2009 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure

The 2009 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the 4.0 E, 4WD takes P235/65R18 104S; the 4.0 E, AWD takes P235/65R18 104S; the 4.0 E, RWD takes P235/65R18 104S; the 4.6 8, 4WD takes P235/65R18 104S; the 4.6 8, AWD takes P235/65R18 104S; the 4.6 8, RWD takes P235/65R18 104S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 4.0 E, 4WD: P235/65R18 104S
  • 4.0 E, AWD: P235/65R18 104S
  • 4.0 E, RWD: P235/65R18 104S
  • 4.6 8, 4WD: P235/65R18 104S
  • 4.6 8, AWD: P235/65R18 104S
  • 4.6 8, RWD: P235/65R18 104S

4.0 E, 4WD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

4.0 E, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

4.0 E, RWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

4.6 8, 4WD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

4.6 8, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

4.6 8, RWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/65R18 104SDoor Placard——
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard——
AllP245/65R17 105SDoor Placard——
AllP255/50R20 104TDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2009 Ford Explorer take?

It depends on the trim: 4.0 E, 4WD uses P235/65R18 104S; 4.0 E, AWD uses P235/65R18 104S; 4.0 E, RWD uses P235/65R18 104S; 4.6 8, 4WD uses P235/65R18 104S; 4.6 8, AWD uses P235/65R18 104S; 4.6 8, RWD uses P235/65R18 104S.

What is the tire pressure for a 2009 Ford Explorer?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2009 Ford Explorer?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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