1996 Ford Explorer Tire Sizes

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1996 Ford Explorer 4x2 2 Dr. (GVWR 4760)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/70R15 100S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
100
This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1764 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

1996 Ford Explorer 4x2 4 Dr. (GVWR 5120)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/70R15 100S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
100
This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1764 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 2 Dr. (GVWR 5000)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/70R15 100S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
100
This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1764 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P255/70R16 109S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
255
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
16
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
109
This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2271 pounds (1030 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 4 Dr. (GVWR 5020-5240)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/70R15 100S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
100
This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1764 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P255/70R16 109S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
255
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
16
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
109
This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2271 pounds (1030 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 4 Dr. (GVWR 5280)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P255/70R16 109S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
255
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
16
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 16 inches in diameter.
109
This tire has a load index of 109, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2271 pounds (1030 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 4 Dr. (GVWR 5420-5560)

Original Tire Size (Show Details)
P235/75R15 105S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
235
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.
75
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 75%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 75% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
105
This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2040 pounds (925 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Alternate Tire Size (Show Details)
P225/70R15 100S
P
This letter indicates the intended use of the tire.
  • P = Passenger Car
  • LT = Light Truck
  • C = Commercial Vehicle
225
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.
70
This number indicates that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  This means that your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.
R
This letter indicates how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 98% of all tires sold today.
  • R = Radial
  • B = Bias Belt
  • D = Diagonal
15
The tire size was designed to fit rims that are 15 inches in diameter.
100
This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1764 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.
S
This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 112 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.