Mazda Tribute Wheels and Rims

Mazda Tribute Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Mazda Tribute is the compact SUV Mazda sold in North America from the 2001 through 2011 model years as a rebadged Ford Escape. The 1st generation Tribute ran 2001 through 2006. The 2nd generation Tribute ran 2008 through 2011 after the production transition to the redesigned Escape body. Mazda did not sell a 2007 Tribute in North America during the transition year. The Tribute is mechanically identical to the contemporary Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner that the Escape spawned in 2005. Mazda discontinued the Tribute in North America after the 2011 model year. Element Wheels measures fitment on both Tribute generations directly. Both generations run 5x114.3 with a 67.1mm hub bore on a 5-lug hub, and both share the same aftermarket diameter and width window. Square fitment, matched front-rear brake, available in 2WD and 4WD across the run. Pick your generation below.

Find Your Mazda Tribute Generation

Pick your generation to see wheels and rims that fit your specific Mazda Tribute. Both generations share the 5x114.3 / 67.1mm hub spec and the same aftermarket diameter and width window. The 2007 model year is not a Tribute catalog row because Mazda did not sell a Tribute in North America during the production transition year.

The Mazda Tribute Bolt Pattern and Hub Bore

Every Mazda Tribute sold in North America from 2001 through 2011 runs 5x114.3 with a 67.1mm hub bore and 12x1.5 lug nuts on a 5-lug hub. That spec is identical across both the 2001-2006 1st generation and the 2008-2011 2nd generation, and identical to the contemporary Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner that share the platform. The 5x114.3 pattern is also expressed as 5x4.5 in imperial nickname because 114.3mm equals 4.5 inches exactly. Hub bore on the Tribute is 67.1mm. A wheel with a centerbore larger than 67.1mm needs hub centric rings to bring the bore down to the Tribute's hub diameter. If your fitment needs rings, they'll be included with the order.

One detail to flag because it catches Tribute buyers cross-shopping wheels. 5x114.3 is NOT the same as 5x115. The two patterns sit about 0.7mm apart at the bolt circle, which is enough to stress the lug studs over time and create a real safety problem. The 5x4.5 imperial nickname refers to 5x114.3 only (because 4.5 inches equals 114.3mm exactly). 5x115 has no imperial nickname that overlaps with 5x4.5. When you are shopping for Tribute wheels, confirm the listing reads 5x114.3 specifically. Compare across the rest of the Mazda lineup at our Mazda wheels and rims hub.

Why the Tribute Shares Wheels with the Ford Escape

The 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute is mechanically a rebadged Ford Escape. Same chassis, same engines, same suspension, same wheel hub. The 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner is the third badge on the same vehicle. All three share the 5x114.3 bolt pattern, the 67.1mm hub bore, and the M12x1.5 lug thread. Aftermarket wheels for the Ford Escape fit the Mazda Tribute at the lug math level, and vice versa, and the same is true for the Mercury Mariner. The body styling differs between the three nameplates but the hub spec and the offset window do not.

The 1st generation Tribute (2001-2006) and the 2nd generation Tribute (2008-2011) share the same Element-measured aftermarket window. Both generations accept 16 to 22 inch diameters with widths from 6 to 8.5 inch square. The body refresh between the two generations did not move the bolt pattern, hub bore, or the offset window in a way that changes which aftermarket wheels fit. The 2007 model year is missing from the catalog because Mazda did not sell a Tribute in North America during the production transition year.

The Tribute runs square (same width front and rear) from the factory on every trim and every generation. Brake size is matched front to rear from the factory. The car was sold in 2WD and 4WD configurations across the run; the bolt pattern, hub bore, and aftermarket fitment window do not change between drive configurations on the Tribute, so we maintain one catalog row per generation rather than splitting by 2WD versus 4WD.

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How We Confirm Fitment on Mazda Tribute Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on both Mazda Tribute generations directly. That means clearance from the wheel to the fender on a compact SUV body, gap between the back of the wheel and the front strut and steering tie rod, hub bore confirmation at 67.1mm, lug seat geometry on the M12x1.5 thread on a 5-lug hub, brake caliper clearance check, and turning clearance at full lock. The 4WD Tribute adds front diff package clearance; both 2WD and 4WD share the same aftermarket fitment window because the Tribute's compact SUV body well and offset architecture accommodate both drive layouts in the same envelope. At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

The Mazda Tribute shares the Ford Escape chassis end to end as a rebadge, so measured data on the Escape and Mercury Mariner cross-references the Tribute directly at the hub spec, brake clearance, and suspension geometry level. Confirm your model year against the catalog row before ordering, particularly the generation split (1st gen 2001-2006 versus 2nd gen 2008-2011).

Mazda Tribute Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Mazda Tribute Wheels Right the First Time

Pick the generation card above to see wheels and rims that fit. Both Tribute generations are 5-lug / 5x114.3 / 67.1mm, square fitment, matched front-rear brake, available in 2WD and 4WD. Both generations accept 16 to 22 inch diameters with 6 to 8.5 inch width square. We measure the Tribute directly at our Chandler, Arizona fitment facility. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.