What size wheels fit a Ford Galaxy (I) WGR?

Roughly 6J–9.5J (ET29–ET59); staggered setups run 8.5J–10.5J rear.

How many Ford Galaxy are there on UK roads?

Approximately 49,234 Ford Galaxy are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Ford Galaxy wheel fitment — I WGR

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1995–2023

Ford Galaxy wheel fitment at a glance: The Ford Galaxy (I) WGR (1995–2023) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts. It accepts ~6J–9.5J wheels at ET29–ET59 front; staggered setups run 8.5J–10.5J rear (ET26–ET45).

Overview

The first generation of the Ford Galaxy was a seven-seater car produced by Ford of Europe from June 1995 to April 2006. It is considered in the motor industry as a large multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and was the first Ford-brand MPV produced outside North America. Developed alongside the Ford S-Max, it shared its platform with the Ford Mondeo. The Galaxy was designed through a joint venture between Ford and Volkswagen Group, using predominantly VW mechanicals but featuring some Ford components in the interior design.

Ford Galaxy wheel fitment

Start with the hub. The Ford Galaxy (I) WGR spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Ford Galaxy wheel fitment.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	5x112
Centre bore	57.1 mm
Bolt / thread	M14x1.5 (bolts)
Seat type	tapered
Factory setup	staggered
TPMS	none

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6J–9.5J	ET29–ET59
Rear (staggered)	8.5J–10.5J	ET26–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~49,234 Ford Galaxy licensed on UK roads — top 6% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 49,234 Ford Galaxy on UK roads, placing it in the top 6% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Ford Galaxy wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Body styles & production

Produced

1995–2023

Trim levels

AspenGLXGhiaUltimaLXZetec

Factory colours

Candy Red MetallicDeep Impact Blue MetallicBrisbane Brown / Lunar Sky MetallicTango / Red Metalliccedar/blue met.Pepper Red PearlPanther Black Micac candy red met.Med.steel Blue Metallicsolar silver met.ingot silver met.

History & notable variants

The MkI Ford Galaxy received a facelift in August 2000, incorporating New Edge styling elements including a new dashboard. It faced mixed public reaction; while it was rated as the least satisfying car in the UK by Top Gear magazine in 1999, it also sold more than its VW counterpart and was the best-selling MPV in the UK.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: First Ford-brand MPV produced outside North America; Joint venture with Volkswagen Group for shared production and design
Cons: Mixed public reception; rated as least satisfying car in the UK by Top Gear magazine