Ok so this may have been asked before, but I was not able to find it on the forums anywhere. I have an 08 expy xlt 2wheel dr. I want to put some rims and tires on it but im not sure whats gonna be the best fit, and not sure what will fit. I would like either 20's because I want to keep a smooth ride and for rim protection (my wife drives it sometimes) so i want some rubber on the wheel. Or 22s, but will a 305/ 40 or 45/22 fit under my vehicle stock without any rubbing or cutting involved? Also in your honest opinions, would 20s look to small on an 08 expy??? Please feel free to comment, and your input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

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Welcome to the forum...I suspect you will get more traffic in the wheels and tires section.

But I don't think 20's would look too small...heck I don't think the factory 18's look that bad but if you got money in your pocket burning a hole, knock yourself out.

I had 20's on my F150, they were way too heavy, started going through breaks like mad. I wouldn't get an 4x4 set of 20's that are real heavy. Just my .02

 

thanks for your advice. I still have yet to make up my mind. Hoping for a little more thoughts from members just to see what other people think. I also posted this in the rims and wheels section. Sorry to double post but I did not see that their was a wheel and tire section =)

 

I just bought a 07 Expy this weekend with the 22 Ford wheels on it tires were 275-45-22 rides like a dream and no rubbing turning lock to lock

 

275/45/22 are nice, but 305/45/22s are actually cheaper, thats why I was woundering if they would fit under my ride. If you get a chance upload a pic of ur expy on here so I can see how it looks with the 22s.

 

I think the 20's fit it just fine. IMO the 22's on a 4x2 will be overkill...great on a 4x4 because of the extra height.

Mine with 20's is below.


2008 Expy EL
275/55/20 Ford Rims
4x2






btw, you can see how little sidewall my tires have. do you really want even less sidewall on a 6,000+ lb vehicle? potholes can really cause some damage


oh yeah, thanks for the inspiration Welfare Wagon. I ditched my Dodge for the Expy. Very very satisfied with it.

 

looks very nice, the 20s look good on yours. Still the 22s are kind of in the back of my head. Havnt made up my mind yet.

 

22's are going to remove some of the plush ride you are used to. Personally I wouldn't go bigger than 20's.

 

The 4x4's and 4x2's sit at the same ride height. If you are trying to decide between 20's and 22's, go with the the 22's or you will regret it shortly.

 

4x2 and 4x4 sit same height? thanks for the correction.


still, look at how little sidewall I've got with 20's...the 22's have 1" less sidewall.

I'd be very carefull about running them unless you're gonna run at least a 33" tall tire

 

My Limited came with the 20's on 275 55 20's. In my eyes, they looked small and I always loved the Saleen wheels. So I went for the 23's. I got the 305 40 23's on there and with my calculations they were within 2/3" of overall height of the tire. This was actually extremely important because I only had an inch and a half clearance in my garage and didnt really want to park outside. And it still goes in the garage with no problem. 305 40 works but I think the fit and look and the sidewall will be better with 305 45.

 

Here are some pix of the 23's. The profile is 40's on these and as long as you get 305 width, your sidewall height stays the same whether you get 22's or 23's. The 40 actually means 40%(sidewall height) of the 305 mm width.

 

I replied in your wheels and tires post but I'll post a pic here and say that I run a 305/45/22 on a 9.5" wide rim. 6.63" of backspace.

 

I like those catogtp...if the OEM 20's weren't so nice, I'd really consider a set of those.



btw, can anyone confirm the OEM rims for the Expy are 8.5" wide? I've read it somewhere in the last 1-2 days, but cannot find it again.

 

EDIT:

Found this on ebay for a set of 20's.



Hope it helps.