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1998 Ford Explorer Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation
Not sure about your Ford Explorer tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.
| Trim Level | Tire Size | Speed Rating | Inflation in PSI F/R | |
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| 1998 Ford Explorer XL* | P235/75R15 | S | 26 PSI/26 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer XL* | P255/70R16 | S | 30 PSI/30 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer XL* | P225/70R15 | S | 30 PSI/35 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Sport* | P255/70R16 | S | 30 PSI/30 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Sport* | P225/70R15 | S | 30 PSI/35 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Sport* | P235/75R15 | S | 26 PSI/26 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* | P255/70R16 | S | 30 PSI/30 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* | P225/70R15 | S | 30 PSI/35 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* | P235/75R15 | S | 26 PSI/26 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Limited* | P225/70R15 | S | 30 PSI/35 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Limited* | P235/75R15 | S | 26 PSI/26 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer Limited* | P255/70R16 | S | 30 PSI/30 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer XLT* | P225/70R15 | S | 30 PSI/35 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer XLT* | P235/75R15 | S | 26 PSI/26 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
| 1998 Ford Explorer XLT* | P255/70R16 | S | 30 PSI/30 PSI | SHOP THIS TIRE |
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1998 Ford Explorer XL* - Size: Shop P235/75R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer XL* - Size: Shop P255/70R16 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer XL* - Size: Shop P225/70R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/35 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Sport* - Size: Shop P255/70R16 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Sport* - Size: Shop P225/70R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/35 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Sport* - Size: Shop P235/75R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* - Size: Shop P255/70R16 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* - Size: Shop P225/70R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/35 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer* - Size: Shop P235/75R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Limited* - Size: Shop P225/70R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/35 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Limited* - Size: Shop P235/75R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer Limited* - Size: Shop P255/70R16 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT* - Size: Shop P225/70R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/35 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT* - Size: Shop P235/75R15 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI |
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1998 Ford Explorer XLT* - Size: Shop P255/70R16 - Speed Rating: S - Inflation F/R: 30 PSI/30 PSI |
* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.
Recommended Tires for Your 1998 Ford Explorer
What tires are best for a 1998 Ford Explorer? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Ford Explorer.
Blizzak DM-V2
- No warranty
- Winter
- Winter
Dueler H/T 685
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
Destination LE3
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
Destination A/T2
- Gold Pledge Limited Warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
Winterforce 2 UV
- No warranty
- Winter
- Winter
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Passenger Tires
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
Extensa A/S II
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Passenger Tires
OPEN COUNTRY A/T III
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
OPEN COUNTRY HTII
- No warranty
- All-Season
- Light Truck Tires
Get the Right Tires for 1998 Ford Explorer
Buying new tires can be easy and quick, especially when you're equipped with quality information from the tire experts that know! That's why you should head our way when it's time to put new tires on your 1998 Ford Explorer. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for Ford Explorer tires for winter, spring, summer, and fall. Whether you need a tire that's designed to handle diverse terrain, improve fuel-efficiency, or take tight corners, you'll find affordable tires that get the job done.
View the tires Ford recommends for 1998 Explorers, plus useful info about Ford Explorer tire pressure, tire size, and speed rating. Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for tires and you'll experience our best service. As one of our tire managers, Ruben, says, “I make sure you know which tire is the best fit for your car, not only for performance but safety.”
Apart from finding the right tire size, you also want to consider a handful of other factors when buying new Ford Explorer tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. If you live in south Texas, you probably won't need studded snow tires anytime soon. In Colorado, though, there's a good chance you'll want Ford Explorer snow tires for a good portion of the year, and maybe even all-season tires for year-round comfort and versatility.
Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. Drivers in states that fully experience all four seasons often buy two sets of tires: one set for winter, one set for summer. That way, they can maximize their Ford Explorer's performance during both seasons. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!
Driving style is next on the list to think about when buying tires. Do you enjoy pushing your Ford Explorer to the limits? Hitting the road less traveled? If you're a big off-roading fan you forges paths where others can't, you have very different needs than a long-distance commuter who sticks to the highway. You'll want a tire that can handle sand, stone, gravel, dirt, and more. You might want to look at bigger tires with stiffer sidewalls and wider tread patterns to help protect against punctures and maintain balance in irregular road conditions. But if you mostly drive around the city, a Ford Explorer tire that offers comfort, stability, and a quiet ride could be just what you need. Visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you, or get started by browsing tires that fit your vehicle. You're only a few clicks away from finding the right 1998 Ford Explorer tire for your needs.
Ford Explorer Tire Brands
You have so many options when it comes to tire brands that work for Ford Explorers. Firestone and Bridgestone are two popular brands. Firestone tires for Ford Explorers always deliver! The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1900 in Akron, Ohio by Harvey Firestone. He was a boundary-pusher from the beginning. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he started making and testing farm, truck, and passenger tires. One of the company's pioneering efforts was the introduction in 1908 of the first all-rubber, non-skid tire! Firestone Tires has been dedicated to staying one step ahead of the competition since day one, all thanks to Harvey Firestone. Today, Firestone is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. They make 8,000 different tires for all sorts of vehicles — including 1998 Ford Explorers.
Bridgestone is another top choice for Ford Explorer tires. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Today, Bridgestone Tires has more than 55,000 employees and 50 production facilities throughout the Americas. The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, providing exceptional service, tires, and more to drivers around the world. As Shojiro Ishibashi said, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." That means you can find superior quality Bridgestone tires for a 1998 Ford Explorer and drive with peace of mind.
Installing Ford Explorer Tires
Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! We make it easy to buy new 1998 Ford Explorer tires online and book an installation appointment at the same time. Many stores are on weekends and into the evening to fit your schedule.
1998 Ford Explorer Tire Q&A
Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Ford Explorer tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.
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Why check Ford tire inflation? Even a tiny decrease in tire pressure could impact your safety and fuel economy. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan.
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What do the numbers on my Ford Explorer tires mean? Your tire sidewall gives you information about load carrying capacity, speed rating, treadwear, traction, and tire size. Talk to one of our tire technicians to learn how to read the numbers on your tire!
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How do I check the tread depth on my Ford tires? Stay on top of your tire tread depth to help avoid a dangerous drive. You can check tread depth with a penny. Hold the penny so that Abraham Lincoln is facing you, then place your penny into a tread groove upside down. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Ford Explorer tires.