17'' Wheels on Escape Hybrid?

EatingPie · 11-23-2007, 09:57 AM

The 17'' wheels are not a factory option on the 2008 Hybrid. And I notice Ford says it "requires" the V6 engine. I would still like to put the 17'' wheels on the FEH if I buy one. Is there any functional reason I can't do this (wheel well too small, engine not powerful enough, etc.).

I realize it will cost me a bit of gas mileage, but I want to know if there's some engineering reason, or if I should just go for it.

-Pie

ElrodCod · 11-26-2007, 06:54 AM

Apparently these wheels are crap. Check out the thread in this link.New 08 escape - Blue Oval Forums

wobbie · 12-10-2007, 10:56 AM

First, if it is done at the factory, I presume that they will either make sure the optional tire/wheel combo's are the same height or they will flash the computer differently so that the speedometer is correct.

The math says that the standard 235x70x16 should measure 29 " tall.

Same for a 255x60x17 - if you should choose to buy your own aftermarket and want to keep the same wheel height and gear ratio.

255x55x18 should be 29.0
275x50x18 should be 28.8

255x45x20 also 29.0

Don't know what the change in width or offset will do to your allignment.

Have fun.
wobbie