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1998 Ford Mustang tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Ford Mustang

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

  1. 225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16
  2. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15
  3. 245/45R17 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R17

Also listed: 225/60R15 245/50R16 245/40R18

Best tires for the 1998 Ford Mustang

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Trims sold in 1998
2
Generation
IV
Best tires for the 1998 Ford Mustang

2 trims sold in 1998

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

Ford Mustang IV

1994–1998 2 trims
Mustang 3.8i 150 hp · 3.8L V6 205/65HR15 4 fitments
Generation
IV · 1994–1998
Power
150 hp
Engine
3.8L V6, Petrol
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET24 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET24 5x114.3–
225/60VR15Rim 15x7 ET24 5x114.3–
225/55R16Rim 16x7.5 ET30 5x114.3–
245/45R17Rim 17x8 ET30 5x114.3–
Mustang 4.6i 225 hp · 4.6L V8 225/55R16 4 fitments
Generation
IV · 1994–1998
Power
225 hp
Engine
4.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore
70.5 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7.5 ET30 · 5x114.3 · 70.5 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R16Rim 16x7.5 ET30 5x114.3–
245/50R16Rim 16x7.5 ET30 5x114.3–
245/45R17Rim 17x8 ET30 5x114.3–
245/40R18Rim 18x8 ET30 5x114.3–
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 1998
2
Generation
IV
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