Rims for Ford Explorer in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

    • Average rim diameter: 20 in. (508 mm)
    • Average rim width: 8.4 in. (213 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 143 mph (230 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 543 kg (1198 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.73 hp/mm (1.27 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 6.27 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 34 in. (864 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 62.8 in. per wheel (1595 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 8 / 10

Original 2020 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 8.5 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 8.5 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 8.5 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • 3.3 V6 — 8.5 in. width and 20 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.3 V6 — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • ST 3.0 V6 — 20 hp per 1 in. (15 kW/in)
  • Platinum 3.0 V6 — 18 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
  • 3.0 EcoBoost V6 — 23 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)
  • 3.3 V6 — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.3 EcoBoost 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 42.5% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    ST 3.0 V6 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    0.9 mm to 1 Nm 42.5% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Platinum 3.0 V6 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    1 mm to 1 Nm 42.5% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    3.0 EcoBoost V6 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    - 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.3 V6 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    - 42.5% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.5%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle ST 3.0 V6
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.5%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle Platinum 3.0 V6
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.5%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 EcoBoost V6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.5%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18.7 in. (475 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Load to one rim: 527 kg (1162 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 27%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.54 hp/mm (1.13 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 23.75 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 58.7 in. per wheel (1491 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2018 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.5 Ti-VCT V6 — 16 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 2.3 EcoBoost — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.5 EcoBoost V6 — 18 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.5 Ti-VCT V6 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    2.3 EcoBoost 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.5 EcoBoost V6 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti-VCT V6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.3 EcoBoost
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.5 EcoBoost V6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 20 in. (508 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8.3 in. (211 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 120 mph (193 km/h)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 28%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.4 hp/mm (1.03 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 26.74 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 33 in. (838 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 62.8 in. per wheel (1595 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 8 / 10

    Original 2016 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 8.5 in. width and 20 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.5 Ti VCT V6 — 12 hp per 1 in. (9 kW/in)
  • 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost — 17 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.5 Ti VCT V6 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    1.5 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    1 mm to 1 Nm 42.5% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 3.5 Ti VCT V6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.5 GTDI V6 EcoBoost
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 20
    (216 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 42.5%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.3 in. (414 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.6 in. (193 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 106 mph (170 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 510 kg (1124 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 23%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.22 hp/mm (0.9 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 21.79 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.2 in. per wheel (1300 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2006 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 4.0i V6 — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 8 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 8 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0i V6 — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0i V6 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 i V6 4WD — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.6 i V8 24V AWD — 17 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
  • 4.6 i V8 24V — 17 hp per 1 in. (13 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0i V6 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.0 i V6 4WD 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.6 i V8 24V AWD 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 47.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    4.6 i V8 24V 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 47.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0i V6
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V 4WD FFV
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V6 12V Sport Trac 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V AWD
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 4.6 i V8 24V
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 17
    (203 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 47.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.7 in. (196 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 115 mph (185 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 499 kg (1100 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 22%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.27 hp/mm (0.93 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 21.37 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 31 in. (787 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2002 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 4.6i V8 — 8 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 5.4 L 3V — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 8 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 V6 — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.6 V8 — 7.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.6i V8 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 5.4 L 3V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 4.0 V6 — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.6 V8 — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.6i V8 — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 5.4 L 3V — 19 hp per 1 in. (14 kW/in)
  • 4.6i V8 4WD — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 4.0 V6 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.6 V8 — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.6i V8 8J x 16
    (203 x 406 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 50% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    5.4 L 3V 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    0.8 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.6i V8 4WD 8J x 16
    (203 x 406 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 50% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    32 in.
    (813 mm)
    4.0 V6 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.6 V8 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 46.9% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.6i V8
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 16
    (203 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 5.4 L 3V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.6i V8 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 16
    (203 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.6 V8
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 16
    (191 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.9%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.3 in. (389 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.6 in. (193 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 112 mph (180 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 463 kg (1020 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 22%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.98 hp/mm (0.72 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 20.47 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48 in. per wheel (1219 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1995 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0 V6 — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0 XL — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 8.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 XLT — 7.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.9 XL — 7.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 8.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 8.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 4.0 V6 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 4.0 XL — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • 4.0 XLT — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.9 XL — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 225 mm min and 255 mm max
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0 V6 4WD — 10 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 4.0 V6 — 10 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 4.0 XL — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 4.0 XL 4WD — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 XLT — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 4.9 XL — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.0 XLT 4WD — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 4.9 XL 4WD — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 5.0 V8 4WD XLT — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 5.0 V8 XLT — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0 V6 4WD 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    4.0 V6 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    4.0 XL 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    4.0 XL 4WD 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 53.1% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    4.0 XLT 7.5J x 15
    (191 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 50% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.9 XL 7.5J x 15
    (191 x 381 mm)
    1 mm to 1 Nm 50% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    30 in.
    (762 mm)
    4.0 XLT 4WD 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 53.1% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    4.9 XL 4WD 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    1.1 mm to 1 Nm 53.1% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    34 in.
    (864 mm)
    5.0 V8 4WD XLT 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    5.0 V8 XLT 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 V6 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 XL
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 XL 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 53.1%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 15
    (191 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.9 XL
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 15
    (191 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 XLT 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 53.1%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 4.9 XL 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 8.5J x 16
    (216 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 53.1%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 34 in.
    (864 mm)
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 4WD XLT
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 5.0 V8 XLT
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Ford Explorer rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15 in. (381 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Load to one rim: 586 kg (1293 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 22%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.9 hp/mm (0.66 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 23.81 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.1 in. per wheel (1196 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1991 Ford Explorer rim size

  • 4.0 V6 — 7 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 4.0 V6 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 4.0 V6 — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    4.0 V6 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 46.7% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 15
    (178 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 46.7%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)