2017 Ford Edge Wheel Fitment Guide
Known OEM Fitment For 2017 Ford Edge
The following specifications are the known OEM fitment data available for the 2017 Ford Edge. They may not represent every trim, package, market, or replacement-wheel configuration. Confirm the information on your vehicle, in the owner’s manual, on the original wheel, or through a Ford parts source before purchasing.
| Specification |
Known 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 |
ET53 |
| Backspacing |
6.09 inches |
| Tire size data |
245/60R18 |
A wheel intended for this vehicle should match the 5x108 bolt pattern and provide appropriate clearance for the hub, brakes, suspension, and bodywork. The center bore should be 63.4 mm or larger, provided that a larger bore is correctly centered with suitable hub-centric rings when required. A smaller center bore will not fit over the hub.
How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator
Use the calculator to compare wheels from a donor vehicle with wheels installed on your 2017 Ford Edge. Enter the donor wheel’s diameter, width, offset, bolt pattern, and center-bore information when available. Then enter the known or verified specifications for your Edge.
- Use the comparison to evaluate diameter, width, offset, and tire-size differences.
- Use the custom wheel size fields to test a specific rim diameter, rim width, and offset.
- Use the custom tire size fields to compare section width and aspect ratio.
- When you change rim diameter, review the resulting tire-diameter comparison because the calculator updates tire diameter for the comparison.
- Treat the calculator as a screening tool, not a substitute for a physical test fit or confirmation of load rating, brake clearance, tire clearance, and manufacturer requirements.
Do not assume that a donor vehicle is compatible simply because the calculator shows similar dimensions. Confirm the donor wheel’s actual markings and specifications from the wheel manufacturer, vehicle documentation, or an OEM parts source.
Fitment Checklist Before You Buy
- Confirm the 5x108 bolt pattern.
- Confirm that the wheel’s center bore is compatible with the 63.4 mm hub, using hub-centric rings only when appropriate.
- Check the wheel offset against the known ET53 specification and inspect inner and outer clearance.
- Confirm the rim diameter and width, including whether the selected tire is approved for that wheel width.
- Verify brake-caliper and suspension clearance. Spoke shape can affect clearance even when diameter and offset appear correct.
- Confirm the replacement wheel’s load rating meets or exceeds the vehicle and axle requirements.
- Verify that the tire’s load index, speed rating, size, and overall diameter are suitable for the vehicle.
- Check lug-nut seat type and thread engagement. M14 x 2.00 thread size alone does not identify the correct lug-nut seat.
- Inspect for fender, liner, strut, and steering-clearance issues at full steering lock and through suspension travel.
- Check the spare tire, tire-pressure monitoring system requirements, and any changes to the vehicle’s tire-pressure information.
Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades
The known OEM tire and wheel data provided here is 245/60R18 on an 18 x 8.0-inch wheel with ET53 offset. Plus sizing changes the rim diameter and normally uses a lower-profile tire to keep overall tire diameter near the original specification.
Do not select a plus-size tire by diameter alone. The replacement tire must also have an appropriate load index, speed rating, approved rim-width range, and adequate clearance. Use the custom wheel and tire fields in the calculator to compare candidate sizes, then confirm the final combination with the tire manufacturer and a qualified installer.
Changing wheel width or offset can move the wheel inward toward suspension components or outward toward the fender. A wider wheel or tire can also increase the risk of rubbing during cornering, steering, or suspension compression. No specific upgrade size is confirmed here because compatible upgrade lists were not provided.
Installation Tips
- Clean the hub face and wheel mounting surface before installation. Remove rust, dirt, and loose debris without damaging the surfaces.
- Install only wheels with the correct bolt pattern, center-bore relationship, brake clearance, and lug-nut seat.
- Start all lug nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading.
- Tighten the lug nuts in a star or crisscross pattern, then torque them to the vehicle or wheel manufacturer’s specified value. Do not guess the torque specification.
- After installation, rotate the steering from lock to lock and inspect for contact. Check clearance again after the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
- Set tire pressure using the vehicle placard or the tire manufacturer’s guidance, as applicable.
- Recheck lug-nut torque after the interval specified by the wheel or vehicle manufacturer and after initial driving if required by their instructions.
- Stop driving if you notice vibration, rubbing, steering changes, air loss, or loose fasteners. Have the installation inspected before continuing.
Tools And Helpful Supplies
Useful equipment can include a properly rated floor jack, jack stands, a torque wrench, a socket set that matches the lug nuts, a tire-pressure gauge, a tread or clearance measuring tool, and a hub and mounting-surface cleaning brush. For suitable examples, see automotive torque wrenches and automotive jack stands.
Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Use jack stands on a firm, level surface and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s lifting-point instructions.
FAQs
What is the bolt pattern for the 2017 Ford Edge?
The known bolt pattern is 5x108. Confirm the wheel’s markings and fitment information before purchase because bolt pattern alone does not establish complete compatibility.
What is the center bore for the 2017 Ford Edge?
The known center bore is 63.4 mm. A wheel with a larger bore may require correctly sized hub-centric rings. A wheel with a smaller bore will not fit over the vehicle hub.
What is the known OEM wheel size?
The available OEM fitment data lists an 18 x 8.0-inch wheel with ET53 offset and 6.09-inch backspacing. Trim-specific or market-specific differences should be confirmed through the vehicle, owner’s manual, or OEM parts information.
What tire size is listed with this wheel setup?
The provided tire data is 245/60R18. Check the tire placard on the vehicle and the owner’s manual before replacing tires, because the required size and ratings can vary by configuration.
Can any 5x108 wheel fit the 2017 Ford Edge?
No. The wheel must also have suitable center-bore compatibility, offset, width, brake clearance, load rating, lug-nut seat, and tire compatibility. Physical clearance should be checked before regular driving.
Can I use a wheel with a different offset?
A different offset changes the wheel’s position relative to the suspension and fender. Use the calculator to compare the change, then verify inner and outer clearance with a physical test fit. The calculator cannot confirm brake-caliper, tire, or suspension clearance by itself.
What lug nuts should be used?
The known thread size is M14 x 2.00, but the correct lug-nut seat and style depend on the wheel. Use lug nuts specified for the selected wheel and verify thread engagement and torque using the applicable vehicle and wheel instructions.
Where can I confirm the final fitment?
Compare the wheel markings with the calculator, inspect the vehicle’s tire and door-jamb information, review the owner’s manual, and confirm specifications with Ford or the wheel manufacturer. A qualified tire and wheel professional can also perform a test fit and clearance inspection.