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XR4rider
Explorer
Mar 07, 2018

Upgrade to 16" wheels ,seek opinions for tires (LT vs ST?)

I know this topic has been beaten into the ground, however, as I read forum after forum about the LT vs ST topic, I noticed a lot of people posting about changing to LT tires have heavier trailers wit...
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Braces
Explorer
Mar 28, 2018
Watch for wheel well to tire clearance vertically if you go to larger tires and wheels. I have had tire to wheel well contact once since I upsized tires.It was during an emergency maneuver when I was forced into the median at 70mph for about 800-900 yards and the liner was damaged pretty good. I don't think it has hit again but I watch for curbs and holes closely now. I think I lost about an inch of clearance with the larger tires.

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