2012 Ford Escape Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
7x16 · 7x17
Offset
ET45
Backspacing
5.27 in
Bolt pattern
5×114.3
Center bore
67.1 mm
Thread
M12×1.5
Tire size
235/70R16 · 225/65R17

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OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.5 · I4, Hybrid7x16ET455.27 in235/70R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5 · I4, Hybrid7x17ET455.27 in225/65R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, I4, Petrol7x16ET455.27 in235/70R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.5i · 2.5L, I4, Petrol7x17ET455.27 in225/65R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, V6, Petrol7x16ET455.27 in235/70R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
3.0i · 3.0L, V6, Petrol7x17ET455.27 in225/65R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.3i · I4, Petrol7x16ET455.27 in235/70R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.3i · I4, Petrol7x17ET455.27 in225/65R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2012 Ford Escape 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

1 documented build.

2012 Ford Escape custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8 ET55 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Ford Escape build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Ford Focus ST

Front
18×8 ET55
Rear
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Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET45 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 2.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 22.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1" vs OEM
  • Diameter +1" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2012 Ford Escape

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.