2011 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure
The 2011 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the Base, AWD, 6F50 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, AWD, 6F55 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, FWD, 6F50 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, FWD, 6F55 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Limited, AWD takes P255/50R20 104H; the Limited, FWD takes P255/50R20 104H; the XLT, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H, per the factory service manual.
- Base, AWD, 6F50: P245/65R17 105T
- Base, AWD, 6F55: P245/65R17 105T
- Base, FWD, 6F50: P245/65R17 105T
- Base, FWD, 6F55: P245/65R17 105T
- Limited, AWD: P255/50R20 104H
- Limited, FWD: P255/50R20 104H
- XLT, AWD: P245/60R18 104H
- XLT, FWD: P245/60R18 104H
Base, AWD, 6F50
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/65R17 105T | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, AWD, 6F55
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/65R17 105T | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, FWD, 6F50
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/65R17 105T | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, FWD, 6F55
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/65R17 105T | Door Placard | — | — |
Limited, AWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P255/50R20 104H | Door Placard | — | — |
Limited, FWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P255/50R20 104H | Door Placard | — | — |
XLT, AWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/60R18 104H | Door Placard | — | — |
XLT, FWD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P245/60R18 104H | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2011 Ford Explorer take?
It depends on the trim: Base, AWD, 6F50 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, AWD, 6F55 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, FWD, 6F50 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, FWD, 6F55 uses P245/65R17 105T; Limited, AWD uses P255/50R20 104H; Limited, FWD uses P255/50R20 104H; XLT, AWD uses P245/60R18 104H; XLT, FWD uses P245/60R18 104H.
What is the tire pressure for a 2011 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 2011 Ford Explorer?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.