Ford Explorer Spare Tires

The Ford Explorer used a 5x4.5" (5x114.3 mm) bolt pattern for all models from 1991 to 2024 along with tire diameters ranging from 27.4" to 31.6" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Ford Explorer years and options. In this case, Full-Size, 175/70R20, 165/90R19 and 175/90R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Ford Explorer spare tire.

2020-Present Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 2020 and is still the current model being produced. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The Standard models include Hybrid versions, and the ST models include High Performance Pack versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2024FordExplorer
Explorer ST
5x4.5"
5x4.5"
30.7-31.6"
30.7-31"
165/90R19 | 30.7"
175/90R18 | 30.4"
2023FordExplorer
Explorer ST
5x4.5"
5x4.5"
30.7-31.6"
30.7-31"
165/90R19 | 30.7"
175/90R18 | 30.4"
2022FordExplorer
Explorer ST
5x4.5"
5x4.5"
30.7-31.6"
30.7-31"
165/90R19 | 30.7"
175/90R18 | 30.4"
2021FordExplorer
Explorer ST
5x4.5"
5x4.5"
30.7-31.6"
30.7-31"
165/90R19 | 30.7"
175/90R18 | 30.4"
2020FordExplorer
Explorer ST
5x4.5"
5x4.5"
30.7-31.1"
30.7-31"
165/90R19 | 30.7"
175/90R18 | 30.4"

2011-2019 Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 2011 and was available through 2019. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2019FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.6-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2018FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.6-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2017FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.6-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2016FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.6-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2015FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.6-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2014FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.5-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2013FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.5-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2012FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.5-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2011FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29.5-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"

2006-2010 Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 2006 and was available through 2010. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2010FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2009FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2008FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2007FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2006FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-30"
175/70R20 | 29.6"

2002-2005 Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 2002 and was available through 2005. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2005FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-29.5"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2004FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-29.5"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2003FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-29.5"
175/70R20 | 29.6"
2002FordExplorer
5x4.5"
29-29.5"
175/70R20 | 29.6"

1995-2001 Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 1995 and was available through 2001. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2001FordExplorer
5x4.5"
28.9-30.1"
Full Size
2000FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size
1999FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size
1998FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size
1997FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size
1996FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size
1995FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-30.1"
Full Size

1991-1994 Ford Explorer Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Explorer began in 1991 and was available through 1994. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
1994FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-28.9"
Full Size
1993FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-28.9"
Full Size
1992FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-28.9"
Full Size
1991FordExplorer
5x4.5"
27.4-28.9"
Full Size