2000 Explorer 15" wheels on a 2012 Escape???

[AP9]

Would the factory 15" wheels (10-hole 10-slot style, if it makes a difference) from 2000 fit onto a 2012 Ford Escape (specifically 4-cyl 2WD) without the need for brake modifications or spacers?
The 2012 Escapes came with 16" or 17" wheels and a slightly different offset, but the same bolt pattern and overall diameter within 1%. However, the front disc brakes are (surprisingly) a bit larger diameter, so I'm not sure if the calipers would then be too large to accommodate 15" wheels.

 

[J_C]

No, the Explorer wheels are hub-centric and the '00 15" Explorer wheels have a 70.5mm center bore while the Escape hubs use a 67.1mm center bore.

However, someone might make adapter rings to go from 67.1mm to 70.5mm, though I don't know about the brake clearance.

The following site is handy to look up and compare specs like this, though it doesn't mention the hub-centric aspect but most (if not all) OEM wheels are hub centric so have to have the same center bore diameter:

2012 Ford Escape - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs

Wheel size, PCD, offset, and other specifications such as bolt pattern, thread size (THD), center bore (CB), trim levels for 2012 Ford Escape. Wheel and tire fitment data. Original equipment and alternative options.

www.wheel-size.com

2000 Ford Explorer - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs

Wheel size, PCD, offset, and other specifications such as bolt pattern, thread size (THD), center bore (CB), trim levels for 2000 Ford Explorer. Wheel and tire fitment data. Original equipment and alternative options.

www.wheel-size.com