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2016 Ford Explorer tire sizes

The 2016 Ford Explorer came from the factory with 2 tire sizes on 18" to 20" wheels. The most common size is 255/50 R20. Pick your trim below.

2016 Explorer Base

Factory (OE) sizes

18"wheels
245/60 R18

2016 Explorer Limited

Factory (OE) sizes

20"wheels
255/50 R20

2016 Explorer Platinum

Factory (OE) sizes

20"wheels
255/50 R20

2016 Explorer Sport

Factory (OE) sizes

20"wheels
255/50 R20

2016 Explorer XLT

Factory (OE) sizes

18"wheels
245/60 R18

Optional sizes

20"wheels
255/50 R20

How to read 255/50 R20

255
Tread width in millimetres
50
Sidewall height, % of width
R
Radial construction
20
Wheel diameter in inches

Overall diameter: about 30.0" · Sidewall: 128 mm

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