2013 Ford Explorer Bolt Pattern
A 2013 Ford Explorer has a bolt pattern of 5x4.5. Click here for more details.
Written by Drew Waterstreet
Reviewed by Hillary Kobayashi
A 2013 Ford Explorer has a bolt pattern of 5x4.5, which means each wheel must have five bolts that form a circle with a 4.5-inch diameter.
Whether you’re looking for a better set of wheels to prepare for winter driving or just want some flashy rims to impress your friends, you’ll need to know your 2013 Ford Explorer bolt pattern to ensure a proper fit. Luckily, you’ve come to the right spot!
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The 2013 Ford Explorer has a bolt pattern (also referred to as a lug pattern) of 5x4.5, which should be read as the # of bolts x the diameter of the circle they form.
The bolt pattern for your Explorer can not change since the bolts are the permanent connection between your axle and the wheel. But you can customize the wheel itself to fit more rugged snow tires or larger alloy rims.
However, the bolt pattern isn’t the only measurement you’ll need to take into consideration when shopping for tires or rims. Your new set of wheels or rims must also match the following metrics to guarantee a snug and safe fit:
- Factory wheel size: 17” or 18” or 20” (depending on trim)
- Stud size: M14 x 1.5 (14 mm stud thread and 1.5 mm thread spacing)
- Offset: 32 to 45 mm
- Center bore: 63.4 mm
- Wheel tightening torque: 135 Nm
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How to measure your Ford Explorer’s bolt pattern
Want to test our 2013 Ford Explorer bolt pattern measurements yourself? Go ahead and grab your trusty tape measure or classic wooden ruler.
Begin by counting the number of bolts, you should see five of them. Then, measure from the outer edge of a lug hole to the center of the bolt located on the opposite side of the circle—this will be your 4.5-inch diameter.
Then combine the number of bolts with your accurately-measured diameter to get your 5x4.5 bolt pattern!
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What is the bolt pattern on a 2013 Ford Explorer?
The bolt pattern on a 2013 Ford Explorer is 5x4.5—five bolts that form a circle with a 4.5-inch diameter.
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