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2017 Ford Explorer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2017 trim.

Tires for the 2017 Ford Explorer

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

  1. 245/60R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/60R18
  2. 255/50R20 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 3 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R20
  3. 265/45R20 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 265/45R20

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Trims sold in 2017
5
Generation
V (U502) sold in 2 market versions

5 trims sold in 2017

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford Explorer V (U502)

2015–2018 5 trims

USA

3 trims
Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost 280 hp · I4 255/50R20 105H 2 fitments
Generation
U502 Facelift · 2015–2018
Market
USA
Power
280 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/50R20 105HRim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi
245/60R18 104HRim 18x8 ET44 5x114.335 psi

How to read 105H: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 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.

Explorer 3.5 EcoBoost 365 hp · V6 255/50R20 105H 3 fitments
Generation
U502 Facelift · 2015–2018
Market
USA
Power
365 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 255/50R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/50R20 105HRim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi
245/60R18 104HRim 18x8 ET44 5x114.335 psi
265/45R20Rim 20x9 ET44 5x114.335 psi

How to read 105H: 105 is the load index (up to 2,039 lb / 925 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Explorer 3.5Ti 290 hp · 3.5L V6 Flex-Fuel 245/60R18 104H 2 fitments
Generation
U502 Facelift · 2015–2018
Market
USA
Power
290 hp
Engine
3.5L V6 Flex-Fuel
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/60R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/60R18 104HRim 18x8 ET44 5x114.335 psi
255/50R20 105HRim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

2 trims
Explorer 3.5GTDi 335 hp · 3.5L V6 245/60R18 3 fitments
Generation
U502 Facelift · 2015–2018
Market
Europe
Power
335 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/60R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/60R18Rim 18x8 ET44 5x114.3–
255/50R20Rim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.3–
265/45R20Rim 20x9 ET44 5x114.3–
Explorer 3.5Ti 245 hp · 3.5L V6 245/60R18 104H 2 fitments
Generation
U502 Facelift · 2015–2018
Market
Europe
Power
245 hp
Engine
3.5L V6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 245/60R18 Wheels 18x8 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/60R18 104HRim 18x8 ET44 5x114.335 psi
255/50R20 105HRim 20x8.5 ET44 5x114.335 psi

How to read 104H: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 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.
Trims sold in 2017
5
Generation
V (U502) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1990–2026)

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