2016 Explorer 18's on 2011 Ranger 2wd

[CharlyHunt]

Hey everyone, I'm Charly. This is my first post here so please forgive me if I'm not doing this correctly.
I just bought a set of 4 18's factory wheels from a 16 explorer. I'm looking to install them on to my 2011 ranger 2wd. Just curious if anyone has done that already and what tire size I should go with. I'm looking to get something a little bigger than my factory tires but nothing that will rub. Thanks in advance!

 

[fastpakr]

Are you sure the bolt pattern is the same?

 

[pjtoledo]

bolt pattern should be the same, but the Explorers offset runs in the hi 30s.
I would at the least mount a rim to see if it clears on the backside before buying tires.

 

[CharlyHunt]

Thanks for the info. Ill make sure they fit without tires first. I got them for $150 last night so in the event they don't fit I shouldn't have too much trouble getting rid of them. Thanks again!

 

[fastpakr]

bolt pattern should be the same, but the Explorers offset runs in the hi 30s.
I would at the least mount a rim to see if it clears on the backside before buying tires.

Good to know. Not sure why I had in mind that they'd changed things up when the Ranger and Explorer diverged around '02.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Good to know. Not sure why I had in mind that they'd changed things up when the Ranger and Explorer diverged around '02.

The diverge grew a lot bigger in '11. Ford seems pretty stuck on their 5x4.5" bolt pattern.

Everything is going to FWD like offsets though.

 

[pjtoledo]

The diverge grew a lot bigger in '11. Ford seems pretty stuck on their 5x4.5" bolt pattern.

Everything is going to FWD like offsets though.

that allows for a wider suspension/frame to be used. then use the hi offset to pull the wheels back in to maintain the same track width.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

that allows for a wider suspension/frame to be used. then use the hi offset to pull the wheels back in to maintain the same track width.

Still don’t care for the look. I like a little dish.