1999 Ford Explorer Wheel Backspacing
3.97 in · 3.89 in · 3.53 in · 4.22 in · 4.42 in · 4.20 in
Quick specs
- Backspacing
- 3.97 in · 3.89 in · 3.53 in · 4.22 in · 4.42 in · 4.20 in
- OEM offset
- ET12 · ET10 · ET7 · ET17 · ET5
- Wheel size
- 7x15 · 7x16 · 6.5x14 · 7.5x16 · 7.5x15 · 8x17
- Bolt pattern
- 5×114.3
- Tire size
- Multiple — see configurations
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Rim | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0i · V6, Petrol | 7x15 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 225/70R15 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · V6, Petrol | 7x15 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 235/75R15 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · V6, Petrol | 7x16 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 235/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · V6, Petrol | 7x16 | ET10 | 3.89 in | 255/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 5.0i · V8, Petrol | 6.5x14 | ET7 | 3.53 in | 225/80R14 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 5.0i · V8, Petrol | 7.5x16 | ET12 | 4.22 in | 215/75R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 5.0i · V8, Petrol | 7.5x15 | ET17 | 4.42 in | 215/80R15 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 5.0i · V8, Petrol | 8x17 | ET5 | 4.20 in | 275/70R17 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol | 7x15 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 225/70R15 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol | 7x15 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 235/75R15 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol | 7x16 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 235/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol | 7x16 | ET10 | 3.89 in | 255/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
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Backspacing values above are calculated from OEM wheel width and offset using BS = width/2 + offset_mm/25.4 (same formula as the fitment calculator).
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More specs for the 1999 Ford Explorer
Backspacing on these pages is calculated from OEM wheel width and offset (width/2 + offset_mm/25.4). Higher backspacing seats the wheel farther inward; lower backspacing moves it outward.