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Ford Escort generations and tyre sizes

Escort

I

1970 – 1974
Petrol32–74 kW (44–101 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R
Escort

II

1974 – 1980
Petrol32–81 kW (44–110 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R175/70 R13
Escort

III

1980 – 1986
Petrol, Diesel37–97 kW (50–132 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13185/60 R14195/50 R15
Escort

IV

1986 – 1990
Petrol, Diesel37–97 kW (50–132 PS)Manual
155/80 R13175/70 R13185/60 R14195/50 R15
Escort

V

1990 – 1992
Diesel, Petrol44–110 kW (60–150 PS)Manual
155/80 R13165/70 R13175/70 R13175/65 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15
Escort

V (1. Facelift)

1992 – 1996
Diesel, Petrol44–96 kW (60–131 PS)Manual
175/70 R13185/60 R14
Escort

V (2. Facelift)

1995 – 2001
Diesel, Petrol44–110 kW (60–150 PS)Manual
165/80 R13175/70 R13175/65 R14185/60 R14195/50 R15

For the Ford Escort in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10) and GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (rated 8.9/10). The Ford Escort uses 8 tyre sizes across 7 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for Ford Escort - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Ford Escort

Best tyres for Ford Escort by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
Nokian WR D4
9.4/10
Best budget
Barum Polaris 3
7.7/10
Best overall
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for Ford Escort

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium100%
2GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium71%
3Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS38.78.88.99.38.9Upper-middle71%
4Dunlop SP Winter Response 28.68.67.77.27.5Premium85%
5GoodYear UltraGrip 9+8.68.77.87.77.8Premium57%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Ford Escort?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Ford Escort are: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (8.9/10), Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (8.7/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Ford Escort?
The Ford Escort uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 175/70 R13, 185/60 R14, 195/50 R15, 155/80 R13, 165/70 R13, 175/65 R14, 165/80 R13.
How many generations does the Ford Escort have?
The Ford Escort has 7 generations, from 1970 to 1995.
What is the best budget tyre for Ford Escort?
The highest-rated budget option for Ford Escort is the Barum Polaris 3 with a rating of 7.7/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Ford Escort?
For wet road performance on Ford Escort, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (9.0/10).
Are Continental WinterContact TS 860 good for Ford Escort?
Yes, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 is the top-rated tyre for Ford Escort with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 100% of Ford Escort tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Ford Escort?
To choose the right tyres for Ford Escort: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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