1998–2010 · saloon / ute
The AU, BA and BF Falcons share the 5x114.3 stud pattern, 70.5 mm hub and 1/2-inch UNF studs, so wheels move easily between them. XR models came on 8-inch-wide 17s, later 18s, at about ET36.5, and owners usually go to 18 or 19 inches while watching the tight gap between the front tyre and the upright.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 70.5 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 8, 18 × 8 inch · Stock tyres: 235/45 R17, 245/40 R18
Updated 2026-10-31 · Medium source confidence. Check your exact trim and market. How we check specs
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | |
| Stock tyre sizes | |
| Centre bore | 70.5 mm |
| Fastener and thread | Wheel nut, 1/2"-20 UNF |
| Tightening torque | Confirm in your handbook |
Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.
| Trim | Axle | Wheel | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA / BF XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 saloon, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 8 inch, ET36.5 | 235/45 R17 |
| BF Mk II XR, 18-inch | Front and rear | 18 × 8 inch, ET36.5 | 245/40 R18 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Falcon: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.
Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.
Owners of BA and BF saloons on the Ford XR6 Turbo forum run 18x8 at ET35 to ET38, which they describe as essentially the factory size. Members warn that ET38 at 8.5 inches wide is touch and go on the front upright.
A member on the Ford XR6 Turbo forum reports 19x9.5 ET22 front with 235/35 R19 and 19x10.5 ET22 rear with 275/30 R19, with about 12 mm left to the front suspension and the guards untouched. The thread is about BF utes, and other members say 9.5-inch fronts need ET25 or lower to clear the upright and can still touch the guard, so treat this as a best case.
Check the exact setup
There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.
Measure before ordering
A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.
These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.
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These tools start with the BA / BF XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 saloon, 17-inch front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x114.3 with a 70.5 mm hub bore and 1/2-inch 20 UNF studs, shared across all three models.
Forum members measure the factory 8-inch XR wheels at about ET36.5, with 18s sharing the 17s' width and offset. Some owners quote ET36 or ET37.5.
Only at a low offset. Members say 9.5-inch fronts need about ET25 or lower to clear the upright and may then touch the guard, and they expect 18x9.5 ET35 to rub at the front.
They share the 5x114.3 pattern, 70.5 mm hub and 1/2-inch UNF studs, and factory FG XR wheels are 8 inches wide at about ET36, close to the BA and BF wheels. Check brake clearance on FPV and Brembo cars.
5x114.3, with a 70.5 mm centre bore and 1/2"-20 UNF wheel nuts. Check the exact model year and market in the guide.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1998–2010 Ford Falcon 6th gen (AU/BA/BF) are 235/45 R17 and 245/40 R18, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 17 × 8 inch and 18 × 8 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.
70.5 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.
This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.
More guides from Ford or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.