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2004 Ford Explorer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 2004 Ford Explorer.

2004 Ford Explorer tire sizes

Bolt pattern
Fitment tables

2 trims sold in 2004

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Ford Explorer III (U152)

2002 – 2005 2 trims

Explorer 4.0i

210 hp · 4.0L V6 Flex-Fuel 235/70 R16 104S 4 fitments
GenerationIII (U152) 2002–2005
Power210 hp
Engine4.0L V6 Flex-Fuel
Center bore70.5 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/70 R16 104S16x6.5 ET47 5x114.32.4TiresRims
235/70 R16 104S16x7 ET44 5x114.32.4TiresRims
245/65 R17 105S17x7.5 ET44 5x114.32.4TiresRims
245/70 R16 106S16x7 ET12 5x114.32.4TiresRims

Explorer 4.6i

239 hp · 4.6L V8 235/70 R16 104S 4 fitments
GenerationIII (U152) 2002–2005
Power239 hp
Engine4.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore70.5 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/70 R16 104S16x6.5 ET47 5x114.32.4TiresRims
235/70 R16 104S16x7 ET44 5x114.32.4TiresRims
245/65 R17 105S17x7.5 ET44 5x114.32.4TiresRims
245/70 R16 106S16x7 ET12 5x114.32.4TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.