2005 Ford Explorer Wheel Size & Fitment Specs
Confirmed OEM mounting and wheel configurations for this model year. Multiple setups are listed separately — nothing is collapsed to a single arbitrary size.
- Bolt pattern5x114.3
- Center bore70.6 mm
- Thread sizeM12 x 1.5
- FastenerLug nuts
Open wheel fitment calculator → · Tire sizes →
4.0i
| Position | Rim | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front / all | 6.5x16 | ET47 | 5.1" | 235/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7x16 | ET44 | 5.23" | 235/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7.5x17 | ET44 | 5.48" | 245/65R17 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7x16 | ET12 | 3.97" | 245/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
4.6i
| Position | Rim | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front / all | 6.5x16 | ET47 | 5.1" | 235/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7x16 | ET44 | 5.23" | 235/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7.5x17 | ET44 | 5.48" | 245/65R17 | 70.5 mm |
| Front / all | 7x16 | ET12 | 3.97" | 245/70R16 | 70.5 mm |
Vehicles with potentially interchangeable wheels
Filtered by exact bolt pattern and physically compatible center bore — not a full fitment guarantee.
- 2012 Ford Edge
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- matching center bore
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
- 2010 Ford Explorer
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- matching center bore
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
- 2005 Lincoln Aviator
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- matching center bore
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
- 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- compatible center-bore geometry (71.5 vs 70.6 mm)
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
- 2007 Dodge Caravan
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- compatible center-bore geometry (71.5 vs 70.6 mm)
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
- 2001 Jeep Cherokee
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern
- compatible center-bore geometry (71.5 vs 70.6 mm)
- compare rim diameter vs OEM 16"
- compare rim width vs OEM 6.5"
- compare offset vs OEM ET47
Hardware matching known specs
MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks
Thread matches catalog hardware
M12 x 1.5 · lock
View on AmazonGorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)
Thread matches catalog hardware
M12 x 1.5 · lock
View on AmazonWhite Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count
Thread matches catalog hardware
M12 x 1.5
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