2013 Ford Explorer Tires

The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule has no interval for this model year, so inspection and service history help guide the decision. Front-wheel-drive versions can wear their front tires faster, while all-wheel-drive versions require attention to tread-depth differences across all four tires.

• Check tread depth on all four tires.
• Look for uneven wear or highway-speed vibration.
• Confirm the rotation approach matches the drivetrain and fitted tires.

The rotation follows the pattern the manufacturer specifies for the Explorer’s drivetrain and the tires fitted. The inspection may also identify wear that supports a replacement recommendation rather than another rotation.

• Tread depth measurement on every tire.
• Rotation in the appropriate manufacturer-specified pattern.
• Pressure setting and tire pressure monitoring system reset.

The manufacturer-specified pattern should be confirmed during service rather than assumed. Directional tread and staggered fitments can change how tires may be moved, so the actual tire design and fitment matter along with the drivetrain.

• Front-wheel drive places greater steering and driving work at the front.
• All-wheel drive requires attention to tread-depth differences across the set.
• Directional or staggered tires can limit possible tire movements.

On an all-wheel-drive Explorer, mismatched tread depth can load the driveline, which is why replacement decisions require an inspection of all four tires. A front-wheel-drive Explorer may allow more flexibility, but the condition and tread difference across the set still determine the recommendation.

• Compare tread depth across every tire.
• Inspect for uneven wear and visible damage.
• Use the vehicle’s drivetrain and the tires fitted to guide replacement planning.

A technician can measure all four tires and assess whether the wear supports rotation or replacement. The vehicle’s drivetrain, tire condition, and tread-depth relationship across the set are important to the recommendation, particularly on an all-wheel-drive Explorer.

• Look for tread wear that is uneven across a tire or set.
• Pay attention to vibration at highway speed.
• Check the moulded tread-wear indicator and penny test.

The service visit includes tread measurement on all four tires, rotation or a replacement recommendation based on the inspection, pressure setting to the vehicle placard, and a tire pressure monitoring system reset. The dealership is at 450 E Northfield Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112.

• Use the online schedule appointment option.
• Ask about available service specials.
• Call the Brownsburg service team with vehicle and tire-service questions.