Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

smokedbystang · 05-14-2007, 08:37 AM

I am about to get some FR500's for my Mach and was wondering if anyone knows if the stock Mach wheels will fit on a 2006 Explorer. Just curious if anyone has tried to put the wheels on an Explorer before I try to do it. Not sure how it would even look if they did fit.

J1MJ1M · 05-14-2007, 02:05 PM

I threw them on my 02 2WD ranger no problem one time for the hell of it

YellowMenace · 05-14-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by J1MJ1M

I threw them on my 02 2WD ranger no problem one time for the hell of it

I saw them on a Ranger once. Can't say it did much for me.

smokedbystang · 05-14-2007, 09:40 PM

I figure I will put them on next week and just see if they fit and how they look.

4V FURY · 05-14-2007, 11:20 PM

just like on our cars, you may trip the abs light if the tire diameter is too much larger/smaller than what is on the truck now. it should look awesome, but the short sidewall will look

. i tried a set of 17" roush wheels with 245/45/17s on my old 95 ploder and while the wheels themselves were ok, it still was way too

. off they came!

smokedbystang · 05-15-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by all5.0

just like on our cars, you may trip the abs light if the tire diameter is too much larger/smaller than what is on the truck now. it should look awesome, but the short sidewall will look

. i tried a set of 17" roush wheels with 245/45/17s on my old 95 ploder and while the wheels themselves were ok, it still was way too

. off they came!

If they fit I will get some different tires and try to match up the radius and diameter of the stock 16" wheel/tires. Maybe 235/65/17.

Ralph Greene · 05-16-2007, 06:38 PM

It's not difficult to figure our how they will fit without even test fitting them.

Stock 17X8 mach wheels are 30 MM offset. This is stamped on the wheel as +30.

Your stock Explorer wheel also, has the offset stamped on the wheel I bet. My guess is the Explorer has more offset, but since the Mach wheels are wider, they may look OK. If you could tell me the Explorer offset, I (or about anyone who understands what offset is) can tell you how they will fit.

J1MJ1M · 05-17-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedbystang

If they fit I will get some different tires and try to match up the radius and diameter of the stock 16" wheel/tires. Maybe 235/65/17.

+1 my ranger had 235/55/17 Pirelli P6's i think and are very close to the original diameter

Heres a pic...

a older pic...

smokedbystang · 05-17-2007, 07:46 AM

I will check to see if the rim has the offset stamped in it. I believe they are 44mm offset.

04redfirecobra · 05-19-2007, 08:07 AM

I had some on an Escape. I believe the tire size was 255/55/17 Kuhmos.

smokedbystang · 05-20-2007, 11:41 AM

They look good on the Escape.

04redfirecobra · 05-20-2007, 05:17 PM

Thanks. It definitely sharpened the handling.

4V FURY · 05-21-2007, 10:20 PM

here is a pic i found when i was'nt looking:
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=909598

smokedbystang · 05-30-2007, 07:22 AM

I test fit the rims last night and they fit just fine. All I need now are some new tires. 235/65/17 will do the trick. It looked pretty bad with the 245/45/17 tires.

Navymailman · 05-31-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedbystang

I test fit the rims last night and they fit just fine. All I need now are some new tires. 235/65/17 will do the trick. It looked pretty bad with the 245/45/17 tires.

Post some pics when you finally bolt on the wheels with the new tires on your truck.

Shaker1 · 05-31-2007, 02:56 AM

Don't forget the 06 Explorer has a tire pressure monitoring system and unless you transfer the devices from the stock rims to the new rims it will cease to function and maybe light an indicator.

04redfirecobra · 05-31-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaker1

Don't forget the 06 Explorer has a tire pressure monitoring system and unless you transfer the devices from the stock rims to the new rims it will cease to function and maybe light an indicator.

No maybe involved, definitely.

05-14-2007, 08:37 AM	#1
smokedbystang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76	Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I am about to get some FR500's for my Mach and was wondering if anyone knows if the stock Mach wheels will fit on a 2006 Explorer. Just curious if anyone has tried to put the wheels on an Explorer before I try to do it. Not sure how it would even look if they did fit. __________________ '03 Mach 1 - SOLD Born on 06/13/2003 18x9-FR500's

05-14-2007, 02:05 PM	#2
J1MJ1M machsp33d Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 252	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I threw them on my 02 2WD ranger no problem one time for the hell of it __________________ Kenne Bell 1.7L Intercooled 9 Psi kit / SLP O/R X & MAC Catback / AFS Chrome Deep Dish Mach wheels / Eibach Sportlines / '01 Cobra fron bumper / '04 Cobra side skirts / Cobra tank & dual pumps new mach comp

05-14-2007, 09:40 PM	#4
smokedbystang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I figure I will put them on next week and just see if they fit and how they look. __________________ '03 Mach 1 - SOLD Born on 06/13/2003 18x9-FR500's

05-14-2007, 11:20 PM	#5
4V FURY Lite Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 1,382	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer just like on our cars, you may trip the abs light if the tire diameter is too much larger/smaller than what is on the truck now. it should look awesome, but the short sidewall will look . i tried a set of 17" roush wheels with 245/45/17s on my old 95 ploder and while the wheels themselves were ok, it still was way too . off they came! __________________ SOLD COMPETITION ORANGE 04 MACH1 Naturally Aspirdated Boss330 heads/cams/intake + VT 324" shortblock 11.34 @ 125.62 on ET streets CRT-PERFORMANCE tuned Congrats to Redliner who has taken it to a best ET of 10.97 @ 124

05-16-2007, 06:38 PM	#7
Ralph Greene Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Longwood Fl Posts: 3,724	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer It's not difficult to figure our how they will fit without even test fitting them. Stock 17X8 mach wheels are 30 MM offset. This is stamped on the wheel as +30. Your stock Explorer wheel also, has the offset stamped on the wheel I bet. My guess is the Explorer has more offset, but since the Mach wheels are wider, they may look OK. If you could tell me the Explorer offset, I (or about anyone who understands what offset is) can tell you how they will fit. __________________ Ralph Greene SOLD 03 Mach 1 (Torch Red) 5 Speed Manual Real Ford FR 500 18X9 Wheels 255X40X18 Michelin Tires Steeda Sport Springs (isolators in) Tokico HP Struts/Shocks Steeda 4 bolt CC Plates Poly Offset Steering Rack Bushings Steeda TriAx Shifter Magnaflow X/Cats Bassani Catback with Removable Baffles

05-17-2007, 07:46 AM	#9
smokedbystang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I will check to see if the rim has the offset stamped in it. I believe they are 44mm offset. __________________ '03 Mach 1 - SOLD Born on 06/13/2003 18x9-FR500's

05-19-2007, 08:07 AM	#10
04redfirecobra Cobra/mach Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paulina, LA Posts: 175	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I had some on an Escape. I believe the tire size was 255/55/17 Kuhmos. __________________ 04 Cobra 11.65 @ 121 2.76, Predator, JLT CAI, Flowmaster CB, Mac h pipe 03 Mach 1 13.079 @ 105.24 Mac H pipe, K&N drop in 99 Lightning 12.83 @ 104.85 C&L 85mm/superchip,2.76 upper 07 Yamaha R6S 08 MB c300

05-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#11
smokedbystang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer They look good on the Escape. __________________ '03 Mach 1 - SOLD Born on 06/13/2003 18x9-FR500's

05-20-2007, 05:17 PM	#12
04redfirecobra Cobra/mach Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Paulina, LA Posts: 175	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer Thanks. It definitely sharpened the handling. __________________ 04 Cobra 11.65 @ 121 2.76, Predator, JLT CAI, Flowmaster CB, Mac h pipe 03 Mach 1 13.079 @ 105.24 Mac H pipe, K&N drop in 99 Lightning 12.83 @ 104.85 C&L 85mm/superchip,2.76 upper 07 Yamaha R6S 08 MB c300

05-21-2007, 10:20 PM	#13
4V FURY Lite Poster Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 1,382	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer here is a pic i found when i was'nt looking: http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=909598 __________________ SOLD COMPETITION ORANGE 04 MACH1 Naturally Aspirdated Boss330 heads/cams/intake + VT 324" shortblock 11.34 @ 125.62 on ET streets CRT-PERFORMANCE tuned Congrats to Redliner who has taken it to a best ET of 10.97 @ 124

05-30-2007, 07:22 AM	#14
smokedbystang Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 76	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer I test fit the rims last night and they fit just fine. All I need now are some new tires. 235/65/17 will do the trick. It looked pretty bad with the 245/45/17 tires. __________________ '03 Mach 1 - SOLD Born on 06/13/2003 18x9-FR500's

05-31-2007, 02:56 AM	#16
Shaker1 Living The Dream Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 2,112	Re: Mach 1 wheels on 2006 Explorer Don't forget the 06 Explorer has a tire pressure monitoring system and unless you transfer the devices from the stock rims to the new rims it will cease to function and maybe light an indicator. __________________ 2008 GT500 Alloy W/ Silver JLT/EVO tune BMR LCAs

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