FX4 WHEELS: Something isn’t right…

[IndyMav]

Everything I’ve read suggests that the entire Maverick lineup will have 7” wide rims (17” or 18” diameter).

According to the major tire retailers, the maximum tire width for a 7” wide rim is 225… but according to Ford, the Maverick FX4 package includes 235 tires (and “unique” wheels).

I can’t find factory rim width specs anywhere in the Maverick owner’s manual or on Ford’s website. Either Ford plans to put an oversized tire on a 7” rim, or the OEM wheels that come with the FX4 package have a larger width than the other factory wheel options.

Anybody out there know the answer (and have a source for this info)?

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[giddyup]

This thread has the Maverick wheel specs

 

[JASmith]

There's a difference between low and high profile tires. High profile tires can be oversized compared to the wheel. It offers some curb protection. If you look up the tire, the tire manufacturer should have specs listed on minimum and maximum wheel width for them.

 

[IndyMav]

There's a difference between low and high profile tires. High profile tires can be oversized compared to the wheel. It offers some curb protection. If you look up the tire, the tire manufacturer should have specs listed on minimum and maximum wheel width for them.

TireSize.com says the minimum rim width for a 235/65 R 17 tire is 7.5”… other online sources say the exact same thing.

If the OEM rims for the FX4 are only 7” wide, Ford is the only one who thinks this size is sufficient.

 

[STARCOMMTREY1]

TireSize.com says the minimum rim width for a 235/65 R 17 tire is 7.5”… other online sources say the exact same thing.

If the OEM rims for the FX4 are only 7” wide, Ford is the only one who thinks this size is sufficient.

35 10.5 20 can fit very well on a 9 inch wheel but no oem will recommend that either

 

[bgn]

The FX4 wheels don't come with 235s, only 225s.

 

[22Mav]

Ford is not oversizing the tire in respect to the wheel width. The stock FX4 Pirelli 225 and optional 235 Falken are each perfectly fine on 7" wide wheels.

 

[es7129]

Per Falken, a 6.5" - 8.5" wheel width is acceptable for the optional 235/65R17 Wildpeak AT3W.

1010tires wheel/tire calculator has this guidance as well.

 

[22Mav]

Stock Pirelli is fine on 6-8" wide

Pirelli Scorpion ATR | 225/65R17 (tirerack.com)

Optional Falken is fine on 6.5-8.5"

Falken WildPeak A/T3W | 235/65R17 (tirerack.com)

 

[IndyMav]

Thanks to all. Appreciate the feedback and links.

 

[Pairof98s]

The FX4 wheels don't come with 235s, only 225s.

Not quite true… the 235 is optional on the black FX4 wheel on Lariat

 

[bgn]

Not quite true… the 235 is optional on the black FX4 wheel on Lariat

The 235 is not optional on the FX4 wheels. Ask me how I know...

Ok, I'll tell you.

I reserved the FX4 package with the 235s, then saw that they weren't mentioned on my build sheet.

The dealer can only add the 235s with the $795 wheel upgrade. The online configurator is STILL broken.

 

[A Dodge that drives Fords]

Wish I could get the bigger instrument display and FX4 rims on my all wheel drive XLT don't go off-roading

 

[slashy42]

Wish I could get the bigger instrument display and FX4 rims on my all wheel drive XLT don't go off-roading

You think all those f-150s with that cute little sticker go off-roading?

If you want the rims and bigger display get the package. It comes with some other things that will increase your drivetrains lifespan as well.

 

[Portcqb]

These look like 235/65R17 Wildpeaks on black FX4 wheels to me. So you can get this combo, the catch is you also have to get the First Edition package

That was a preproduction vehicle so it can have non offered combos. The order guide states this for the aggressive AT option. Note: Replaces 17” Unique Aluminum Wheels and A/T Tires on FX4 Off-Road Package (17S)
Note: Replaces Standard 17” Aluminum Wheel and A/S BSW Tires on 4K Tow Package (53Q)

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