2011 Ford Explorer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2011 trim.

Tires for the 2011 Ford Explorer

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

  1. 245/65R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
  2. 245/60R18 Best-rated optional on 1 trim
  3. 255/50R20 Best-rated optional on 1 trim

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Trims sold in 2011
1
Generation
V (U502)

1 trim sold in 2011

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford Explorer V (U502)

2011–2016 1 trim
Explorer 3.5Ti 290 hp · 3.5L V6 245/65R17 105T 3 fitments
Generation
U502 · 2011–2016
Power
290 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/65R17 105TRim 17x7.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi
245/60R18 104HRim 18x8 ET44 5x114.335 psi
255/50R20 104HRim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi

How to read 105T: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

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.
Trims sold in 2011
1
Generation
V (U502)
Other years
All years (1990–2026)

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