2008 factory wheels on an 2003?

[LVmounty]

I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and I am looking at putting a a set of wheels on from a 2008. Does anyone know if these will fit? Did they change bolt pattern, offset for the new models? The particluar wheels I looking at have the following specs: 20x8, 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Thanks for the help.

 

[hewie7383]

well i dont know if they did or not, but i do have 20'rims on my ex, the specs are ,Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4.5, AND 5X115,Size: 20 x 8.5 and the Offset: +25 mm. There are no clearence is what so ever and im running a 255/50R20.. so my .02 would be that they would work

 

[LVmounty]

Thanks for your input!

 

[alexk]

They should fit.

 

[Curtis]

I just put 06 (I think) wheels on my 04.. they fit fine... you should have no problems.

 

[LVmounty]

I just put 06 (I think) wheels on my 04.. they fit fine... you should have no problems.

Thanks!

 

[CALDWELL]

are you looking at the chrome 5 split spoke 20's ford/mercury offer ???

those things are sick !!!!!!! i like the 4x4 look, but if i could get ahold of them they would def go on the X

 

[LVmounty]

are you looking at the chrome 5 split spoke 20's ford/mercury offer ???

those things are sick !!!!!!! i like the 4x4 look, but if i could get ahold of them they would def go on the X

Those are exactly what I am looking at getting. After doing some research, the bolt pattern/offset it exactly the same from Gen III to Gen IV. These are the ones here:

 

[xtoolmaker]

Check the center bore diameter.I think the newer wheels have a larger bore.If so you will need hubcentric rings to make up the difference.You can call Tire Rack they will know for sure.

 

[hewie7383]

if the bore is different you can go to justforwheels.com and let them know what you have and they will be able to get you a hub ring...

 

[xtoolmaker]

I just checked and the bore size is the same for 2008 70.5 mil.They will fit fine.