2005–2014 · coupe / convertible
The S197 Mustang left the factory on 16 to 19-inch wheels, with the Shelby GT500 and Boss 302 using wider staggered tyres. Owners commonly move to 18 or 19-inch wheels around 9 to 9.5 inches wide, and Ford's own GT500 and Brembo-package wheels are a popular bolt-on upgrade for GTs and V6 cars.
5x114.3 bolt pattern · 70.5 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 18 × 8, 16 × 7, 17 × 8, 17 × 7, 19 × 9, 18 × 9.5 inch · Stock tyres: 235/50 R18, 215/65 R16, 235/55 R17, 215/65 R17, 255/40 R19, 255/45 R18, 285/40 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 | 135 Nm (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2014 GT, 18-inch alloy | Front and rear | 18 × 8 inch, ET44 | 235/50 R18 |
| 2005–2009 V6, 16-inch | Front and rear | 16 × 7 inch, ET39 | 215/65 R16 |
| 2005–2009 GT and V6 option, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 8 inch, ET45 | 235/55 R17 |
| 2010–2014 V6, 17-inch | Front and rear | 17 × 7 inch, ET40 | 215/65 R17 |
| GT Brembo package, 19-inch | Front and rear | 19 × 9 inch, ET42 | 255/40 R19 |
| Shelby GT500 (2007–2009), 18-inch | Front | 18 × 9.5 inch, ET45 | 255/45 R18 |
| Shelby GT500 (2007–2009), 18-inch | Rear | 18 × 9.5 inch, ET45 | 285/40 R18 |
Read these before choosing wheels for the Mustang: 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.
An owner in a Mustang Source thread on 18-inch wheels for a 2011 GT runs factory 2007–2009 GT500 wheels, 18x9.5 ET45, on all four corners with 275/40 R18 tyres and calls the fit spot on. Another owner in a separate thread runs 18x9.5 ET45 SVT wheels all round.
In a Mustang Source thread on staggered tyres for a 2013 V6, an owner on the factory 19x9 Brembo wheels keeps the standard 255/40 R19 at the front with 275/40 R19 at the rear, and says a 265/40 R19 also fitted the rear well.
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 2010–2014 GT, 18-inch alloy front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.
5x114.3 on every 2005–2014 Mustang, with 1/2"-20 wheel studs and nuts and a hub bore of about 70.5 mm.
Yes. The 2007–2009 GT500 18x9.5 ET45 wheels bolt on, and owners run them on all four corners with 275/40 R18 tyres.
100 lb-ft, about 135 Nm, for the factory wheels and nuts. Recheck the torque after the first 50 to 100 miles.
Some owners do with the right offset, but clearance to the strut is tight and depends on the tyre. Most owners stay at 9 to 9.5 inches wide at the front.
Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2005–2014 Ford Mustang S197 are 235/50 R18, 215/65 R16, 235/55 R17, 215/65 R17, 255/40 R19, 255/45 R18 and 285/40 R18, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.
Factory wheels are 18 × 8 inch, 16 × 7 inch, 17 × 8 inch, 17 × 7 inch, 19 × 9 inch and 18 × 9.5 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.