1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 367
1996 Ford Explorer Manual
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Servicing Your Explorer RWARNING Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. "All Terrain", etc.), as originally offered by Ford. RWARNING Do not replace your tires with "high performance" tires, or larger size tires. Do not use P235/75R15 "All Season" tires. P235/75R15 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable. RWARNING Do not use P255/70R16 tires on 2 door 4x2 model. The P255/70R16 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable only on the 2 door 4x4, 4 door 4x2, and 4 door 4x4 models. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also affect the accuracy of your speedometer. 367