Want to swap out your 2002 Mustang’s wheels? You’ll need to know its bolt pattern. And we’ve got all the necessary information to do it in your garage!

Written by Natalie Todoroff

Reviewed by Melanie Reiff

Updated on Jan 29, 2024

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2002 Mustang Bolt Pattern
How to measure your 2002 Mustang’s bolt pattern
How to get the most out of your Mustang’s insurance policy
FAQ

If you drive a 2002 Mustang, each wheel has a bolt pattern of 5x4.6. This means that there are 5 bolts on each wheel arranged in a circle with a 4.6 inch diameter.

There are many things to love about owning a Mustang, and one of them has to be the near-endless customization opportunities. After all, what’s the point of having a muscle car if you can’t make it your own? And, for many a ‘stang, that process begins with a new set of wheels.

But, you can’t just purchase the coolest-looking rims, slap them onto your car, and call it a day. Before you begin shopping, you’ll need to get familiar with your Mustang's bolt pattern. And, if you drive a 2002 Mustang, you’re in luck.

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2002 Mustang Bolt Pattern

The 2002 Mustang’s bolt pattern is 5x4.6, read aloud as “5 on 4.6.” No matter what kind of car you drive, its bolt pattern can be expressed as:

# of bolts x diameter of the circle they form

So, for your 2002 Mustang, this means that each wheel has five lugs that sit in a circle with a 4.6 inch diameter.

However, if you’re shopping for a new set of wheels for your Mustang, the lug pattern isn’t the only measurement you’ll need. To ensure a proper new fit, you’ll also need to know the following:

Factory wheel size: 16”

Stud size: M12 x 1.75

Offset: 10 to 30 mm

Center bore: 70.5 mm

Wheel tightening torque: 133 Nm

With these measurements and your bolt pattern, you’re ready to shop for your dream set of Mustang rims.

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How to measure your 2002 Mustang’s bolt pattern

In a pinch, it’s useful to know how to measure the bolt pattern on your own. We’ll walk you through how to measure your 2002 Mustang’s bolt pattern with nothing more than some measuring tape (or a ruler) and some elementary arithmetic skills.

Choose any bolt on your Mustang’s wheel and measure from the outer edge of the lug hole to the center of the opposite bolt. The 2002 Mustang has five bolts, so your ruler will end up in between bolts. To measure, simply choose one of the bolts from one side of the measuring tape and measure to the center.

That measurement should read 4.6 inches, and combined with the number of bolts, you’ve successfully found your 2002 Mustang’s bolt pattern: 5x4.6.

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