1999 Ford Escort LX Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: LX, SE, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, ZX2 S/R
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Your 1999 Ford Escort LX rides on a 4x100 bolt pattern shared across the LX, SE, ZX2 Cool Coupe, ZX2 Hot Coupe, and ZX2 S/R trims. The stock setup features 13x5 wheels, giving you a solid foundation for upgrades. We carry wheels from trusted brands like Vors, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, MST Wheels, Petrol, Enkei, and Shift that fit your Escort perfectly.
Every wheel in our inventory has been verified to bolt directly onto your vehicle, eliminating guesswork during installation. From 13-inch to 16-inch options, you'll find sizes ranging from 13x5 all the way up to 16x7 to match your style and performance needs. Plus, all orders ship free to the lower 48 states.
1999 Ford Escort LX Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1999 Ford Escort LX comes factory with a 4x100 bolt pattern and runs a 13x5 wheel with 36mm offset. You can upgrade through several compatible sizes, from 13x5.5 up to 16x7, letting you move from modest 13-inch steel to sportier 15 or 16-inch alloys without fitment worries on any trim including the ZX2 Cool and Hot Coupes.
The 4x100 bolt pattern is specific to your Escort—don't force other patterns onto the hub. Your center bore measures 54.1mm; if a wheel's bore exceeds that, use hub-centric rings to center it properly. Aggressive offset changes or widths beyond stock risk contact with fenders and suspension components, so verify final fitment specs before ordering anything outside the listed compatible range.
Every wheel we stock for your Escort bolts on cleanly and ships free throughout the lower 48 states. We carry trusted brands like Enkei, Work Wheels, Vors, and Motegi Racing in sizes that work on your LX and every other Escort sharing this bolt pattern.
1999 Ford Escort LX 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
1999 Ford Escort LX 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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- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers