Ford Explorer Wheel Interchange

Compare Ford Explorer wheel specifications across 25 model years. Review bolt patterns, center bore, thread size, OEM wheel dimensions, and the years that share the same recorded mounting specs.

Years covered1999–2023

Published years25

Bolt patterns found5×114.3

Center bores found63.4 mm, 70.5 mm

Thread sizes found1/2"-20UNF, M14×1.5

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Wheel Specifications by Year

Year	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread size	OEM rim sizes	Offset	Details
2023	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Open 2023 page
2022	5×114.3	70.5 mm	M14×1.5	Varies 18×7.5 19×7 20×8 20×8.5 20×9 21×8 21×8.5 21×9 22×8.5 22×9	Varies 28 mm 30 mm 35 mm 38 mm 40 mm 43 mm	Open 2022 page
2021	5×114.3	70.5 mm	M14×1.5	Varies 18×7.5 20×8 20×8.5 21×8.5 21×9	Varies 38 mm 40 mm	Open 2021 page
2020	5×114.3	70.5 mm	M14×1.5	Varies 18×7.5 20×8 20×8.5 20×9.5 21×7.5 21×8 21×8.5 21×9 21×9.5 22×8 22×9.5	Varies 33 mm 35 mm 38 mm 40 mm 45 mm 50 mm	Open 2020 page
2019	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 18×8 19×8 20×8.5 20×9	Varies 40 mm 44 mm 54 mm	Open 2019 page
2018	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 18×7.5 18×8 18×9 19×7.5 20×8.5 20×9 20×9.5 21×7.5	Varies 34 mm 40 mm 44 mm 49 mm	Open 2018 page
2017	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 18×8 20×8.5 20×9	44 mm	Open 2017 page
2016	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 18×8 20×8.5 20×9	44 mm	Open 2016 page
2015	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 17×7.5 17×8 17×8.5 17×9 18×8 19×7.5 19×8 19×8.5 19×9 20×7.5 20×8.5 20×9 20×9.5 21×8 21×8.5 21×9	Varies 34 mm 39 mm 44 mm 49 mm 54 mm	Open 2015 page
2014	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 17×7 17×7.5 18×7 18×8 19×9 20×8.5 20×9 21×8 21×8.5	Varies 34 mm 39 mm 44 mm 49 mm 54 mm	Open 2014 page
2013	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 17×7.5 18×8 18×9 19×7.5 20×8.5 20×9 21×9	Varies 39 mm 44 mm 49 mm	Open 2013 page
2012	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 17×7.5 18×8 20×8.5	44 mm	Open 2012 page
2011	5×114.3	63.4 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 17×7.5 18×8 20×8.5	44 mm	Open 2011 page
2010	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5 18×7.5 20×8	Varies 35 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2010 page
2009	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5 18×7.5 20×8	Varies 35 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2009 page
2008	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5 18×7.5 20×8	Varies 35 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2008 page
2007	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5 18×7.5 20×8	Varies 35 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2007 page
2006	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5 18×7.5 20×8	Varies 35 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2006 page
2005	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5	Varies 12 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2005 page
2004	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5	Varies 12 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2004 page
2003	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5	Varies 12 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2003 page
2002	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 16×6.5 16×7 17×7.5	Varies 12 mm 44 mm 47 mm	Open 2002 page
2001	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 15×7 16×7	Varies 10 mm 12 mm	Open 2001 page
2000	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 14×6 15×6.5 15×7 16×7 16×7.5	Varies 10 mm 12 mm 17 mm 22 mm	Open 2000 page
1999	5×114.3	70.5 mm	1/2"-20UNF	Varies 14×6.5 15×7 15×7.5 16×7 16×7.5 17×8	Varies 5 mm 7 mm 10 mm 12 mm 17 mm	Open 1999 page

2023

Bolt pattern: Not available
Center bore: Not available
Thread size: Not available
OEM rim sizes: Not available
Offset: Not available
Details: Open 2023 page

2022

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

M14×1.5

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×7.5
19×7
20×8
20×8.5
20×9
21×8
21×8.5
21×9
22×8.5
22×9

Offset

Varies

28 mm
30 mm
35 mm
38 mm
40 mm
43 mm

Details

Open 2022 page

2021

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

M14×1.5

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×7.5
20×8
20×8.5
21×8.5
21×9

Offset

Varies

38 mm
40 mm

Details

Open 2021 page

2020

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

M14×1.5

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×7.5
20×8
20×8.5
20×9.5
21×7.5
21×8
21×8.5
21×9
21×9.5
22×8
22×9.5

Offset

Varies

33 mm
35 mm
38 mm
40 mm
45 mm
50 mm

Details

Open 2020 page

2019

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×8
19×8
20×8.5
20×9

Offset

Varies

40 mm
44 mm
54 mm

Details

Open 2019 page

2018

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×7.5
18×8
18×9
19×7.5
20×8.5
20×9
20×9.5
21×7.5

Offset

Varies

34 mm
40 mm
44 mm
49 mm

Details

Open 2018 page

2017

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×8
20×8.5
20×9

Offset

44 mm

Details

Open 2017 page

2016

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

18×8
20×8.5
20×9

Offset

44 mm

Details

Open 2016 page

2015

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

17×7.5
17×8
17×8.5
17×9
18×8
19×7.5
19×8
19×8.5
19×9
20×7.5
20×8.5
20×9
20×9.5
21×8
21×8.5
21×9

Offset

Varies

34 mm
39 mm
44 mm
49 mm
54 mm

Details

Open 2015 page

2014

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

17×7
17×7.5
18×7
18×8
19×9
20×8.5
20×9
21×8
21×8.5

Offset

Varies

34 mm
39 mm
44 mm
49 mm
54 mm

Details

Open 2014 page

2013

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

17×7.5
18×8
18×9
19×7.5
20×8.5
20×9
21×9

Offset

Varies

39 mm
44 mm
49 mm

Details

Open 2013 page

2012

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

17×7.5
18×8
20×8.5

Offset

44 mm

Details

Open 2012 page

2011

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

63.4 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

17×7.5
18×8
20×8.5

Offset

44 mm

Details

Open 2011 page

2010

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5
18×7.5
20×8

Offset

Varies

35 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2010 page

2009

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5
18×7.5
20×8

Offset

Varies

35 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2009 page

2008

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5
18×7.5
20×8

Offset

Varies

35 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2008 page

2007

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5
18×7.5
20×8

Offset

Varies

35 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2007 page

2006

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5
18×7.5
20×8

Offset

Varies

35 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2006 page

2005

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5

Offset

Varies

12 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2005 page

2004

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5

Offset

Varies

12 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2004 page

2003

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5

Offset

Varies

12 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2003 page

2002

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

16×6.5
16×7
17×7.5

Offset

Varies

12 mm
44 mm
47 mm

Details

Open 2002 page

2001

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

15×7
16×7

Offset

Varies

10 mm
12 mm

Details

Open 2001 page

2000

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

14×6
15×6.5
15×7
16×7
16×7.5

Offset

Varies

10 mm
12 mm
17 mm
22 mm

Details

Open 2000 page

1999

Bolt pattern

5×114.3

Center bore

70.5 mm

Thread size

1/2"-20UNF

OEM rim sizes

Varies

14×6.5
15×7
15×7.5
16×7
16×7.5
17×8

Offset

Varies

5 mm
7 mm
10 mm
12 mm
17 mm

Details

Open 1999 page

Ford Explorer Years With the Same Recorded Mounting Specs

2020–2022

5×114.3 · 70.5 mm · M14×1.5

These years share the same recorded core mounting specs. Wheel diameter, width, offset, brake clearance, and load rating must still be checked.

2011–2019

5×114.3 · 63.4 mm · 1/2"-20UNF

These years share the same recorded core mounting specs. Wheel diameter, width, offset, brake clearance, and load rating must still be checked.

1999–2010

5×114.3 · 70.5 mm · 1/2"-20UNF

These years share the same recorded core mounting specs. Wheel diameter, width, offset, brake clearance, and load rating must still be checked.

Wheel Specification Changes

2019 → 2020 – Center bore changed from 63.4 mm to 70.5 mm
2019 → 2020 – Thread size changed from 1/2"-20UNF to M14×1.5
2010 → 2011 – Center bore changed from 70.5 mm to 63.4 mm

Is matching bolt pattern enough?

A matching Ford Explorer bolt pattern is only the first check. The wheel still has to clear the hub, brakes, and suspension, sit at a usable offset, and use the correct fasteners and tire package.

Center bore must not be smaller than the hub. A larger bore may need hub-centric rings; it is not an automatic fit.
Offset and backspacing change inner and outer clearance even when diameter matches.
Wheel width, brake clearance, and suspension travel are trim-specific and are not proven by bolt pattern alone.
Lug-seat geometry, thread size, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility still need a physical check.

Same recorded specifications are a candidate for further verification, not confirmation that wheels physically fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bolt patterns has the Ford Explorer used?

Recorded Ford Explorer bolt patterns for 1999–2023 are 5×114.3. A year may have more than one configuration, so confirm the year page before buying wheels.

Do all Explorer years use the same wheel specs?

No. Recorded Explorer wheel specifications change across model years, including a documented transition from 2010 to 2011. Use the year comparison tool and the specifications table on this page.

How can I compare two Explorer years?

Use Compare Years at the top of this page to select a donor year and an installed-on year. The result compares recorded bolt pattern, center bore, thread size, rim diameter, rim width, offset, backspacing, and tire size, then links to both year pages and the wheel calculator.

Is matching the bolt pattern enough?

No. Matching bolt pattern alone is not enough. Center bore, offset, backspacing, wheel width, brake and suspension clearance, lug-seat geometry, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility must still be verified.

What should I check before installing wheels from another year?

Confirm the recorded core mounting specs, then verify wheel width, offset/backspacing, brake and suspension clearance, lug-seat geometry, load rating, tire diameter, and TPMS compatibility. This page reports recorded specifications and does not certify installation.

Compare Ford Explorer Years

Wheel Specifications by Year

Ford Explorer Years With the Same Recorded Mounting Specs

2020–2022

2011–2019

1999–2010

Wheel Specification Changes

Is matching bolt pattern enough?

Frequently Asked Questions

What bolt patterns has the Ford Explorer used?

Do all Explorer years use the same wheel specs?

How can I compare two Explorer years?

Is matching the bolt pattern enough?

What should I check before installing wheels from another year?

Related pages

Published Explorer year pages

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