1997 Ford Expedition tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x135 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Ford Expedition

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

255/70R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims

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265/70R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims

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Trims sold in 1997: 2
Generation: I (UN93)
Other years: 1996
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All years (1996–2026)

2 trims sold in 1997

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Ford Expedition I (UN93)

1996–2002 2 trims

Expedition 4.6i +1 variant 215 hp · 4.6L V8 255/70R16 109S 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 5.4i

Generation: UN93 · 1996–2002
Power: 215 hp
Engine: 4.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 87.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x135
Thread: M12 x 1.75

Check price on Amazon · 255/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET14 · 5x135 · 87.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
255/70R16 109S	Rim 16x7 ET14 ~~5x135~~	30 psi
265/70R17 113S	Rim 17x7.5 ET14 ~~5x135~~	30 psi

How to read 109S: 109 is the load index (up to 2,271 lb / 1,030 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET14 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean

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.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.