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Kenny

Discussion Starter · 10 mo ago

I have a 2.0EB AWD with FX4 and 4K Tow and decided to post my research on tire sizes for when I get ready to do lift. Tire diameter (d) and circumference (c) shown in inches. The 4K Tow has a lower gear ratio so I figured what size tire would give me the stock ratio. Also noted factors that could help with fuel economy. Feel free to add info or correct if you see any errors.

• 225/65R17 (28.5d * STOCK *) 89.58c
• 235/65R17 (29d * STOCK OPTIONAL *) 91.19c
• 245/65R17 (29.5d, BFG K02) 92.8c
• 235/70R17 (30d, don't go any bigger than this without lift) 94.1c
(same ratio with towing as standard tire size, no tow)
• 225/75R17 (30.3d, skinnier profile)
• 235/75R17 (30.88d)
• 245/70R17 (30.5d, almost touches) 95.83c
• 255/65R17 (30.5d, 95.41c, 1.014 ratio to non-tow)
• 255/70R17 (31.06d, 97.56c)
• 255/75R17 (32.1d) 100.72c (1.07 ratio to non-tow, 1.12 ratio to tow)
* 31.0 + possible with lift
• 2 inch lift from FordRangerLifts 235/75R17 is 31 inch, if went 245 wide, might rub fenders
• Go lighter, with narrower tires. Don't need 8 ply, which are heavier and cost in fuel economy.

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dani.wil27

· #2 · 10 mo ago

Kenny said:
I have a 2.0EB AWD with FX4 and 4K Tow and decided to post my research on tire sizes for when I get ready to do lift. Tire diameter (d) and circumference (c) shown in inches. The 4K Tow has a lower gear ratio so I figured what size tire would give me the stock ratio. Also noted factors that could help with fuel economy. Feel free to add info or correct if you see any errors.

• 225/65R17 (28.5d * STOCK *) 89.58c
• 235/65R17 (29d * STOCK OPTIONAL *) 91.19c
• 245/65R17 (29.5d, BFG K02) 92.8c
• 235/70R17 (30d, don't go any bigger than this without lift) 94.1c
(same ratio with towing as standard tire size, no tow)
• 225/75R17 (30.3d, skinnier profile)
• 235/75R17 (30.88d)
• 245/70R17 (30.5d, almost touches) 95.83c
• 255/65R17 (30.5d, 95.41c, 1.014 ratio to non-tow)
• 255/70R17 (31.06d, 97.56c)
• 255/75R17 (32.1d) 100.72c (1.07 ratio to non-tow, 1.12 ratio to tow)
* 31.0 + possible with lift
• 2 inch lift from FordRangerLifts 235/75R17 is 31 inch, if went 245 wide, might rub fenders
• Go lighter, with narrower tires. Don't need 8 ply, which are heavier and cost in fuel economy. View attachment 4271

Can you do the research for 18"s???

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Kenny

Discussion Starter · #3 · 10 mo ago

dani.wil27 said:
Can you do the research for 18"s???

I have a better idea. Why don't you switch to 17 inch rims?

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WNYEscapee

· #4 · 10 mo ago

dani.wil27 said:
Can you do the research for 18"s???

Here's a quick link to a site which should make it quite easy to see for yourself. I've used this often as I have people who want to change tire sizes, and I've used it myself too.

Tire Size Calculator

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thescher

· #5 · 3 mo ago

I put Cooper Discover AT 245/65/r17 on a EB FX4 package with stock height with no problem. Tire Size calc says to go down to 30psi from the door sticker 35psi. What are peoples thoughts on that? I will says that they are ~1 inch larger in diameter & I have dropped 1.2-1.4 mpg, which I kind of expect with going to a larger diameter tire & 20mm wider. They also seem to hit a little harder at 35psi.

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surly old bill

· #6 · 3 mo ago

thescher said:
I put Cooper Discover AT 245/65/r17 on a EB FX4 package with stock height with no problem. Tire Size calc says to go down to 30psi from the door sticker 35psi. What are peoples thoughts on that? I will says that they are ~1 inch larger in diameter & I have dropped 1.2-1.4 mpg, which I kind of expect with going to a larger diameter tire & 20mm wider. They also seem to hit a little harder at 35psi.

There are calculators online for determining the difference in % of more miles traveled with taller tires, and that might match up with the % mpg you think you dropped. It may be that you're getting the same mpg.

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Aufgeblassen

· #7 · 3 mo ago

When I need new tires, I'm definitely gonna get Ohtsu FP7000s. I had them on both my BMW X5 and VW Touareg. They worked GREAT!

There are currently only $87.50 from Walmart.

Hint: Tires are like wine & women; the cheaper, the better!

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surly old bill

· #8 · 3 mo ago

tire buying tip for cheapskates:
a lot of people for some neurotic reason immediately take off the stock tires/rims to put on something they think is more decorative that will enhance their image.
I have picked up complete sets of 4 tires + spare on factory rims with less than 500 miles for the low cost of FREE, but usually $100-250 total ($25-50 per tire/rim)

Look on forums like this or craigslist.

I haven't bought tires from a store since 2010 by doing this.

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Aufgeblassen

· #9 · 2 mo ago

surly old bill said:
I haven't bought tires from a store since 2010 by doing this.

Just be cognizant about the date on tires. They say you should never go past 6 years old. I just replaced ones before an RV trip that were 5 1/2 years old. An exploding rear tire on an RV could cause quite a bit of damage! One blew on our 5th wheel in 2014, and we were all the way on the other side of the country when a tire blew causing $3300 in damage. We were w/o 120V and 12V power on our slide-out for the rest of the trip.

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surly old bill

· #10 · 2 mo ago

Aufgeblassen said:
Just be cognizant about the date on tires. They say you should never go past 6 years old. I just replaced ones before an RV trip that were 5 1/2 years old. An exploding rear tire on an RV could cause quite a bit of damage! One blew on our 5th wheel in 2014, and we were all the way on the other side of the country when a tire blew causing $3300 in damage. We were w/o 120V and 12V power on our slide-out for the rest of the trip.

yep, that's the guideline I go with despite the appearance of the tire. 6 years old max. The "used" tires/rims I've picked up are all less than a year old, and I get about 3 years/60-70k out of them. Could leave them on longer, but when replacements are so cheap or free I don't need to run them all the way down to Lincoln's head.

disclaimer:
I don't know if the same cheapskate tire rules of acquisition are available for Maverick tires and rims. I would suspect it is, because "truck" people seem to like to decorate their vehicles with aftermarket tires/rims.

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notatricktracktruck

· #11 · 3 d ago

Kenny said:
I have a 2.0EB AWD with FX4 and 4K Tow and decided to post my research on tire sizes for when I get ready to do lift. Tire diameter (d) and circumference (c) shown in inches. The 4K Tow has a lower gear ratio so I figured what size tire would give me the stock ratio. Also noted factors that could help with fuel economy. Feel free to add info or correct if you see any errors.

• 225/65R17 (28.5d * STOCK *) 89.58c
• 235/65R17 (29d * STOCK OPTIONAL *) 91.19c
• 245/65R17 (29.5d, BFG K02) 92.8c
• 235/70R17 (30d, don't go any bigger than this without lift) 94.1c
(same ratio with towing as standard tire size, no tow)
• 225/75R17 (30.3d, skinnier profile)
• 235/75R17 (30.88d)
• 245/70R17 (30.5d, almost touches) 95.83c
• 255/65R17 (30.5d, 95.41c, 1.014 ratio to non-tow)
• 255/70R17 (31.06d, 97.56c)
• 255/75R17 (32.1d) 100.72c (1.07 ratio to non-tow, 1.12 ratio to tow)
* 31.0 + possible with lift
• 2 inch lift from FordRangerLifts 235/75R17 is 31 inch, if went 245 wide, might rub fenders
• Go lighter, with narrower tires. Don't need 8 ply, which are heavier and cost in fuel economy. View attachment 4271

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notatricktracktruck

· #12 · 3 d ago

https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/resources/general/pdf/guides/2022_Ford_Maverick_Towing_Info_Oct20.pdf

Need Identical tire for spare when towing.

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