2005 Ford Focus Wheel Offset

ET53 · ET48 · ET44 · ET50 · ET52 · ET49

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET53 · ET48 · ET44 · ET50 · ET52 · ET49
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.48–6.09 in (11 configs)
Bolt pattern: 4×108, 5×108
Center bore: 63.5 mm, 63.4 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET48	4.64 in	175/70R14	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x14	—	ET44	4.48 in	185/65R14	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET50	4.97 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · I4, Petrol	6x16	—	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	6.5x17	ET48 / ET52	4.64 in	175/70R14 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	6.5x17	ET44 / ET52	4.48 in	185/65R14 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET50 / ET52	4.97 in	195/60R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET53 / ET52	5.09 in	195/60R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET53 / ET52	5.09 in	205/50R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET52	5.05 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET52	5.30 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	5.5x14	—	ET48	4.64 in	175/70R14	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	5.5x14	—	ET44	4.48 in	185/65R14	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	6x15	—	ET50	4.97 in	195/60R15	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	6x15	—	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	6x16	—	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · 1.8L, I4, Flex-Fuel	6x15	—	ET52	5.05 in	195/65R15	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	7x17	ET48 / ET53	4.64 in	175/70R14 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	5.5x14	7x17	ET44 / ET53	4.48 in	185/65R14 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6x15	7x17	ET50 / ET53	4.97 in	195/60R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6x15	7x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6x16	7x17	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7x17	7x17	ET49 / ET53	5.43 in	215/40R17 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7x16	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.55 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.4i · 1.4L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET52	5.05 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.4i · 1.4L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET52	5.30 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6TDCi · I4, Diesel	7x16	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.55 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6Ti · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.05 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6Ti · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	7x16	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.55 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6Ti · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8TDCi · 1.8L, I4, Diesel	7x16	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.55 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8TDCi · 1.8L, I4, Diesel	7.5x18	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0TDCi · I4, Diesel	7x16	7x17	ET52 / ET53	5.55 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0TDCi · I4, Diesel	7.5x18	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5T · 2.5L, HYDA, I5, Petrol	8x18	—	ET53	6.09 in	225/40R18	5x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Flex-Fuel	5.5x14	—	ET48	4.64 in	175/70R14	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Flex-Fuel	5.5x14	—	ET44	4.48 in	185/65R14	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Flex-Fuel	6x15	—	ET50	4.97 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Flex-Fuel	6x15	—	ET53	5.09 in	195/60R15	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · I4, Flex-Fuel	6x16	—	ET53	5.09 in	205/50R16	4x108	63.4 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2005 Ford Focus Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

17-inch — 15 documented builds
16-inch — 6 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds
15-inch — 1 documented build

25 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 15×6.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Sport Edition CD

Front: 15×6.5 ET40 · 195/60R15
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 15×6 ET53 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 6.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Tomason TN1

Front: 17×8 ET38 · 205/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 23.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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17×7 ET42

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/45R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 17×? ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei RS6

Front: 17×? ET38 · 215/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 17×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Brock B1

Front: 17×8.5 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 33 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Hockenheim R

Front: 17×8 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 26.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×7 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota RB

Front: 16×7 ET40 · 205/50R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6 ET53 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 25.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×? ET49 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Finn Racing F103

Front: 16×? ET49 · 205/50R16
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6 ET53 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 17×7.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota SDR

Front: 17×7.5 ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 10.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Centerline Storm

Front: 17×7 ET42
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 17×7 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Motegi DP12

Front: 17×7 ET42
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)

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Staggered · 17×? ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Ford Focus build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OZ Supertourismo

Front: 17×? ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET49 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2005 Ford Focus

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.