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

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.3 EcoBoost · I4, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
2.3 EcoBoost · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost · V6, Petrol9x2012.5x20ET44 / ET666.23 in265/45R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Flex-Fuel8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Flex-Fuel8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 Ecoboost · 3.5L, V6, Petrol9x2012.5x20ET44 / ET666.23 in265/45R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5GTDi · 3.5L, V6, Petrol9x2012.5x20ET44 / ET666.23 in265/45R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
2.3 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KH) · I4, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
2.3 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KH) · I4, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5 EcoBoost (ABA-1FM5KT) · V6, Petrol9x2012.5x20ET44 / ET666.23 in265/45R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti (ABA-1FM5K8) · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8x189x18ET44 / ET515.73 in245/60R185x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.5Ti (ABA-1FM5K8) · 3.5L, V6, Petrol8.5x2011x20ET44 / ET645.98 in255/50R205x114.363.4 mm1/2" - 20 UNF

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Lug hardware

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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.

2016 Ford Explorer custom wheel setup

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
2016 Ford Explorer custom wheel setup

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.

    2016 Ford Explorer custom wheel setup

    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
    2016 Ford Explorer custom wheel setup

    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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      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.