Wheels from Ford Focus I on Ford Escort: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 4x108 PCD and same 63.4 mm centre bore: wheels from Ford Focus I bolt on and centre on Ford Escort without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Ford Focus I1998–2004Ford Escort1980–1985
PCD4x108 / 5x1084x108
Centre bore63.4 mm63.4 mm
ThreadEcrous - 12x1.50M12x1.50
Original wheels ≈5.5Jx14 ET47
≈6.5Jx16 ET52.5
≈5Jx13 ET36
≈5.5Jx13 ET29
≈5.5Jx14 ET41

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Ford Focus I is compared with the one from Ford Escort of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • ≈5.5Jx14 ET47 · 175/70R14 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈5.5Jx14 ET41 on Ford Escort: shock absorber side +6 mm, wheel arch side −6 mm, tyre diameter +0 %. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈6.5Jx16 ET52.5 · 205/55R16

    Ford Escort has no 16-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of Ford Escort (M12x1.50), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from Ford Escort on Ford Focus I?