WheelOffset

1999 Ford Contour Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
5.5x14 · 6x15 · 6.5x15 · 6.5x17
Offset
ET48 · ET50
Backspacing
4.64 in · 4.97 in · 5.14 in · 5.22 in
Bolt pattern
4×108
Center bore
63.9 mm, 63.4 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
185/70R14 · 195/65R14 · 205/60R15 · 215/60R17

OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.0 · I4, Petrol5.5x14ET484.64 in185/70R144x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0 · I4, Petrol5.5x14ET484.64 in195/65R144x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0 · I4, Petrol6x15ET504.97 in205/60R154x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0 · I4, Petrol6.5x15ET485.14 in205/60R154x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 · V6, Petrol6x15ET504.97 in205/60R154x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 · V6, Petrol5.5x14ET484.64 in185/70R144x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 · V6, Petrol5.5x14ET484.64 in195/65R144x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 · V6, Petrol6.5x15ET485.14 in205/60R154x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 SVT · V6, Petrol6.5x17ET505.22 in215/60R174x10863.4 mmM12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

    Matches M12 x 1.5 thread — confirm wheel seat style

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

    Matches M12 x 1.5 — confirm seat style for your wheel

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Real-World 1999 Ford Contour 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 — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

1999 Ford Contour custom wheel setup

Staggered · 17×7 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 1999 Ford Contour build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: PR3

Front
17×7 ET38
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 18.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 5.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
  • Width +0.5" vs OEM
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More specs for the 1999 Ford Contour

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.