
2013 Ford Taurus Tire Size
Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2013 Ford Taurus, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Ford Taurus'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.
17-Inch Rims
2013 Ford Taurus
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Taurus's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SE
P235/60R17 100
Simplified Size: 235-60-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is P235/60R17 100T. A color-coded explanation of the 2013 Ford Taurus'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. | ||||||
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. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 141 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. |
18-Inch Rims
2013 Ford Taurus
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Taurus's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SEL
P235/55R18 99
Simplified Size: 235-55-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is P235/55R18 99H. A color-coded explanation of the 2013 Ford Taurus'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. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 129 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
19-Inch Rims
2013 Ford Taurus
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Taurus's' tire size.
Trim Options:
LimitedSEL
255/45R19 100
Simplified Size: 255-45-19
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is 255/45R19 100V. A color-coded explanation of the 2013 Ford Taurus's tire size is shown below.
255 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters. | ||||||
19 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 19 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. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 114 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 V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
20-Inch Rims
2013 Ford Taurus
There are multiple tire sizes for your 2013 Ford Taurus that depend upon the trim level. Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size. Then pick the best tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus.
Trim Options:
LimitedSHO
245/45R20 99
Simplified Size: 245-45-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is 245/45R20 99V. A color-coded explanation of the 2013 Ford Taurus's tire size is shown below.
245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
20 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 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 V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
Trim Options:
SHO
245/45ZR20 99
Simplified Size: 245-45-20
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2013 Ford Taurus is 245/45ZR20 99Y. A color-coded explanation of the 2013 Ford Taurus's tire size is shown below.
245 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters. | ||||||
20 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter. | ||||||
99 | This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
45 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 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 Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |