2003 Ford F-250 Bolt Pattern
The 2003 Ford F-250 bolt pattern is 8x170. Here’s what that means—and how you can measure it yourself.
Written by Melanie Krieps Mergen
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The 2003 Ford F-250 has a bolt pattern of 8x170 or 8 on 170. This means each wheel has eight lug nuts that form a circle 170 millimeters in diameter.
Ford F-Series trucks have been the country’s top-selling vehicle for the large majority of the last 40-plus years—meaning there are a lot of these on the road. If you want your F-250 to stand out from the crowd, upgrading your wheels is a relatively easy mod that just might do the trick. As an added plus, choosing the right set could help improve your truck’s performance and handling capabilities.
But before you roll into the tire store, it’ll help if you already know your F-250’s bolt pattern. Here’s more on that—plus how you can measure it yourself.
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The 2003 Ford F-250 has a bolt pattern, also referred to as a lug pattern, of 8x170, or read aloud, 8 on 170. Here’s what that represents:
# of bolts x diameter of the circle they form
In other words, each wheel on your 2003 F-250 has eight bolts arranged in a circle that has a diameter of 170 millimeters, or roughly 6.7 inches.
So, that’s one less wheel spec mystery solved! But if you’re swapping out your current wheels for a new set, you’ll also want to know some additional specifications to find an option that’s the proper fit:
- Factory wheel size: 16” to 18”
- Lug size: M14 x 2
- Offset: -10 to 15 mm
- Center bore: 124.9 mm
Keep in mind that based on your 2003 Ford F-250’s configurations, it’s possible your own wheel specs might differ from the ones shown here. Luckily, most wheel and tire shops will have tools that let you check whether a particular option will be compatible with your truck.
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How to measure your Ford F-250’s bolt pattern
If you want to double-check your 2003 Ford F-250’s bolt pattern yourself, it’s pretty easy to do so. All you’ll need for the job is a measuring tape.
Since each wheel on the F-250 has eight bolts, measuring your lug pattern is pretty straightforward. Start from the center of any bolt hole and measure to the center of the bolt hole directly across from it.
This measurement will give you your pitch circle diameter. Once you have that, place it after the number of bolts (eight), and there’s your bolt pattern!
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FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 2003 Ford F-250?
The 2003 Ford F-250 has an 8x170 bolt pattern. This means each wheel has eight bolts arranged in a 170-millimeter circle.
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