2005 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure
The 2005 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the 4.0 E, 4WD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 E, RWD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, 4WD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, RWD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.6 W, 4WD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.6 W, RWD takes P235/70R16 104S, per the factory service manual.
- 4.0 E, 4WD: P235/70R16 104S
- 4.0 E, RWD: P235/70R16 104S
- 4.0 K, 4WD: P235/70R16 104S
- 4.0 K, RWD: P235/70R16 104S
- 4.6 W, 4WD: P235/70R16 104S
- 4.6 W, RWD: P235/70R16 104S
4.0 E, 4WD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
4.0 E, RWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
4.0 K, 4WD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
4.0 K, RWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
4.6 W, 4WD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
4.6 W, RWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P235/70R16 104S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P245/65R17 105S | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2005 Ford Explorer take?
It depends on the trim: 4.0 E, 4WD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 E, RWD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, 4WD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, RWD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.6 W, 4WD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.6 W, RWD uses P235/70R16 104S.
What is the tire pressure for a 2005 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 2005 Ford Explorer?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.