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2023 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 2023 Ford Explorer.

2023 Ford Explorer tire sizes

255/65R18255/55R20265/65R18275/45R21255/50R21255/60R18265/60R18
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 2023. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
20192020202120222023202420252026 All 1990–2026
Fitment tables

7 trims sold in 2023

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

Ford Explorer VI (U625) Facelift

2022 – 2027 1 trim

Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost

272 hp · 2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4 255/55 R20 5 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) Facelift 2022–2027
MarketChina
Power272 hp
Engine2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4, Petrol
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt265/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8.5 ET40 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 ZR2121x9 ET37 5x114.336TiresRims

Ford Explorer VI (U625)

2020 – 2025 6 trims

Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost

300 hp · 2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4 255/65 R18 6 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketUSA
Power300 hp
Engine2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4, Petrol
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
OE265/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
OE255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/50 R2121x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 R2121x9 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims

Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost

400 hp · 3.0 L V6 Petrol 3.0 L V6 255/55 R20 6 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketUSA
Power400 hp
Engine3.0 L V6 Petrol 3.0 L V6, Petrol
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/55 R2020x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt265/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/50 R2121x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 R2121x9 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims

Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost PHEV

451 hp · 3.0 L V6 Hybrid 3.0 L V6 255/55 R20 6 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketEurope
Power451 hp
Engine3.0 L V6 Hybrid 3.0 L V6, Hybrid
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
OE255/55 R2020x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt265/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/50 R2121x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 R2121x9 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims

Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT

285 hp · 3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6 255/65 R18 6 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketMiddle East
Power285 hp
Engine3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6, Petrol
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt265/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/50 R2121x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 R2121x9 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims

Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT HEV

318 hp · 3.3 L V6 Hybrid 3.3 L V6 255/55 R20 6 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketUSA
Power318 hp
Engine3.3 L V6 Hybrid 3.3 L V6, Hybrid
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/65 R1818x7.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt265/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt255/50 R2121x8.5 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims
Alt275/45 R2121x9 ET37 5x114.333TiresRims

Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT Police Interceptor

285 hp · 3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6 255/60 R18 4 fitments
GenerationVI (U625) 2020–2025
MarketMexico
Power285 hp
Engine3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6, Petrol
Center bore70.6 mm
PCD5x114.3
ThreadM14 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
OE255/60 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.3–TiresRims
Alt255/65 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.3–TiresRims
Alt265/60 R1818x8 ET37 5x114.3–TiresRims
Alt255/55 R2020x8 ET37 5x114.3–TiresRims
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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