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@ApocalypsoAngler247 Sup! 265/60/18 is a popular 18" size. You really have to do your homework on finding wheels that fit the Explorer... You will have to find a wheel you like and see if they make them in our specs. I hated the search because I couldn't find wheels that would work. I was able to find FuelOffroad wheels and was able to locate some that fit our specs. A custom set of wheels is always an option if you had the company willing to build the wheels to your desired spec and if you wanted to pay the price. Side note: an upcoming wheel company has reached out to me for a wheel collaboration once I get the new next vehicle. So once I have my next "truck," a wheel deal will be coming to the channel/my viewers

@ oooh ok awesome I really want Dora to look beefy

@sethmccall1228 Don't worry, it's still in the works. I have one priority in front of me getting a new car, and then I will post up what I get. Hold tight for a bit longer.

@kevinprendkowski3789 consider going down to an 18 setup for a taller sidewall. The lower springs and better struts/Shocks like Bilstein B6 will make the ride firm. You kinda have to pick a side...comfortable or firm.

@LuisGonzalez-gz1fn what do you use the Sport for? Do you have any mods?

@ no stock

@LuisGonzalez-gz1fn With no "supporting mods," you might as well just get OEM turbos. Especially if you don't plan on adding anything other mods.

@@blacktalonsport1262 their no other brand than oem that I can put on that r better

@johnjohnson9980 Thanks for your input. I am not an engineer. I look at many things from a design perspective, and I pay attention.

Thanks for sharing

@@mastodon24 I had the B6's not 5100

@@alexloeragallos What do you use it for?

@blacktalonsport1262 i live im south texas..no snow ir nothing.just normal riding

@alexloeragallos so you want to run AT tires anyway? I've seen the same size i have on the stock wheels 265/50/20.

@@blacktalonsport1262 yes i just want that beefy look

@@blacktalonsport1262 do i need any modifications to use this tire

@richrachner1260 Thank you very much. Yes, an alignment was done. Almost no adjustments needed to be made. Just keep up with tire rotations. Alternate between front to back and criss crossing the tires for even ware. The fronts ware much faster.

Bullet was totaled in 2022, unfortunately

With the half inch over 30, that could be a possible rub issue.

@TheProspectVideo Smooth for the most part. Keep a few things in mind, though 1. 0-20% throttle really smooth shifts 20-50% firm shifts, and anything above 50% the shifts get firmer. 2. I drove in Sport mode mostly because I prefer the car to downshift on deceleration. 3. Hopefully, your wife is inclined to "performance upgrades" because the car will not behave like stock. With the GearHead tune, it will be notably faster and shift harder (firm upshifts and more frequent downshift)

Ok thanks so much for the quick and detailed response!

@TheProspectVideo Anytime

@ALLEAREALESTATE Did you also install the billet spacers that were provided? I can't understand why it would rub anything in any of the settings.

@@blacktalonsport1262 Yes, Installed the spacers that came with it. I noticed that the lift seems to make the rear tires move closer to the front. Maybe this is why it is rubbing? But, if I recall, you had the same Traxda 2 inch lift on Bullet?

@ALLEAREALESTATE Yes, same kit. Has your Explorer ever been hit in the rear or has bent anything? I just don't see why anything would rub/knock unless your Sway Bar links are bad.

@@blacktalonsport1262 No damage to car or links. As I said, it was fine for about 2 months, then started hitting and gradually got worse. Watching your video again, I see you have aftermarket wheels and spacers. So, I`m sure you have more clearance. I simply cannot understand why it was ok initially, now it decides to hit.

@ALLEAREALESTATE sounds like the extra stiffness wore something down...I'd bet on the links.

@@xjayfromva7730 Thanks. It was.

Yes, it's completely safe.

Not yet. I should be getting something shortly. I have a bigger priority to seal first then I can get another car.

@nicholas3907 Thanks. That size on the door jam is the standard size for the police. As long as you don't put a tire on that is taller than 31", you will be fine. 295's is probably the widest you can go without the tire poking out past the fender.

@curtisashworth5965 Nice! As previously mentioned, anything below 31" overall diameter will work. Does it ride rough over bumps?

It held up well. I got about 53k miles out of it. My power was in the 400-465hp range at the time. I was told it could handle up to 700hp.

@@blacktalonsport1262 I appreciate the information. Ty. Blessings..

@@pabloureno3481 35-40psi on pavement and 20-25psi on sand.

@pierreboyd4107 Yes, it will.

@blacktalonsport1262 thanks.

@@pierreboyd4107 Anytime

finally put on the wheels. 20x9.5 -256 50 off road tires... 35 offset. fit great.. white on bronze

It completely got rid of the cel for me. GearHead doesn't tune out codes/cats, unfortunately.

Explorers have a 5k max tow capacity... I wouldn't even attempt that.

Yeah, I love how one small change to the suspension yields noticeable results for Explorers.

Simply because I lifted the front. Yes, that's correct. That size is what I went down to...rubbing problem was solved. Anything over 32" will rub.

Yes, it's below 32", so it should work.

Thanks. It depends. I've had fellow Explorer owners tell me they still get a cel after installing them. One person mentioned he had straight defoulers not ones that had bends (45 and 90) like mine. He wondered if that was why his didn't work. Some cars they work perfectly and others still trip a cel.

It's called hyperflash. Get Forscan to correct the error.

@@blacktalonsport1262 Thank you for feedback.

@@iamquyenvu Anytime

Greasing what?

the grease nipples on the old sway bars, that is why they seased 🙈

@richarbrythom4912 Correct! I definitely should've graced them with every oil change so that they lasted longer.

Some, the crank is forged steel, and the rods have a forged powdered metal process. Why do you ask?

Which year do you have? I like GearHead tunes and the Borla S-Type with the Carbon Fiber Tips for a cat back, PPE downpipes, and either a K&N typhoon intake or Eco power parts intake system should be a good Start. You can also check out my Stages 1,2,3 tunes Playlist, and Explorer power series Playlist detailing several options you can go with.

I no longer have the car...it was totaled. I got about 50k miles out of it. Held up just fine. I eventually flashed the GearHead Tune back on because I liked that tune better.

@@blacktalonsport1262 awesome thank you 🙏🏻

@@JordanHandwerker you're welcome. Anytime

Thanks.

Thanks, all the contributing factors are 1. K&N Typhoon intake 2. PPE catless downpipe 3. 45 and 90 degree o2 sensor defoulers 4. Custom Xpipe to eliminate the third cat 5. Borla S-Type Catback with Carbon Fiber Tips 6. GearHead "Power Pack" tune. 7. Steed throttle body spacer What year is your Explorer?

@@blacktalonsport1262 2018, just changed every single fluid and about to start adding extra goodies. just rolled over 65k

@@blacktalonsport1262 i think i have some wastegate rattle too so down the road maybe a turbo upgrade 🤞

Nice! DM me on IG. I have a few extra parts for sale if you're interested

Unfortunately, I haven't had any updates or further contact with Traxda. The last company that I was looking at to get better Sway Bar links from is Whiteline. The way to eliminate the Traxda Sway Bar link bracket is to find a Sway Bar link that can reach and last long. The Steinjager front links I had started to fail (the adjustment sleeve threads started wearing) just before I totaled Bullet.

Explorers don't have inline turbo oil filters

@blacktalonsport1262 I just ordered new factory oil lines and the lines had a small filter/screen inside them, on the turbo side.

@@StephenGBall-rz7kx That's news to me.

Gotcha, yeah I'm not a fan of turbo filters, I think they have a tendency to starve the turbo. Thank for replying and also thanks for the good content in your videos. I havent seen alot of full turbo option breakdowns much like what you put together.

For some of those factory housing sizes upgrades, are the basic supporting mods required? i.e bigger injectors, fuel control special tunes etc? I'm mostly looking for a fun stage 1 style daily that's easy to maintain and reliable. I thought about gutting the cats, but I don't want to deal with engine codes etc.

Inline turbo oil filters are new turbo tech that's not found on Explorers

Bro, I crack up the same way each time I watch it 🤣

The lowest setting is still 110% stiffer than stock. The stiffest setting is around 175% overstock. Those H&R springs for the 6th gen are desirable. Especially if you don't want to install a "lift kit" How do you like the ride of the springs?

@@blacktalonsport1262 springs are pretty good, it's so much taller because it's ST. When I saw it , I was in shock how high it set. I'm not sure how high it was before maybe 33" from ground to fender , now it's 35" to fender. So maybe 1.5" -2" .

That's Nice!

Thanks. I use to own one...never lost the love for MA70s.

Yes Sir!

Yeah, I did not like a lot of the styling...but it has grown on me. The new 25 ST looks much better to me both the exterior and interior.

EcoBoost sound isn't for everyone lol

I blew a mount every 30-40k miles. The bigger tire didn't help.

I have the 2 inch lift. Thing of keeping it on rear. But, lower the front a bit with the leveling kit instead. Do not how much difference this will make in ride harshness. Or if it will help reduce stress on strut mounts. @@blacktalonsport1262

@@ALLEAREALESTATE if you don't live in a city (like NYC) that has terrible potholes you might not have to do anything. Explorers come with a rake so if you removed the 2" and only did a leveling kit it's possible you might not have the same issue as me...I have seen stock Height Explorers have this same issue though. Explorers have weak front strut mounts. All the miles I used to put on Bullet have accelerated the life of my strut mounts.

I live in the Philippines. Roads here are much worse than NYC. Had to lift the car just to keep it from dragging on the highways here. Less than 20,000 miles and already blowing strut mounts. This vehicle is just not made for countries like this. And, I wound up getting parts from US and replacing myself due to the incompetence of local dealer. @@blacktalonsport1262

Cool. Anytime! I'm about to get a 20 ST. I've got a lot of plans to make it offroad worthy so stay tuned to the channel.

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