2009 Ford Escape Tire Size
Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Ford Escape, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Ford Escape's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
16-Inch Rims
2009 Ford Escape
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford Escape is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Escape's' tire size.
Trim Options:
HybridLimitedLimited HybridXLSXLS 4x2 (Manual)XLT
P235/70R16 104
Simplified Size: 235-70-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford Escape is P235/70R16 104T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford Escape's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
104 | This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 164 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
2009 Ford Escape
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford Escape is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Escape's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LimitedLimited HybridXLT
P225/65R17 100
Simplified Size: 225-65-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2009 Ford Escape is P225/65R17 100T. A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Ford Escape's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
100 | This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
65 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 146 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |