2021 Ford Explorer Tire Pressure & Sizes


On this page you can first find a list of the trims for the 2021 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 2021 Ford Explorer Trims

Ford Explorer models built during 2021 were offered in the following trims with these tire sizes fitted as standard.

Trim Name Tire Size/s
Base

  • 255/65R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
King Ranch

  • 255/55R20 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
Limited

  • 255/55R20 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
Platinum

  • 275/45R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
ST

  • 255/55R20 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 275/45R21 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
Timberline

  • 265/65R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
XLT

  • 255/65R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
  • 255/55R20 Pressure Icon Cart Icon

Tire Pressure Icon 2021 Explorer Tire Pressures By Size

Ford Explorer models built in 2021 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.

Tire Size Front Rear
255/55R20 107H 33 PSI 33 PSI
255/55R20/XL 110V 33 - 35 PSI 33 - 35 PSI
255/65R18 111H 33 PSI 33 PSI
275/45R21/XL 110W 33 PSI 33 PSI
P265/65R18 112T

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

-- PSI -- 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 7 different tire sizes for the 2021 Ford Explorer as well as the correct pressure to inflate them to.