2021 Ford Explorer Tire Size

Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2021 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.

18-Inch Rims

2021 Ford Explorer

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2021 Ford Explorer that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer.

255/65R18 111H

Simplified Size:  255-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is 255/65R18 111H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

255

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

18

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

111

This tire has a load index of 111, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2398 pounds (1090 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 165 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.

Trim Options:

Timberline

P265/65R18 112T

Simplified Size:  265-65-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is P265/65R18 112T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
265

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters.

18

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

112

This tire has a load index of 112, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2464 pounds (1120 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 172 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.

20-Inch Rims

2021 Ford Explorer

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2021 Ford Explorer that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer.

Trim Options:

King RanchLimitedXLT

255/55R20 107H

Simplified Size:  255-55-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is 255/55R20 107H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

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.

107

This tire has a load index of 107, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2145 pounds (975 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 140 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.

Trim Options:

King RanchLimitedLimited HybridSTXLT

255/55R20/XL 110V

Simplified Size:  255-55-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is 255/55R20/XL 110V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

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.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

110

This tire has a load index of 110, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2332 pounds (1060 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 140 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

21-Inch Rims

2021 Ford Explorer

 

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Explorer's' tire size.

Trim Options:

PlatinumPlatinum HybridST

275/45R21/XL 110W

Simplified Size:  275-45-21

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2021 Ford Explorer is 275/45R21/XL 110W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2021 Ford Explorer's tire size is shown below.

275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

21

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 21 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

110

This tire has a load index of 110, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 2332 pounds (1060 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 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
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.