auto Parts in Canton Ohio. They shipped them to their location in Belleville Michigan for me (much closer), and I picked them up yesterday. I bought these for snow tires. 18" snow tires are close to half the cost of 21", plus you get better traction in snow with the taller side walls. Put one of the the rims on front and rear today to confirm fit, and there is no interference to the calipers. Looks to be about 3/4" clearance. Thanks to 2020FordRaptor for the advice on this.

I think I am going with Michelin X-Ice instead of Blizzaks. They are very comparable when new, but the Blizzaks wear faster than the X-Ice, and the X-Ice have better traction when worn. Just waiting for them to go on sale at Costco.

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Purchased 4 18" used rims off a 21 Explorer from Fenix Auto Parts in Canton Ohio. They shipped them to their location in Belleville Michigan for me (much closer), and I picked them up yesterday. I bought these for snow tires. 18" snow tires are close to half the cost of 21", plus you get better traction in snow with the taller side walls. Put one of the the rims on front and rear today to confirm fit, and there is no interference to the calipers. Looks to be about 3/4" clearance. Thanks to 2020FordRaptor for the advice on this.

I think I am going with Michelin X-Ice instead of Blizzaks. They are very comparable when new, but the Blizzaks wear faster than the X-Ice, and the X-Ice have better traction when worn. Just waiting for them to go on sale at Costco.
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Glad I could be of some assistance!