2012 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.0 9 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F50 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F55 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F50 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F55 takes P245/65R17 105T; the Limited, 3.5 8, AWD takes P255/50R20 104H; the Limited, 2.0 9 takes P255/50R20 104H; the Limited, 3.5 8, FWD takes P255/50R20 104H; the XLT, 2.0 9 takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, 3.5 8, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, 3.5 8, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.0 9: P245/65R17 105T
  • Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F50: P245/65R17 105T
  • Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F55: P245/65R17 105T
  • Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F50: P245/65R17 105T
  • Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F55: P245/65R17 105T
  • Limited, 3.5 8, AWD: P255/50R20 104H
  • Limited, 2.0 9: P255/50R20 104H
  • Limited, 3.5 8, FWD: P255/50R20 104H
  • XLT, 2.0 9: P245/60R18 104H
  • XLT, 3.5 8, FWD: P245/60R18 104H
  • XLT, 3.5 8, AWD: P245/60R18 104H
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Base, 2.0 9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/65R17 105TDoor Placard——

Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F50

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/65R17 105TDoor Placard——

Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F55

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/65R17 105TDoor Placard——

Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F50

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/65R17 105TDoor Placard——

Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F55

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/65R17 105TDoor Placard——

Limited, 3.5 8, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/50R20 104HDoor Placard——

Limited, 2.0 9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/50R20 104HDoor Placard——

Limited, 3.5 8, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/50R20 104HDoor Placard——

XLT, 2.0 9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/60R18 104HDoor Placard——

XLT, 3.5 8, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/60R18 104HDoor Placard——

XLT, 3.5 8, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP245/60R18 104HDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Ford Explorer take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.0 9 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F50 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, 3.5 8, AWD, 6F55 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F50 uses P245/65R17 105T; Base, 3.5 8, FWD, 6F55 uses P245/65R17 105T; Limited, 3.5 8, AWD uses P255/50R20 104H; Limited, 2.0 9 uses P255/50R20 104H; Limited, 3.5 8, FWD uses P255/50R20 104H; XLT, 2.0 9 uses P245/60R18 104H; XLT, 3.5 8, FWD uses P245/60R18 104H; XLT, 3.5 8, AWD uses P245/60R18 104H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 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 2012 Ford Explorer?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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