What tires fit a 2013 Ford Explorer?

Can I use 15 inch wheels instead of 14?

Expert Reply: Yes, you can switch from a 14-inch tire and wheel combo to a 15-inch tire and wheel combo, so long as your new wheel has the same bolt pattern, and you have the space to fit the larger wheel and tire.

Are 17 or 19-inch wheels better?

The 19-inch wheels are going to be the fastest and the 17-inch wheels and tyres are going to be the slowest. This is because of the fact that as the sidewall height is decreased in increasing the wheel size the handling becomes a lot sharper as the wheel face interacting with the road increases more.

What size rims fit a Ford Explorer?

Depending on its year model and trim level, your Ford Explorer has a range of rim sizes, including: 17-inch rims. 18-inch rims. 20-inch rims.

What size rim does a Ford Explorer have?

The base model comes with 18-inch Painted Aluminum wheels, which require a wheel size of 255/65R18. In fact, this size is the case for all 18-inch wheels for the Ford Explorer.

How do I find out my rim size?

First, start with the wheel size for your vehicle. You can find that on the sidewall of the tires on your original wheels or the inside frame of the driver’s door. Check out Tire Size Explained (Reading the Sidewall) for more. The wheel diameter (in inches or millimeters) is the fifth set of numbers and letters.

What are my stock rim size?

Look at the backside of the wheel.

If it’s an original wheel, you’ll ordinarily see imprinted on the spokes the make, origin country, OEM number, and size. But for a steel stock wheel, you may find the wheel size on the front side, or the face, of the wheel. For example, the size of the wheel will look like “18×7 ½ ”.

Can you put a bigger tire on the same rim?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

Does rim size matter for tire size?

Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.

Can you tell size of rim by tire?

The next number is the diameter code, in inches, of the rim onto which the tire can be mounted. For example, a tire with the P225/70R16 91S would fit a rim with a 16-inch diameter.

Can I use 245 tires instead of 235?

In this example, yes it is possible for a 235 tire to be changed with a 245 tire if your vehicle is suitable for the change. The 245 tire will be slightly larger than the 235 tire and depending on the vehicle, there may not be enough room to safely fit a larger tire.

How much difference in tire size is acceptable?

As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires’ diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner’s manual recommends.

What does LT mean on a tire?

An “LT” on your sidewall before that long string of numbers and letters denoting your tire size signifies the tire is a “Light Truck-metric” size; it was designed for use on a vehicle that carries heavy cargo loads or tows a large trailer.

Do I really need LT tires?

Vehicles like ¾ ton or larger pickup trucks, work vans and trucks, and other large vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads or pull heavy trailers will need Light Truck (LT) tires.

Are LT tires better than regular tires?

Because LT tires come with higher load carrying capacities and a more robust construction, they’re far more rugged and durable than your average passenger tire, making them perfect for extra weight and tough road conditions.