2003 Ford Explorer Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
6.5x16 · 7x16 · 7.5x17
Offset
ET47 · ET44 · ET12
Backspacing
5.10 in · 5.23 in · 5.48 in · 3.97 in
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Center bore
70.6 mm, 70.5 mm
Thread
M12×1.5, 1/2"-20 UNF
Tire size
235/70R16 · 245/65R17 · 245/70R16

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel6.5x16ET475.10 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel7x16ET445.23 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel7.5x17ET445.48 in245/65R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Flex-Fuel7x16ET123.97 in245/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol6.5x16ET475.10 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7x16ET445.23 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7.5x17ET445.48 in245/65R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7x16ET123.97 in245/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF

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