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2023 Ford Explorer tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2023 trim.

Tires for the 2023 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 3 · USA, China, Europe, Middle East, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20
  2. 255/65R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 5 · USA, China, Europe, Middle East, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 255/65R18
  3. 255/60R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 255/60R18

Also listed: 265/65R18 275/45R21 255/50R21 265/60R18

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Trims sold in 2023
7
Generation
VI (U625) sold in 5 market versions

7 trims sold in 2023

Sold in 5 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford Explorer VI (U625)

2020–2027 7 trims

USA

3 trims
Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost 300 hp · 2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4 255/65R18 6 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
300 hp
Engine
2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/65R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
OE265/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/50R21Rim 21x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost 400 hp · 3.0 L V6 Petrol 3.0 L V6 255/55R20 6 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
400 hp
Engine
3.0 L V6 Petrol 3.0 L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8.5 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt265/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/50R21Rim 21x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT HEV 318 hp · 3.3 L V6 Hybrid 3.3 L V6 · Hybrid 255/55R20 6 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
USA
Power
318 hp
Engine
3.3 L V6 Hybrid 3.3 L V6, Hybrid
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt265/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/50R21Rim 21x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.333 psi

China

1 trim
Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost 272 hp · 2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4 255/55R20 5 fitments
Generation
U625 Facelift · 2022–2027
Market
China
Power
272 hp
Engine
2.3 L I4 Petrol 2.3 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt265/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET40 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.336 psi

Europe

1 trim
Explorer 3.0 EcoBoost PHEV 451 hp · 3.0 L V6 Hybrid 3.0 L V6 · Hybrid 255/55R20 6 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
Europe
Power
451 hp
Engine
3.0 L V6 Hybrid 3.0 L V6, Hybrid
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/55R20 Wheels 20x8 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
OE255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt265/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/50R21Rim 21x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.333 psi

Middle East

1 trim
Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT 285 hp · 3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6 255/65R18 6 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
Middle East
Power
285 hp
Engine
3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/65R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/65R18Rim 18x7.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt265/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt255/50R21Rim 21x8.5 ET37 5x114.333 psi
Alt275/45R21Rim 21x9 ET37 5x114.333 psi

Mexico

1 trim
Explorer 3.3 Ti-VCT Police Interceptor 285 hp · 3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6 255/60R18 4 fitments
Generation
U625 · 2020–2025
Market
Mexico
Power
285 hp
Engine
3.3 L V6 Petrol 3.3 L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.6 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M14 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 255/60R18 Wheels 18x8 ET37 · 5x114.3 · 70.6 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE255/60R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.3–
Alt255/65R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.3–
Alt265/60R18Rim 18x8 ET37 5x114.3–
Alt255/55R20Rim 20x8 ET37 5x114.3–
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.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2023
7
Generation
VI (U625) sold in 5 market versions
Other years
All years (1990–2027)

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