2001 Ford Expedition Changing wheel size

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2001 Ford Expedition V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What do I need to know when changing wheel size from 16" to 18".
Sep 28, 2010 at 10:50 PM
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You need to know the formula for selecting the correct tire size. You have to maintain the same overall height to prevent other problems. Obviously, you also need to check clearance.

The formula for that is......

for every rim size you move up you increase the section width by 20mm and reduce the aspect ratio by 10

Example.

a plus 1 application for a 225/70/15 would be 245/60/16
A plus 2 application would be 265/50/17
Sep 29, 2010 at 7:48 AM