Yes you can change the size and there are a lot of choices, based on what kind of improvements you would like to see.
"Serious Explorations" is the go-to place for information. Since this site doesn't seem to allow links, search for that forum, then search within for "max tire sizes". Note that this is geared toward maximizing ground clearance (around 31" in your case). Additional search will reveal useful tire width and lowering options, if better street performance is what you are after.
On a 1995 Ford Explorer , 4 door : ( 79.5 litres / 21.0 U.S. gallons )
My ( 1995 ) Ford Explorer XLT came with ( and still has that size ) ( P235 / 75 / R15 all terrain tires )
It should be similar to my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT , which is : ( 79.5 litres / 21.0 U.S. gallons )
9007 ( according to the owners manual )
Open your drivers door and look for a sticker that shows the original tire size that came on your vehicle and the recommended inflation pressure On your 1995 Ford Explorer XL it was probably P225 / 70 / R15 My 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 came with P235 / 75 R15 all terrain tires
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : I believe it would be ( 79.5 litres / 21 U.S. gallons ) like it is on my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT
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The only engine available in the 1995 Ford Explorer is the 4.0 L OHV, Ford started offering the 5.0 L V8 in 1996 along with the V6.
My 1995 Ford Explorer XLT has a ( 21.0 U.S. gallon / 79.5 litre gas tank ) Your 1997 should be similar
No it will not fit. The model generations are (1991-1994) and (1995 - not sure). Today I tried to take a 1995 tailgate and install it on my 1991. The hinges and struts will attach just fine, but the tailgates are not the same size.
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Open the drivers door and on the end of the door is an information sticker The sticker will show the original tire size on the Explorer from the factory My 1995 Ford Explorer XLT came with P235 / 75 / R15 all terrain tires