2006 Ford Explorer Tire Pressure & Sizes


On this page you can first find a list of the trims for the 2006 Ford Explorer along with the tire sizes you can expect to find on them.

Once you have your correct tire size you can then scroll down to the pressures chart and cross-reference it to find the recommended front and rear pressure rating.

Trim Size Icon 2006 Ford Explorer Trims

Ford Explorer models built during 2006 were offered in the following trims with these tire sizes fitted as standard.

Trim Name Tire Size/s
Eddie Bauer

  • 245/65R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 235/65R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
Limited

  • 245/65R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 235/65R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
XLS

  • 235/70R16 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
XLT

  • 235/70R16 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 245/65R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon

Tire Pressure Icon 2006 Explorer Tire Pressures By Size

Ford Explorer models built in 2006 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.

Tire Size Front Rear
P235/65R18 104S

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

35 PSI 35 PSI
P235/70R16 104S

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

35 PSI 35 PSI
P245/65R17 105T

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

35 PSI 35 PSI

What Do These Numbers Mean?

When comparing tires you will find that they display various numbers and codes along the edges.

These numbers help you choose the right tire (size and speed rating) for your car and the following image shows you what each of them mean:

Tire codes guide

Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Image

We have found 4 different tire sizes for the 2006 Ford Explorer as well as the correct pressure to inflate them to.