2003 E-250 Traverse Largest A/T tire?

[Cantraverse]

Hi

I have 2003 Traverse (E-250) with stock suspension, I am looking at putting some after market wheels and A/T tires on it but after talking to a few shops and online research I am struggling to get consistent info. Does anyone know what is the largest 16" tire I could put on without rubbing? And what the maximum wheel offset is?

There really seems to be little choice on wheels.

Appreciate if anyone can provide some advice.

Thanks

 

[UHAULER]

There is another member with a stock traverse who put on 245/75/16. You might be able to put on 265/75/16 with a little trimming. You should have lots of choices for 16" rims.

 

[86scotty]

It should be no different than any other 2wd Ford van so I'd agree, 265/75-16's. I put them on my 2wd and did rub in the front. I had to trim the rear of the bumper and the rear of the wheel well a little.

 

[Cantraverse]

Thanks for the input, I will probably go with 245 and a aggressive A/T tread. As for wheels - in Canada anyway there really only seems to be two or three to choose from - I may have to look at US options but with exchange rate and shipping it can get pricey quick.

 

[Gtdad]

It should be no different than any other 2wd Ford van so I'd agree, 265/75-16's. I put them on my 2wd and did rub in the front. I had to trim the rear of the bumper and the rear of the wheel well a little.

Traverse has fibreglass fender /running boards..

 

[Gtdad]

Hi

I have 2003 Traverse (E-250) with stock suspension, I am looking at putting some after market wheels and A/T tires on it but after talking to a few shops and online research I am struggling to get consistent info. Does anyone know what is the largest 16" tire I could put on without rubbing? And what the maximum wheel offset is?

There really seems to be little choice on wheels.

Appreciate if anyone can provide some advice.

Thanks

Nice to see another traver around here. You are the third here I think.
Hi I have a traverse e250 as well. I have 245's on them with no problems. There is a point where I have less than a half inch clearance. Stock Offset is 0
Mine is also lifted and makes no difference on clearance.

 

[Cantraverse]

Thanks, i really love the Traverse coming from a VW background the extra space is much appreciate and the availability and cost of ford parts is a plus. I removed the fiber glass running boards so that may help a little with clearance. I will post some photos soon.

 

[GNTY]

I'm in Alberta, at my local tire shop I have endless wheels available, usually there within a day or two, in stock at a number of warehouses in canada. Not sure why you only have three choices.

 

[86scotty]

Traverse has fibreglass fender /running boards..

Not all of em, but that's easy to fix. Looks like he has removed his.

 

[kevman]

If you're getting new wheels with your tires and don't need to get them mounted locally pmctire.com is a great resource. Lots of selection and very competitive prices.

 

[Gtdad]

Not all of em, but that's easy to fix. Looks like he has removed his.

oops missed that.
The clearance issue I mentioned is not with the fiberglass boards.
Pretty sure 235 85 16 fits just barely too.

 

[kevman]

It should be no different than any other 2wd Ford van so I'd agree, 265/75-16's. I put them on my 2wd and did rub in the front. I had to trim the rear of the bumper and the rear of the wheel well a little.

What he said. I just did this and the trimming is very minor. My van also has running boards and in my case they didn't get in the way one bit.

Details and pictures - http://forum.expeditionportal.com/t...lass-B-Grampa-Van-Build?p=2339570#post2339570

 

[Cantraverse]

What he said. I just did this and the trimming is very minor. My van also has running boards and in my case they didn't get in the way one bit.

Details and pictures - http://forum.expeditionportal.com/t...lass-B-Grampa-Van-Build?p=2339570#post2339570

Hi Kevman,

Thanks for the link excellent info. Do you mind if I ask which tire shop you got you wheels tires from in Calgary ?

Thanks

 

[Gtdad]

They all came with them. Partly because it hides the grey water tank valve and propane tank that hangs down.
Removing them is pointless as it just exposes them and no clearance is gained .
In Canada with road salt and crappy pea gravel in the winter they are a huge paint job saver.

 

[kevman]

Hi Kevman,

Thanks for the link excellent info. Do you mind if I ask which tire shop you got you wheels tires from in Calgary ?

Thanks

I ordered my wheels and tires online at pmctire.com

I want to say it went super smooth but the stick on weights they used to balance the tires ended up rubbing the calipers. Apart from that little (not so little) detail it's hard to beat the prices from PMC in Canada.