Choose your model year to see exact tire sizes, pressure PSI, load ratings, and in-stock options for your specific Ford Explorer configuration.
Ford Explorer tire sizes vary by model year and factory configuration. Across the selected model years shown below, documented OEM sizes include P235/70R16, P245/65R17, P245/60R18, 255/50R20, 255/65R18, 255/55R20, P265/65R18 and 275/45R21. Other Explorer model years and configurations use additional factory sizes. Select your exact model year to verify OEM tire fitment.
| Model Year | Documented OEM Tire Sizes | Factory Wheel Sizes | Fitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | P235/70R16, P245/65R17, P235/65R18, P255/50R20 | 16", 17", 18", 20" | View 2009 Fitment View 2010 Fitment |
| 2018–2019 | P245/60R18, 255/50R20 | 18", 20" | View 2018 Fitment View 2019 Fitment |
| 2021–2023 | 255/65R18, P265/65R18, 255/55R20, 275/45R21 | 18", 20", 21" | View 2021 Fitment View 2022 Fitment View 2023 Fitment |
The selected Explorer years show a shift from 16"–20" factory fitment in 2009–2010 to an 18" and 20" combination in 2018–2019, followed by documented 18", 20", and 21" fitments from 2021 through 2023.
If your Ford Explorer model year is not listed above, select it from the NeoTires model-year selector to see its documented OEM tire sizes and exact fitment options.
Explorer OEM tire sizes span several distinct periods, so exact fitment depends on model year and factory configuration. Choose your Explorer year from NeoTires selector to identify your vehicle's exact OEM tire sizes.
Tire Size | Documented Model-Year Pattern |
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Documented continuously from 1991 through 2001. | |
Documented continuously from 2002 through 2010. | |
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Documented continuously from 2020 through 2026. |
| Model Year | What Changed |
|---|---|
| 2002 | P235/70R16 and P245/70R16 appear in the documented fitment set, while the long-running P225/70R15 and P235/75R15 sizes are no longer documented after 2001. |
| 2003 | P245/65R17 begins a continuous documented run through 2014. |
| 2011 | P245/60R18 begins a continuous documented run through 2019, alongside P245/65R17 and P255/50R20. |
| 2020 | The documented fitment set changes to 255/65R18, 255/55R20 and 275/45R21, establishing the principal size pattern documented through 2026. |
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