2013 Ford Explorer Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET44 · ET49 · ET39
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 63.3 mm, 63.4 mm
Thread: M14×1.5, 1/2"-20 UNF
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

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
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8x18	9x18	ET44 / ET51	5.73 in	245/60R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8.5x20	11x20	ET44 / ET64	5.98 in	255/50R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	9x20	12.5x20	ET44 / ET66	6.23 in	265/45R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	9x18	—	ET44	6.23 in	265/70R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	7.5x19	—	ET49	5.68 in	235/50R19	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	9x21	—	ET39	6.04 in	255/55R21	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

Real-World 2013 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 — 7 documented builds
22-inch — 5 documented builds
18-inch — 1 documented build

13 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 20×10.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Velgen VMB5

Front: 20×10.5 ET45 · 295/45R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 24.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×10.5 ET28 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: KMC District

Front: 22×10.5 ET28 · 285/35R22
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 21×9 ET39 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 30 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×10 ET32 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: FFD Motorsports Evo2

Front: 18×10 ET32
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 37.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Velgen

Front: 20×? · 295/45R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Falken RT-7M

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 21×9 ET39 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani CSS-15

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 21×9 ET39 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: KMC Slides

Front: 20×? · 265/50R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: HRE TR45

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 21×9 ET39 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Brooklands

Front: 20×8.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei SVX

Front: 20×? · 265/50R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MKW Avenue A601

Front: 22×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 21×9 ET39 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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20×?

Documented on a 2013 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 265/55R20

Compared with OEM

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

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More specs for the 2013 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.