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2022 Ford Explorer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2022 trim.

Tires for the 2022 Ford Explorer

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

  1. 255/55R20 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 1 · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20
  2. 255/65R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 255/65R18
  3. 255/50R21 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 255/50R21

Also listed: 275/45R21 285/45R21

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Trims sold in 2022
5
Generation
VI (U625) sold in 2 market versions

5 trims sold in 2022

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 Explorer VI (U625)

2020–2025 5 trims

USA

4 trims
Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost 300 hp · 2.3L I4 255/65R18 111H 4 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/65R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET37.5 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/65R18 111HRim 18x7.5 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
255/50R21 109VRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi

How to read 111H: 111 is the load index (up to 2,403 lb / 1,090 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET37.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost +1 variant 365 hp · 3.0L V6 255/55R20 110V 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.3 H

Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
365 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8 ET37.5 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
255/50R21 109VRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
275/45R21 110WRim 21x9 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi

How to read 110V: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost 400 hp · 3.0L V6 255/55R20 110V 4 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
400 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET40 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
255/50R21 109VRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
275/45R21 110WRim 21x9 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi
285/45R21 113WRim 21x9 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi

How to read 110V: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

1 trim
Explorer 3.0 PHEV 451 hp · 3.0L V6 · Hybrid 255/55R20 110V 4 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
Europe
Power
451 hp
Engine
3.0L V6, Hybrid
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8 ET37.5 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi
255/55R20 110VRim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
255/50R21 109VRim 21x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
275/45R21 110WRim 21x9 ET37.5 5x114.333 psi

How to read 110V: 110 is the load index (up to 2,337 lb / 1,060 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET37.5 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 2022
5
Generation
VI (U625) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1990–2026)

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