2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX Wheels & Rims: Bolt Pattern, Offset & Sizes

Fitting Ford Crown Victoria LX wheels? This page gives the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX bolt pattern (5x114.3), centre bore, factory rim size and the offset range for aftermarket and forged Ford Crown Victoria LX rims: the same spec sheet ANKUSI uses when machining forged wheels for this car.

Quick answer: The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 70.5 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 lug nuts. Factory wheels: 16x7J ET6.35. For aftermarket wheels, 18x8J ET0 sits flush.

Forged wheels for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX — drilled 5x114.3 with a 70.5 mm centre bore, built to the offset you choose. From $220 per wheel, made to order in 20–25 days.

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Ford Crown Victoria LX (2000): 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 70.5mm center bore, OE 16x7J ET6.35. Forged wheel fitment specs from ANKUSI.

Bolt Pattern5x114.3
Wheel Bolt/NutM12x1.5 Nut
Center Bore70.5mm
Wheel Load Rating700–850 kg/wheel (Performance / Sports Car segment reference)
Year2000
Category5-Lug Performance / Tuner

✓ Data check: the bolt pattern and center bore on this page match an independent fitment reference. Last reviewed September 18, 2026. How we verify

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Wheel Size & Offset at a Glance

Ford Crown Victoria LX wheel size and offset comparison by configuration
ConfigurationWheel Size & Offset
Factory (OE)16x7J ET6.35
Flush Fitment18x8J at ET0 offset

Forged Wheel Designs for the Ford Crown Victoria LX

Every design below is forged to order, so it can be machined to the Ford Crown Victoria LX's 5x114.3 bolt pattern and 70.5 mm center bore, with the width and offset calculated for your setup.

Ford OEM-Style Forged Wheels

How to Read Wheel Offset & Measurements

Use these two references before ordering: the left diagram shows where each spec (PCD, center bore, offset, width and diameter) is measured on the wheel; the right diagram shows how positive, zero and negative offset shift the wheel face relative to the hub centerline.

Diagram showing wheel measurement points: centerline, center bore diameter, PCD, offset, rim width and diameter
Centerline, center bore, PCD, offset, width & diameter
Diagram comparing positive, zero, and negative wheel offset relative to the wheel centerline
Positive vs. zero vs. negative offset

ANKUSI Engineering Expert Advice

A sedan's wheel spec is a balance point the factory tuned between ride comfort, steering feel, and everyday durability. Forging lets us hold that same structural margin while cutting rotational mass, which is where most of the real-world benefit — quicker steering response, marginally better ride — actually comes from.

The Ford Crown Victoria LX ships from the factory on a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 70.5mm center bore and a 16x7J ET6.35 wheel. Our flush reference for the Ford Crown Victoria LX is 18x8J ET0.; our maximum aggressive reference is 18x9J ET-10. — beyond that, expect clearance issues against the fender liner without further modification.

Ford Crown Victoria LX OE Wheel Specs

The Ford Crown Victoria LX ships from the factory on 5x114.3 bolt pattern wheels with a 70.5mm center bore. The stock wheel size is 16x7J ET6.35, offering a balanced ride that suits most owners without any rubbing or clearance concerns.

Why the factory spec works for most owners:

  • Balances ride comfort with steering response and highway efficiency.
  • Wide tire and wheel availability at the factory diameter keeps replacement costs low.
  • Lower unsprung weight than larger aftermarket wheels helps ride quality and acceleration.
  • Guaranteed clearance against brake calipers and suspension components.

ANKUSI builds these wheels — we are the forging factory, not a reseller. For the Ford Crown Victoria LX (2000) we drill the 5x114.3 pattern and cut the centre bore to 70.5mm on our own CNC line, so the wheel hub-centres on the car with no spacer rings, in whatever diameter, width and offset you specify.

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Converting these ET figures to backspacing? Use the wheel offset and backspacing calculator.

The figures on this page are part of our open wheel fitment dataset — 10,093 vehicles, free to download, CC BY 4.0.

Offset and Backspacing: Factory Wheel vs Options

Backspacing ≈ width/2 + ET/25.4 + 0.5 in. "Inward" means closer to the suspension; "outward" means closer to the fender lip.

SetupSizeETBackspacingInward vs OEOutward vs OE
Factory (OE)16x7JET6.34.25 in (108 mm)——
Flush18x8JET04.50 in (114 mm)+6 mm+19 mm
Maximum18x9JET-104.61 in (117 mm)+9 mm+42 mm

Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Ford Crown Victoria LX (5x114.3, 70.5 mm Bore)

In our database, 155 other vehicle entries from 6 makes use exactly the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern and 70.5 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.

5x114.3 is used by 20.0% of the vehicle pages in our English fitment guide (1,300 of 6,503); 12.0% of those also use a 70.5 mm center bore.

Hub-Centric Rings for a 70.5 mm Center Bore

A wheel with a center bore larger than 70.5 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:

Wheel boreRing size
71.6 mm71.6 → 70.5 mm
72.6 mm72.6 → 70.5 mm
73.1 mm73.1 → 70.5 mm
74.1 mm74.1 → 70.5 mm

ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 70.5 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bolt pattern (PCD) does the Ford Crown Victoria LX use?
The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria LX uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern.
How many lug bolts does the Ford Crown Victoria LX use?
The Ford Crown Victoria LX uses a 5-lug bolt pattern (5x114.3), so you need a 5-lug forged wheel to bolt straight on.
What is the center bore size on the Ford Crown Victoria LX?
The Ford Crown Victoria LX's center bore is 70.5mm. If an aftermarket wheel has a larger center bore than this, hub-centric rings are recommended so the wheel centers on the hub itself rather than relying on the lug bolts alone.
What size are the factory (stock) wheels on the Ford Crown Victoria LX?
Factory wheels on the Ford Crown Victoria LX are 16x7J ET6.35.
What does a flush wheel fitment look like on the Ford Crown Victoria LX?
For a flush look with minimal to no rubbing, we recommend 18x8J at ET0 offset as a starting point on a stock or mildly lowered Ford Crown Victoria LX.
Do I need wheel spacers for my Ford Crown Victoria LX?
No. ANKUSI forges each wheel to your exact target offset, including the flush or max specs above, so you get the correct fitment without stacking spacers. Spacers are typically only used to push out an existing OE-offset wheel without replacing it, which isn't necessary when you're ordering a custom-offset forged wheel.
How do I calculate wheel backspacing for my Ford Crown Victoria LX?
Backspacing (in inches) = wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance). For example, the flush spec above works out to roughly 4.5" of backspacing.
What's the difference between wheel offset and backspacing?
Offset is the distance in millimeters from the wheel's true centerline to its mounting face (positive offset pulls the wheel in, negative pushes it out). Backspacing is the distance in inches from the mounting face to the back edge of the wheel barrel. They describe the same fitment from two different reference points, which is why ANKUSI lists both above — some shops and tuning guides quote offset, others quote backspacing.
Can I run staggered wheels (different sizes front and rear) on my Ford Crown Victoria LX?
The Ford Crown Victoria LX runs the same wheel size front and rear from the factory, so staggered fitment is not required. ANKUSI can still forge a staggered set (wider rear) on request if you want a more aggressive stance.

Wheel Installation Reference: Torque, Thread & TPMS

Thread & Fastener: M12x1.5, conical-seat lug nut.

Factory Torque Spec: 136 Nm (100 ft-lb). Covers most Ford passenger cars and crossovers (Fusion, Focus, Escape and similar) on M12x1.5 studs.

TPMS: Vehicles built before the 2008 model year were not federally required to carry factory TPMS in the US, though many manufacturers adopted it earlier; verify whether your specific build has TPMS before ordering sensor-compatible wheels.

Tire Pressure: Always set tire pressure to the value on your vehicle's tire placard (driver's doorjamb or glovebox), not the max PSI printed on the tire sidewall — this is trim- and tire-size-specific and stays the same reference point when you switch to a different wheel and tire combination.

Reference data compiled from published OEM service specifications and cross-checked against independent repair sources; always confirm against your owner's manual or door-jamb placard before installation.

Sources and Last Update

Data checked against: avtoreference.com.

This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).

Other cars on the same factory size: 16x7 wheels · 16 inch wheels.

Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.

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