2012 Ford Explorer Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 7.5x17 · 8x18 · 8.5x20
Offset: ET44
Backspacing: 5.48 in · 5.73 in · 5.98 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 63.3 mm, 63.4 mm
Thread: M14×1.5, 1/2"-20 UNF
Tire size: 245/65R17 · 245/60R18 · 255/50R20

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0 EcoBoost · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET44	5.48 in	245/65R17	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
2.0 EcoBoost · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	8x18	9x18	ET44 / ET51	5.73 in	245/60R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
2.0 EcoBoost · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	8.5x20	11x20	ET44 / ET64	5.98 in	255/50R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET44	5.48 in	245/65R17	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

Lug hardware

Real-World 2012 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:

22-inch — 6 documented builds
24-inch — 2 documented builds
20-inch — 1 documented build

9 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

22×9.5 ET32

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 285/35R22

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 24.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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20×9

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 265/50R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 22×9 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna

Front: 22×9
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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22×?

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 285/45R22

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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24×?

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +4" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×9 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Dodge Charger SRT8

Front: 22×9
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 24×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Forte

Front: 24×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +4" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MKW Avenue A601

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 20×8.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Compare your own setup

See how a different width or offset sits versus an OEM configuration for this year.

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More specs for the 2012 Ford Explorer

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.