Want to replace my original tires

[everest2002]

I have a XLT 2002 V8 4WD, and want to replace the 245/70/16 factory installed Goodyears RT/s by 17's or 18's. I do not use it off road, so I am looking for some performance tire/wheel combination. I have checked tirerack but I am not sure if the offer is really worth. Any one that made a similar change?

[BlitzKeg]

buying tires online is alot cheapier than store bought tires.
especially if you have access to a tire machine to take off and put on the tires.

I'm sure if you don't a shop will do it for a very small fee.
my advice hunt around.

[everest2002]

Originally Posted by BlitzKeg

buying tires online is alot cheapier than store bought tires.
especially if you have access to a tire machine to take off and put on the tires.

I'm sure if you don't a shop will do it for a very small fee.
my advice hunt around.

Thanks for the advice. What about wheels?

[Gina_B]

Originally Posted by BlitzKeg

buying tires online is alot cheapier than store bought tires.
especially if you have access to a tire machine to take off and put on the tires.

I'm sure if you don't a shop will do it for a very small fee.
my advice hunt around.

Can you recommend a website?

[dxrflyboy]

Explorers have 17" wheels as an option. You may want to check Ebay for some stock 17" wheels.

[everest2002]

Thanks a lot. I reviewed hubcaphaven.com and they certainly have stock 17" wheels that I am considering seriously.