2000-2005 Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment Guide

In the first half of the 2000s, Ford doubled down on its larger SUVs in an attempt to take over the full-size market as we know it, and its main driving force was the infamous Ford Excursion. Released as Ford's answer to the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon, the Excursion was big, strong, and primed for heavy-duty work - still today, it remains the largest SUV to ever be produced in America.

This makes the Excursion a sneaky favorite of many off-road enthusiasts looking for a fully-capable, durable, and overlanding-ready rig. Today, we want to show you what wheel and tire sizes best fit the Excursion if you're looking to get one for your off-road adventures - we'll take you through the best specs of the Excursion and its best fits for all suspension sizes, so let's dive right in!

Table of Contents

• Ford Excursion Engine Options and Maximum Towing Capacity
• Ford Excursion Bolt Pattern & Recommended Fitment Range
• Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitments From Our Gallery
  • Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With Stock Suspension
  • Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With Leveling Kit
  • Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With 4-Inch Lift Kit
  • Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With 6-Inch Lift Kit
• Shop Wheels & Tires For The Ford Excursion At TrailBuilt Off-Road

Ford Excursion Engine Options and Maximum Towing Capacity

For starters, the Excursion offered four engine options throughout its generation, and they're listed below with power ratings included.

• 5.4-liter Triton V8 (255 horsepower, 350 pound-feet of torque)
• 6.8-liter Triton V10 (310 horsepower, 425 pound-feet of torque)
• 7.3-liter Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel (250 horsepower, 525 pound-feet of torque)
• 6.0-liter Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel (325 horsepower, 560 pound-feet of torque)

At its strongest (this being the Turbo Diesel option), the Excursion was capable of towing up to 11,000 pounds, and greater with additional modifications added. Payload capacity was estimated at a touch over 2,000 pounds as well, making this one of the strongest models ever produced.

Ford Excursion Bolt Pattern & Recommended Fitment Range

Onto the wheel specs, now - with all that power being thrown down, it makes sense that the Excursion also demands some pretty large wheels and tires to be able to handle it. The Excursion was compatible with an 8x170mm bolt pattern throughout its entire existence, and its wheel and tire recommendation is equally large.

The recommended fitment range for the Ford Excursion ensures optimal performance and aesthetics. Common fitment ranges at smaller suspension sizes include 18"-20" wheels with offsets between +10mm and +18mm, paired with 33"-35" tires. This setup enhances handling, safety, and appearance, providing a balanced and rugged look.

However, if you're looking for a lifted Ford Excursion, you can go a whole lot bigger - we're talking up to 37-inch tires without needing to trim anything off its body. Most Excursions we've seen rocking lift kits will have 20x10 wheels and 37s wrapping them at a minimum, especially with six-inch lifts and higher.

Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitments From Our Gallery

Now then, let's see what the Excursion has up its sleeve - below, you'll see some of our favorite builds for Excursion models with stock suspension, leveling kits, and larger lift kits as well. All of these rigs are sourced from our gallery, so you can rest assured that everything you see is able to fit.

Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With Stock Suspension

EXAMPLE: 2002 Ford Excursion

• Wheels: 18x9 +18mm Method MR312
• Tires: 35x12.5 Milestar Patagonia A/T R
• Suspension: Stock

Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With Leveling Kit

EXAMPLE: 2001 Ford Excursion

• Wheels: 18x9.5 -18mm Black Rhino Arsenal
• Tires: 35x12.5 Nitto Recon Grappler A/T
• Suspension: Pro Comp Leveling Kit

Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With 4-Inch Lift Kit

EXAMPLE 1: 2001 Ford Excursion

• Wheels: 17x9 -12mm Method MR315
• Tires: 35x12.5 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
• Suspension: 4-Inch BDS Lift Kit

EXAMPLE 2: 2003 Ford Excursion

• Wheels: 18x9 +6mm Icon Rebound
• Tires: 35x12.5 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
• Suspension: 4-Inch Pro Comp Lift Kit

Best Ford Excursion Wheel & Tire Fitment With 6-Inch Lift Kit

EXAMPLE 1: 2004 Ford Excursion

• Wheels: 20x10 -24mm XD Grenade
• Tires: 37x13.5 Ironman All-Country M/T
• Suspension: 6-Inch BDS Lift Kit

EXAMPLE 2: 2005 Ford Excursion XLT

• Wheels: 20x12 Moto Metal MO970
• Tires: 37x12.5 Terra Raider M/T KU-225
• Suspension: 6-Inch Bilstein Lift Kit

Shop Wheels & Tires For The Ford Excursion At TrailBuilt Off-Road

Ready to pull the trigger and get your Excursion built? Whether you're after a full overlanding rig or an off-roader to take on the trails, we've got you covered - check out our store today and get your Excursion created just how you want it.

Once your build is done, feel free to add your Excursion to our gallery so we can help fellow off-road enthusiasts build their models - we'll see you out on the trails!