The 2016 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.3L Eng VIN H, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the Base, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the Base, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the Limited, 2.3L Eng VIN H, AWD takes 255/50R20 105H; the Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD takes 255/50R20 105H; the Limited, 2.3L Eng VIN H, FWD takes 255/50R20 105H; the Platinum takes 255/50R20 105H; the Base, 2.3L Eng VIN H, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the Sport takes 255/50R20 105H; the Limited, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, FWD takes 255/50R20 105H; the XLT, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, 2.3L Eng VIN H, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, 2.3L Eng VIN H, FWD takes P245/60R18 104H; the XLT, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWD takes P245/60R18 104H, per the factory service manual.
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