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1997 Suzuki Escudo tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Suzuki Escudo

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

  1. 215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · optional on 3
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  2. 205/70R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
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  3. 195xR15 standard on 1 trim
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Also listed: 235/55R17 215/60R17 235/60R16

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Trims sold in 1997
9

9 trims sold in 1997

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Suzuki Escudo II (TL, TA, TD2, TD1)

1988–2002 9 trims
Escudo 2.0 (GF-TA52W) +1 variant 138 hp · J20A V6 215/65R16 98S 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 (GF-TD52W)

Generation
TA/TD2 · 1997–2002
Power
138 hp
Engine
J20A V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/60R16 100HRim 16x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
235/55R17 97HRim 17x7.5 ET0 5x139.730 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Escudo 1.6 (E-TA01R) 99 hp · G16A I4 205/70R16 97S 3 fitments
Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
99 hp
Engine
G16A I4, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R16 Wheels 16x6 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R16 97SRim 16x6 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/65R16 97SRim 16x6.5 ET18 5x139.730 psi
215/60R17 95HRim 17x6.5 ET18 5x139.730 psi

How to read 97S: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escudo 1.6 (E-TA01W) 99 hp · G16A I4 195x SR15 3 fitments
Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
99 hp
Engine
G16A I4, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 195xR15 Wheels 15x5.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195x SR15Rim 15x5.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
205/70R16 97SRim 16x6 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/65R16 97HRim 16x6.5 ET18 5x139.730 psi
Escudo 1.6 (E-TD01W) 99 hp · G16A I4 205/70R16 97S 3 fitments
Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
99 hp
Engine
G16A I4, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R16 Wheels 16x6 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70R16 97SRim 16x6 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/65R16 97SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.730 psi
215/60R17 95HRim 17x6.5 ET18 5x139.730 psi

How to read 97S: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escudo 2.0 (E-TA51W) +1 variant 138 hp · J20A V6 215/65R16 98S 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0 (E-TD51W)

Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
138 hp
Engine
J20A V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/60R17 96SRim 17x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/55R17 97HRim 17x7 ET5 5x139.730 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escudo 2.0D (KD-TD31W) 91 hp · RF I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 98S 3 fitments
Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
91 hp
Engine
RF I4, Diesel
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
215/60R17 96SRim 17x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/55R17 97HRim 17x7 ET5 5x139.730 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escudo 2.5 (E-TD61W) 158 hp · H25A V6 215/65R16 98S 3 fitments
Generation
TA/TD1 · 1988–1998
Power
158 hp
Engine
H25A V6, Petrol
Center bore
108.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x139.7
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET25 · 5x139.7 · 108.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/65R16 98SRim 16x6.5 ET25 5x139.729 psi
235/60R16 100HRim 16x7 ET5 5x139.729 psi
235/55R17 97VRim 17x7.5 ET0 5x139.730 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET25 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 1997
9
Generation
II (TL, TA, TD2, TD1)
Other years
All years (1988–2023)

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