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1971 Ford Escort tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x108 on every 1971 trim.

Tires for the 1971 Ford Escort

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

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Trims sold in 1971
1
Generation
I

1 trim sold in 1971

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1971
1
Generation
I
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