Dont lift it, explorers and expedetions are not made to be lifted they look redneck like that. Go with the crome wheels and tires.

Its your desition so it all depends on if you want to go off roading with it or not. Plus in the winder time you have to constantly wash your rims so the salf doesnt put divits in them. So depends on what you want to do with it. Also lifting it will put the center of gravity higher and have a better chance of roll over.