1998 Ford Escort SE Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: SE, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe
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Your 1998 Ford Escort SE, along with the ZX2 Cool Coupe and ZX2 Hot Coupe models, rolls on a 4x100 bolt pattern with a center bore of 54.1mm. The stock setup uses 13x5 wheels at 36 offset. ThreePiece.us carries premium options from Vors, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, MST Wheels, Petrol, Enkei, and Shift that fit your Escort perfectly.
We verify every wheel bolts on before it ships, so you're guaranteed fitment on your SE. Choose from sizes ranging up to 16x7 to customize your Escort's look while maintaining compatibility with your suspension geometry. Orders ship free throughout the lower 48 states, making an upgrade affordable and hassle-free.
1998 Ford Escort SE Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1998 Ford Escort SE bolts on four-by-one-hundred wheels. The stock setup runs thirteen-by-five inches at a thirty-six-millimeter offset. You can step up to larger diameters and widths, including fourteen, fifteen, or sixteen-inch options, with offsets and widths that accommodate your driving needs without compromising fitment across all compatible sizes.
Four-by-one-hundred is the only bolt pattern that fits this Escort, so verify any wheel before purchase. The hub measures fifty-four point one millimeters in diameter; use hub-centric rings if your wheel's center bore exceeds that specification to ensure proper centering. Going significantly wider or running aggressive negative offsets risks contact with the fender or suspension components, so stay within the listed compatible dimensions.
Every wheel we stock for your Escort is verified to fit properly and ships free throughout the lower forty-eight states. Browse our selection from trusted brands like Enkei, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, and Heritage Wheel to find the perfect look for your SE.
1998 Ford Escort SE Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your vehicle, while the 54.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this vehicle with 13x5 wheels at a +36 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1998 Ford Escort SE Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13x5 | +35 to +40 | 175/70R13 | — |
| 13x5.5 | +35 to +40 | 175/70R13 | — |
| 14x5.5 | +35 to +40 | 185/65R14, 185/60R14 | — |
| 15x5.5 | +35 to +40 | 185/60R15 | — |
| 14x6 | +35 to +40 | 185/65R14, 185/60R14 | — |
| 15x6 | +35 to +40 | 185/60R15, 195/55R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +40 | 185/60R15, 195/55R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +40 | 195/50R16 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +40 | 185/60R15, 195/55R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +40 | 195/50R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +40 | 215/40R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +35 to +40 | 215/35R18 | — |
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Complete Your 1998 Ford Escort SE Build
- Ford Escort suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford Escort brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers