2001 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure
The 2001 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD takes P225/70R15 100S; the 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD takes P225/70R15 100S; the 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD takes P235/75R15 105S; the 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD takes P235/75R15 105S, per the factory service manual.
- 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD: P225/70R15 100S
- 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD: P225/70R15 100S
- 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD: P235/75R15 105S
- 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD: P235/75R15 105S
4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 100S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 100S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P235/75R15 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/75R15 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/75R15 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P255/70R16 109S | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2001 Ford Explorer take?
It depends on the trim: 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD uses P225/70R15 100S; 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD uses P225/70R15 100S; 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD uses P235/75R15 105S; 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD uses P235/75R15 105S.
What is the tire pressure for a 2001 Ford Explorer?
Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2001 Ford Explorer?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.