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2018 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 2018 Ford Explorer.

2018 Ford Explorer tire sizes

255/50R20245/60R18265/45R20
Bolt pattern
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Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 2018

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

Ford Explorer V (U502) Facelift

2015 – 2018 6 trims

Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost

280 hp · I4 255/50 R20 105H 2 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketUSA
Power280 hp
EngineI4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
255/50 R20 105H20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
265/45 R20 108V20x9 ET40 5x114.335TiresRims

Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost

365 hp · V6 255/50 R20 105H 2 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketUSA
Power365 hp
EngineV6, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
255/50 R20 105H20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
265/45 R20 108V20x9 ET40 5x114.335TiresRims

Explorer 3.5GTDi

335 hp · 3.5L V6 245/60 R18 3 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketEurope
Power335 hp
Engine3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
245/60 R1818x8 ET44 5x114.3–TiresRims
255/50 R2020x8.5 ET44 5x114.3–TiresRims
265/45 R2020x9 ET44 5x114.3–TiresRims

Explorer 3.5Ti

290 hp · 3.5L V6 Flex-Fuel 245/60 R18 104H 2 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketUSA
Power290 hp
Engine3.5L V6 Flex-Fuel
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
245/60 R18 104H18x8 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
255/50 R20 105H20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims

Explorer 3.5Ti

245 hp · 3.5L V6 245/60 R18 104H 2 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketEurope
Power245 hp
Engine3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
245/60 R18 104H18x8 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
255/50 R20 105H20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims

Explorer 3.5Ti

245 hp · 3.5L V6 245/60 R18 104H 2 fitments
GenerationV (U502) Facelift 2015–2018
MarketEurope
Power245 hp
Engine3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD5x114.3
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
245/60 R18 104H18x8 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
255/50 R20 105H20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335TiresRims
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.

Open the size calculator
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