2002 Ford Mustang Wheel Offset

ET24 · ET30

Quick specs

OEM offset
ET24 · ET30
Wheel size
6.5x15 · 7x15 · 7.5x16 · 8x17 · 8x18
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Center bore
70.5 mm
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
3.8i · 3.8L, V6, Petrol6.5x15ET244.19 in205/65R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.8i · 3.8L, V6, Petrol7x15ET244.44 in225/60R155x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.8i · 3.8L, V6, Petrol7.5x16ET304.93 in225/55R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
3.8i · 3.8L, V6, Petrol8x17ET305.18 in245/45R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7.5x16ET304.93 in225/55R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol7.5x16ET304.93 in245/50R165x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol8x17ET305.18 in245/45R175x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF
4.6i · 4.6L, V8, Petrol8x18ET305.18 in245/40R185x114.370.5 mm1/2" - 20 UNF

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Wheels and hardware for this vehicle

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Lug hardware

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Wheel locks

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Real-World 2002 Ford Mustang 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:

  • 18-inch — 1 documented build
  • 20-inch — 1 documented build

2 documented builds.

2002 Ford Mustang custom wheel setup

Staggered · 20×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Ford Mustang build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Nurburg - M880

Front
20×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Diameter +2" vs OEM
2002 Ford Mustang custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2002 Ford Mustang build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Bathurst

Front
18×?
Rear
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×8 ET30 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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    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.