2002 Ford Explorer Wheel Backspacing
5.10 in · 5.23 in · 5.48 in · 3.97 in
Quick specs
- Backspacing
- 5.10 in · 5.23 in · 5.48 in · 3.97 in
- OEM offset
- ET47 · ET44 · ET12
- Wheel size
- 6.5x16 · 7x16 · 7.5x17
- Bolt pattern
- 5×114.3
- Tire size
- 235/70R16 · 245/65R17 · 245/70R16
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Rim | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 6.5x16 | ET47 | 5.10 in | 235/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 7x16 | ET44 | 5.23 in | 235/70R16 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 7.5x17 | ET44 | 5.48 in | 245/65R17 | 5x114.3 | 70.5 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 7x16 | ET12 | 3.97 in | 245/70R16 | 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 2002 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.