FORD explorer - Manual (Page 355)

• Narrower – to provide greater
maneuverability in tight spaces,
particularly in off-road use.
As a result of the above dimensional
differences, sport-utility vehicles,
vans and trucks often will have a
higher center of gravity and a
greater difference in center of
gravity between the loaded and
unloaded condition.
These differences that make your
vehicle so versatile also make it
handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car.
TIRE CARE
Important Tire Information for 265/45ZR20 Sport Tires and Wheels
Sport vehicles equipped with the optional 265/45ZR20 tires are designed
to enhance performance. To continue providing this performance, extra
care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle.
Tires 265/45ZR20
Wheels 20 inch x 9.0 inch aluminum wheels
These low-profile, high-performance tires are designed to optimize the
driving dynamics you expect in a Sport vehicle. These tires are not
optimized for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) performance
and their ride, noise and wear characteristics are different than
non-performance tires. With low-profile tires, you may notice an increase
in road noise and faster tire wear, depending on road conditions and
driving habits. Also, because of their lower profile, the tires are more
susceptible to damage due to potholes, rough roads, unpaved roads, car
wash rails and curb contact than standard tires and wheels. To make
sure that your tires perform as intended, it is important that you
maintain your tires properly:
354 Wheels and Tires
2014 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA (fus)