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
Wheel size
7x15 · 7x16 · 6.5x14 · 7.5x16 · 7.5x15 · 8x17
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
4.0i · V6, Petrol7x15ET123.97 in225/70R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · V6, Petrol7x15ET123.97 in235/75R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · V6, Petrol7x16ET123.97 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · V6, Petrol7x16ET103.89 in255/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
5.0i · V8, Petrol6.5x14ET73.53 in225/80R145x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
5.0i · V8, Petrol7.5x16ET124.22 in215/75R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
5.0i · V8, Petrol7.5x15ET174.42 in215/80R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
5.0i · V8, Petrol8x17ET54.20 in275/70R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7x15ET123.97 in225/70R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7x15ET123.97 in235/75R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7x16ET123.97 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7x16ET103.89 in255/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 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.