2016 Ford Explorer Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 8.5x20 · 8x18 · 9x20
Offset: ET44
Backspacing: 5.98 in · 5.73 in · 6.23 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 63.3 mm, 63.4 mm
Thread: M14×1.5, 1/2"-20 UNF
Tire size: 255/50R20 · 245/60R18 · 265/45R20

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Configuration

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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
3.5 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
3.5Ti · 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
3.5GTDi · 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
2.3 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KH) · I4, Petrol	8x18	9x18	ET44 / ET51	5.73 in	245/60R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
2.3 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KH) · I4, Petrol	8.5x20	11x20	ET44 / ET64	5.98 in	255/50R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol	8.5x20	11x20	ET44 / ET64	5.98 in	255/50R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol	8x18	9x18	ET44 / ET51	5.73 in	245/60R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol	9x20	12.5x20	ET44 / ET66	6.23 in	265/45R20	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti (ABA-1FM5K8) · 3.5L, V6, Petrol	8x18	9x18	ET44 / ET51	5.73 in	245/60R18	5x114.3	63.4 mm	1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti (ABA-1FM5K8) · 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 2016 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 — 2 documented builds
22-inch — 2 documented builds

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 22×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani CSS-15

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 · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Santoneo

Front: 20×?
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 2016 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani Gravity

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 · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Ford Explorer build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Santoneo

Front: 20×?
Rear: —

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 2016 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.