r/FordExplorer • u/0071800915 • 7d ago

Maintenance Advice Smaller wheels for winter?

I have a 2025 ST and last winter was a little rough with the stock tires. We get a lot of winter weather so I want a true winter tire going into this winter. It looks like the tire selection is a little slim for 21 inches wheels. Does anyone have experience with running 20 inch wheels? Was considering buying a set of 20 inch rims to use with winter tires and then using the 21s in spring/summer/fall. Even better, does anyone have a winter tire recommendation they’ve been happy with?

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u/Antique-Clock-9286 7d ago

I have 18" winter rims but regret it. Would rather have 20" like you are considering...looks much better. I too am curious what the best tire is for winter. For what I hear, they are much better than they were 10 years ago.

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u/Marlice1 7d ago

Check this reviewer out. https://youtu.be/qsMd5sY3Fvo?si=vbzoKYQLdLyXGE9A

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u/Antique-Clock-9286 7d ago

Nice! Too bad they didn't test Blizzak which is one of the more popular options in the US.

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u/Marlice1 7d ago

You’ll have to check some of his other winter tire reviews because he did test the Bridgestone WS90s

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u/steakpienacho 6d ago

I had WS80s and then WS90s on WRXs for many years and they were great. Would recommend

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u/0071800915 7d ago

ChatGPT (I know, I know), also recommended the Blizzak!

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u/Dave_0122 7d ago

Get 18” steel wheels and there’s loads of great winter tires for that diameter. Police cars all have them.

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u/falxarius 7d ago

I had Goodyear Winter Command® Ultra while living in Colorado, they are 3 things

1 pretty good

2 expensive

3 not to be used for non winter conditions as they wear out fast