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

PositionRimOffsetBackspacingTireBore
Front / all6.5x16ET475.1"235/70R1670.5 mm
Front / all7x16ET445.23"235/70R1670.5 mm
Front / all7.5x17ET445.48"245/65R1770.5 mm
Front / all7x16ET123.97"245/70R1670.5 mm

4.6i

PositionRimOffsetBackspacingTireBore
Front / all6.5x16ET475.1"235/70R1670.5 mm
Front / all7x16ET445.23"235/70R1670.5 mm
Front / all7.5x17ET445.48"245/65R1770.5 mm
Front / all7x16ET123.97"245/70R1670.5 mm

Vehicles with potentially interchangeable wheels

Filtered by exact bolt pattern and physically compatible center bore — not a full fitment guarantee.

Hardware matching known specs

  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    Thread matches catalog hardware

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    Thread matches catalog hardware

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    Thread matches catalog hardware

    M12 x 1.5

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