2013 Ford Edge Wheel Fitment Guide
Known OEM Fitment For 2013 Ford Edge
The provided fitment data for the 2013 Ford Edge includes the following specifications. Because equipment can vary by trim, package, market, and replacement-wheel configuration, confirm the exact specification for your vehicle using the vehicle door-jamb label, owner’s manual, Ford service information, or an authorized Ford parts source.
| Specification |
Provided value |
| Bolt pattern |
5x108 |
| Center bore |
63.4 mm |
| Thread size |
M14 x 2.00 |
| Rim diameter |
18 inches |
| Rim width |
8.0 inches |
| Wheel offset |
ET40, or 40 mm |
| Backspacing |
5.57 inches |
| Tire section width |
235 mm |
| Tire aspect ratio |
65 percent |
| Tire rim diameter |
17 inches |
Important: the supplied wheel diameter is 18 inches, while the supplied tire rim diameter is 17 inches. A tire marked for a 17-inch rim cannot be mounted on an 18-inch wheel. Treat these as separate data points until the correct tire and wheel specifications are confirmed from the vehicle and tire sidewalls. Do not purchase a tire or wheel based on this apparent mismatch alone.
How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator
Use the calculator to compare a donor vehicle’s wheel and tire measurements with the measurements for your 2013 Ford Edge. Enter the donor vehicle under “Wheels from” and enter the Ford Edge under “Installed on.” The comparison can help identify differences in bolt pattern, center bore, wheel width, diameter, offset, backspacing, and tire dimensions.
You can also use “Custom wheel size” to enter a proposed rim diameter, rim width, and offset. Use “Custom tire size” to enter the tire section width and aspect ratio. When you change rim diameter, the calculator updates the tire diameter comparison, so check the complete wheel and tire combination rather than reviewing wheel diameter alone.
A calculator result is a dimensional screening tool, not a guarantee of safe installation. Confirm brake clearance, suspension clearance, fender clearance, load rating, tire service description, wheel load rating, and TPMS compatibility before buying or installing parts.
Fitment Checklist Before You Buy
- Confirm the vehicle’s exact trim, drivetrain, brake package, and factory tire specification.
- Match the 5x108 bolt pattern. Do not use force or elongated holes to install a wheel with a different pattern.
- Confirm that the wheel center bore is compatible with the 63.4 mm hub. A larger bore may require properly specified hub-centric rings, while a smaller bore will not fit over the hub.
- Confirm the M14 x 2.00 thread specification and use lug hardware designed for the replacement wheel’s seat type. Thread size alone does not confirm lug-nut compatibility.
- Compare wheel diameter, width, offset, and backspacing with the original setup and check both inner and outer clearances.
- Verify the tire’s rim diameter matches the wheel diameter. The supplied 17-inch tire rim diameter and 18-inch wheel diameter must not be combined.
- Confirm tire load index, speed rating, overall diameter, and approved rim-width range from the tire manufacturer.
- Check that the wheel clears the brake caliper, rotor, suspension strut, steering components, and fender under steering and suspension movement.
- Confirm the replacement wheel’s load rating is suitable for the vehicle’s axle loads.
- After installation, check for warning lights, tire-pressure-monitoring compatibility, and correct tire pressure using the vehicle’s recommended information.
Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades
Plus sizing generally changes the wheel diameter while reducing tire sidewall height to maintain a similar overall tire diameter. This can alter ride comfort, steering response, road-noise levels, speedometer accuracy, wheel damage risk, and available clearance. The calculator can show how a proposed custom wheel and tire size compares dimensionally, but it does not replace a physical clearance inspection.
Do not assume that a wider wheel, lower offset, or larger diameter will fit every 2013 Ford Edge trim. The safe combination depends on the exact vehicle, brakes, suspension condition, wheel design, tire model, and intended use. Verify the approved tire size and wheel specifications with Ford documentation and the tire and wheel manufacturers before making an upgrade.
When comparing a replacement wheel, pay particular attention to offset and backspacing. Two wheels with the same diameter and width can sit differently if their offsets differ. A change in position can create contact with suspension parts on the inside or the fender on the outside.
Installation Tips
- Inspect wheels for cracks, bends, corrosion, damaged mounting surfaces, and missing hardware before installation.
- Clean the hub and wheel mounting faces. Do not place paint, grease, spacers, or debris between the mating surfaces unless a manufacturer-approved component specifically requires it.
- Use only lug nuts with the correct thread, seat style, diameter, and engagement for the selected wheel.
- Install lug nuts by hand first to prevent cross-threading. Tighten them in a star or crisscross pattern.
- Use a calibrated torque wrench and the vehicle or wheel manufacturer’s specified lug torque. Do not use an impact wrench as the final torque method.
- Check clearance with the steering turned from lock to lock and after the vehicle is lowered. Inspect for contact before driving normally.
- Recheck lug torque after the initial driving period specified by the wheel manufacturer or service instructions.
- Set tire pressure according to the vehicle’s placard unless a qualified tire professional determines that a different pressure is required for the approved tire setup.
Tools And Helpful Supplies
Useful equipment includes a torque wrench, correctly sized socket, jack and jack stands rated for the vehicle, wheel chocks, a tire-pressure gauge, and a tread-depth gauge. A straightedge and measuring tools can help with basic clearance checks, but they cannot replace professional brake-clearance or load-rating verification.
For lug hardware and wheel installation supplies, compare products carefully and confirm that the specifications match the wheel manufacturer’s requirements:
Never work beneath a vehicle supported only by a jack. If a wheel does not seat fully, a lug nut does not engage correctly, or any component contacts the wheel or tire, stop and have the installation inspected by a qualified technician.
FAQs
What is the bolt pattern listed for the 2013 Ford Edge?
The provided bolt pattern is 5x108. Confirm the pattern for the exact vehicle and replacement wheel before installation.
What center bore is provided for this Ford Edge fitment?
The provided center bore is 63.4 mm. A wheel with a smaller center bore will not fit over the hub. A larger bore may require correctly sized hub-centric rings when appropriate.
What wheel offset and backspacing are listed?
The provided values are ET40, or 40 mm offset, and 5.57 inches of backspacing for an 8.0-inch-wide wheel. Confirm the actual markings and dimensions of any replacement wheel because wheel design and measurement methods can affect fitment.
Can the listed 17-inch tire be installed on the listed 18-inch wheel?
No. A tire’s rim diameter must match the wheel diameter. The supplied data lists an 18-inch wheel but a 17-inch tire rim diameter, so the complete specification needs to be verified before purchase.
Does matching the 5x108 bolt pattern guarantee that a wheel fits?
No. Bolt pattern is only one requirement. Center bore, lug hardware, wheel width, offset, backspacing, brake clearance, suspension clearance, fender clearance, wheel load rating, and tire specifications must also be suitable.
Can I use the calculator to select a larger wheel?
You can enter a custom rim diameter, width, offset, tire section width, and aspect ratio to compare dimensions. The calculator helps identify dimensional differences, but it cannot confirm brake clearance, load capacity, tire approval, or safe installation for every trim.
Where should I confirm the original tire size?
Check the tire information placard on the vehicle, the owner’s manual, the current tire sidewall, and Ford service or parts information. If these sources disagree, consult a qualified tire or Ford service professional before ordering.
Should lug nuts be reused with aftermarket wheels?
Not automatically. Lug nuts must match the replacement wheel’s seat design, thread size, length, and engagement requirements. The provided thread specification is M14 x 2.00, but thread size alone does not establish that existing lug nuts are suitable.