2008 Ford Explorer Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
ET47 · ET44 · ET35
Backspacing
5.10 in · 5.23 in · 5.48 in · 5.38 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 · 235/65R18 · 255/50R20

Explore wheels at Tire Rack

Showing matching bolt patterns and offsets up to 30 mm lower. Confirm center bore, load rating, and clearance at Tire Rack.

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol6.5x16—ET475.10 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7x16—ET445.23 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7.5x17—ET445.48 in245/65R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol7.5x18—ET445.48 in235/65R185x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.0i · 4.0L, V6, Petrol8x209x20ET35 / ET405.38 in255/50R205x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol6.5x16—ET475.10 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7x16—ET445.23 in235/70R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7.5x17—ET445.48 in245/65R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7.5x18—ET445.48 in235/65R185x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol8x209x20ET35 / ET405.38 in255/50R205x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF

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Real-World 2008 Ford Explorer Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 20-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

2008 Ford Explorer custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2008 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MKW M105

Front
20×?
Rear
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Compared with the 20×8 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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