2020 Ford Explorer Tires: The Right Set For You

Catrina C
Dec 30, 2020

There will come a time when your 2020 Explorer needs new tires. The best tires for your model will vary. Thankfully, there are great all-season, touring, and high-performance tires available.

What are the best tires for a 2020 Ford Explorer?

Best Tires for the 2020 Ford Explorer

2020 Ford Explorer Tire Closeup

All-Season: Michelin Premier LTX – $229.99 Each Tire

The Michelin Premier LTX is a crossover/SUV touring all-season tire. They use extreme silica along with a sunflower oil infused tread compound to add traction in cold and wet climates. The tire is made with Michelin EverGrip Technology which has expanding rain grooves that widen as the tire tread wears away.

Owners enjoy the eco-friendly manufacturing of these tires. As well as the twin steel belts that create a durable, uniform and comfortable ride. They also feature a 60,000-mile warranty that lasts up to six years and includes a free replacement in the first year if the tire is damaged.

Touring: Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus – $199.99 Each Tire

The Dueler H/L Alenza Plus is a touring tire for the drivers of premium SUVs, pickups and crossovers.

The tire has a symmetrical pattern that has been fine-tuned to reduce noise and improve the comfort of the ride. Each tire has notched shoulder locks for better stability on highways. As well as a continuous center rib that boosts responsiveness.

Owners enjoy the wide circumferential grooves, sipes and lateral notches, which add traction in bad weather. Two steel belts are reinforced with nylon to improve support in tread areas. Polyester cords are used to stabilize the sidewalls, which improves ride quality.

Winter: Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2 -$191.18 Each Tire

The Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2 is a winter-weather tire designed to be used in sets of four only. The tires meet the requirements for severe snow and are marked with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol.

Car Tire in Snow Closeup

Using Cross Z-Sipes, better traction is created on both snow and ice-covered roads. There is an additional shoulder block and added tread stability that enhances precision on wet and dry roads.

The spirally-wound polyamide cord improves their high-speed capabilities.

Current owners appreciate that there is a better grip with the silica-based winter tread rubber compound so that there is a lesser chance of sliding on ice or snow. Better traction and responses help improve hydroplaning resistance as well.

High Performance: Yokohama Parada Spec X – $190.37

The Yokohama Parada Spec X tire is a high-performance street tire designed for all-season use. It features a directional patterned tread pattern that whisks water away to improve traction. It also has variably sized intermediate tread blocks, linked shoulder blocks and two continuous center ribs. These make the ride more comfortable while also improving grip during acceleration or braking. Owners enjoy that they can use the same tires all year as they’re made for use in a wide range of climates around the US.

There is a workmanship and materials warranty available for five years that offers a free replacement within the first year or 2/32″ of wear.

People Also Ask:

Does the 2020 Ford Explorer come with a spare tire?

The 2020 Ford Explorer is going to be the first one in the line of Explorers that comes with a Michelin Selfseal tire. The spare tire for the 2020 Ford Explorer is located in the cargo area underneath the cargo door.

What’s the recommended tire pressure for a 2020 Ford Explorer?

Auto Mechanic Checking Tire Pressure

The recommended tire pressure for a 2020 Ford Explorer is between 33 and 35 PSI. The difference depends on the trim and tires used. Ford’s manual will go into detail about which tires are best as well as the PSI to use when filling them.

How do you reset the tire pressure indicator on a 2020 Ford Explorer?

To reset the tire pressure indicator on your 2020 Ford Explorer, you will need to access the TPMS reset button. Once you find the button, hold it down until the dashboard light flashes three times. After releasing the button, you can start the ignition. The light should now be off.

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Catrina C. is a former auto auction block clerk and current freelance automotive industry writer. She enjoys writing, taking long trips in her Ford and providing solid automotive advice.
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