2017 Ford Explorer Wheel Backspacing
5.98 in · 5.73 in · 6.23 in
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OEM configurations
| Configuration | Front | Rear | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 EcoBoost · I4, Petrol | 8.5x20 | 11x20 | ET44 / ET64 | 5.98 in | 255/50R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 2.3 EcoBoost · I4, Petrol | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET44 / ET51 | 5.73 in | 245/60R18 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol | 8.5x20 | 11x20 | ET44 / ET64 | 5.98 in | 255/50R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET44 / ET51 | 5.73 in | 245/60R18 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol | 9x20 | 12.5x20 | ET44 / ET66 | 6.23 in | 265/45R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET44 / ET51 | 5.73 in | 245/60R18 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Flex-Fuel | 8.5x20 | 11x20 | ET44 / ET64 | 5.98 in | 255/50R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET44 / ET51 | 5.73 in | 245/60R18 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol | 8.5x20 | 11x20 | ET44 / ET64 | 5.98 in | 255/50R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol | 9x20 | 12.5x20 | ET44 / ET66 | 6.23 in | 265/45R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Petrol | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET44 / ET51 | 5.73 in | 245/60R18 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 mm | 1/2" - 20 UNF |
| 3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Petrol | 8.5x20 | 11x20 | ET44 / ET64 | 5.98 in | 255/50R20 | 5x114.3 | 63.4 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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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.