17" explorer wheels?

[95RedRanger]

I recently purchased some seventeen inch 2006 Ford Explorer wheels for a steal at $100 for the set of four. They look like:

Now my question is will they fit on my 95 2wd Ranger? They bolt up According to http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/wheel_fitment.html Also for those who have tried what size tire works without rubbing? Discount tire website recommends for 17 tires 215-50-17 or 225-50-17 what do you guys think is that too low of a profile?

 

[95RedRanger]

Got them to fit with no modifications. I also used tire size 215-65-17 and fits perfect like a glove, no rubbing issues. Only thing that didnt work was the front center caps would not fit but thats no big deal. Finding tires will be alot easier now with 17's.

 

[alaskan155]

Got them to fit with no modifications. I also used tire size 215-65-17 and fits perfect like a glove, no rubbing issues. Only thing that didnt work was the front center caps would not fit but thats no big deal. Finding tires will be alot easier now with 17's.

interesting, got an pics yet of them on there

 

[95RedRanger]

 

[95RedRanger]

Got some take off brand new 215-65-17's Goodyear Integrity $100 so all in all with mounting and balancing I spent $260 for the rims,tires and installation.

 

[coffee]

I'm running 275 x 60 x 17s, they're 30". My wheels have a 12mm offset, and they don't rub. I'm pretty sure I'm maxed out now.

 

[95RedRanger]

Im pretty sure I can put a wider tire on there as well, but not to sure as how far I can go. Discount tire website says 225-50-17 is recommended but that sounds like a low profile tire to me. I think at most I could probably get away with a 235-65-17 without rubbing, But I didnt want to skip out on the deal I got.

 

[Duggo]

Looks sharp!