2020 Ford Transit Connect Wheel Interchange and Fitment
Known OEM Fitment For 2020 Ford Transit Connect
The following specifications are the known fitment data available for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect. Confirm the exact wheel and tire requirements for your vehicle using the door-jamb label, owner’s manual, VIN-specific Ford service information, and the on-page calculator before purchasing parts.
| Specification |
Known value |
| Bolt pattern, studs x PCD |
5x108 |
| Center bore |
63.4 mm |
| Thread size |
M12 x 1.5 |
| Rim diameter |
17 inches |
| Rim width |
7.0 inches |
| Wheel offset |
ET50 |
| Backspacing |
5.47 inches |
| Tire section width |
215 mm |
| Tire aspect ratio |
55% |
| Tire rim diameter listed in the available data |
R16 |
The supplied data lists a 17-inch rim diameter and a tire rim diameter of R16. Because these values do not match, do not assume a complete original wheel and tire package from this table. Confirm the correct tire size and wheel diameter for your specific Transit Connect before ordering or mounting tires.
How To Use The Wheel Interchange Calculator
Use the on-page calculator to compare wheels from a donor vehicle with wheels installed on your 2020 Ford Transit Connect. Enter the donor vehicle information in the “Wheels from (donor vehicle)” area and your Transit Connect information in the “Installed on (your vehicle)” area.
- Compare the donor bolt pattern with 5x108. A different pattern generally means the wheel is not a direct fit.
- Compare the donor center bore with 63.4 mm. A smaller bore will not fit over the hub. A larger bore may require correctly sized hub-centric rings when appropriate.
- Compare rim diameter, rim width, and offset. The calculator helps show how these dimensions change wheel position and tire diameter.
- Use the custom wheel size controls to enter a proposed rim diameter, width, and offset.
- Use the custom tire size controls to enter section width and aspect ratio.
- When you change rim diameter, review the updated tire diameter comparison. A different wheel diameter normally requires a tire size selected to preserve suitable overall diameter and clearance.
The calculator is a comparison aid, not a substitute for physical clearance checks, load-rating verification, tire manufacturer guidance, or Ford service information.
Fitment Checklist Before You Buy
- Verify the 5x108 bolt pattern and confirm the wheel has five correct mounting holes.
- Verify the center bore. Never force a wheel with a center bore smaller than the vehicle hub.
- Confirm the M12 x 1.5 thread specification and use the correct wheel nuts and seat style for the replacement wheel.
- Compare wheel width and offset with the known 7.0-inch width and ET50 offset, while checking whether the donor specification is actually verified.
- Check inner clearance to the brake caliper, strut, suspension components, and steering parts.
- Check outer clearance to the fender, liner, and bodywork at full steering lock and throughout suspension travel.
- Confirm the replacement wheel and tire assembly meets or exceeds the vehicle’s required load rating and speed rating.
- Verify the tire size against the vehicle placard and OEM documentation, especially because the available data lists both 17-inch and R16 values.
- Make sure the replacement wheel accepts the tire’s bead seat diameter and width range.
- Confirm valve stems, tire-pressure monitoring sensors, and any required sensor programming before installation.
Plus Sizing And Common Upgrades
Plus sizing changes wheel diameter while using a lower-profile tire to maintain a similar overall tire diameter. The goal is not simply to install the largest wheel that fits. The replacement tire must maintain adequate load capacity, provide safe clearance, and remain compatible with the vehicle’s suspension and electronic systems.
Use the calculator to compare custom wheel diameter, width, and offset, then enter the proposed tire section width and aspect ratio. Review the calculated diameter change before purchasing. A substantial diameter difference can affect speedometer readings, clearance, ride quality, gearing, and traction-control or anti-lock braking behavior.
Wider wheels and tires can improve steering response but may increase road noise, impact harshness, curb damage risk, and the chance of contact with suspension or body components. Do not treat a calculator result as confirmation of brake or fender clearance. Test-fit one wheel when possible and inspect all clearances with the steering turned and the suspension loaded.
Installation Tips
- Inspect each wheel for cracks, bends, damaged mounting seats, corrosion, and missing hardware before installation.
- Clean the hub and wheel mounting surfaces. Do not use spacers, adapters, or hub rings unless their specifications and installation requirements are verified.
- Install the correct M12 x 1.5 wheel nuts with the seat type required by the wheel manufacturer.
- Thread wheel nuts by hand first. Do not use an impact tool to force cross-threaded hardware.
- Snug the nuts in a star or crisscross pattern, then torque them to the vehicle or wheel manufacturer’s specified value using a calibrated torque wrench.
- Check for clearance with the steering at both full-left and full-right positions before road use.
- Set tire pressure according to the vehicle placard, not the maximum pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
- After driving a short distance, recheck wheel-nut torque according to the vehicle and wheel manufacturer instructions.
- Stop immediately if you notice vibration, rubbing, steering pull, air loss, or unusual noise.
Tools And Helpful Supplies
Useful installation supplies can include a calibrated torque wrench, suitable socket, jack and jack stands rated for the vehicle, wheel chocks, a tire-pressure gauge, and a tread-depth gauge. Follow the vehicle owner’s manual for safe lifting points and never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
For convenience, you can search Amazon for a automotive torque wrench or a digital tire pressure gauge. Confirm the tool’s range and suitability before purchase.
FAQs
What is the bolt pattern for the 2020 Ford Transit Connect?
The known bolt pattern is 5x108. Verify the donor wheel specification before buying because a wheel with a different pattern is not a direct bolt-on fit.
What is the center bore?
The known center bore is 63.4 mm. A wheel bore smaller than the vehicle hub will not fit. A larger bore may need properly sized hub-centric rings if permitted by the wheel manufacturer.
What wheel offset is listed?
The available fitment data lists ET50. Offset affects the wheel’s position relative to the suspension and fender, so compare any proposed offset in the calculator and perform a physical clearance inspection.
Can I install any 5x108 wheel?
No. Bolt pattern is only one part of fitment. You must also verify center bore, wheel width, diameter, offset, brake clearance, load rating, mounting hardware, and tire compatibility.
Why does the fitment information show both 17 inches and R16?
The supplied data lists a 17-inch rim diameter and a tire rim diameter of R16. These values conflict, so the correct wheel and tire package must be confirmed using the vehicle placard, owner’s manual, VIN-specific OEM information, and the tire markings currently fitted to the vehicle.
How do I compare a donor vehicle’s wheels?
Enter the donor specifications under “Wheels from (donor vehicle)” and the Transit Connect specifications under “Installed on (your vehicle).” Compare bolt pattern, center bore, diameter, width, and offset, then verify tire diameter and physical clearances before purchase.
Does changing wheel diameter change tire diameter?
The calculator updates the tire diameter comparison when you change rim diameter. Select a compatible tire size for the new wheel and confirm the final diameter, load rating, clearance, and OEM requirements before installation.
What thread size is listed for the wheel hardware?
The known thread size is M12 x 1.5. The wheel nut seat must also match the replacement wheel, so use the wheel manufacturer’s hardware requirements rather than relying on thread size alone.