2012 Ford Explorer Tire Size

Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2012 Ford Explorer, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Ford Explorer's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2012 Ford Explorer

 

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Explorer's' tire size.

P245/65R17 105T

Simplified Size:  245-65-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is P245/65R17 105T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

105

This tire has a load index of 105, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2035 pounds (925 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 159 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2012 Ford Explorer

 

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Explorer's' tire size.

Trim Options:

XLT

P245/60R18 104H

Simplified Size:  245-60-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is P245/60R18 104H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

104

This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 147 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

20-Inch Rims

2012 Ford Explorer

 

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Explorer's' tire size.

Trim Options:

LimitedXLT

P255/50R20 104H

Simplified Size:  255-50-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2012 Ford Explorer is P255/50R20 104H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2012 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

104

This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 127 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.