2012 Ford Escape tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2012 trim.

Tires for the 2012 Ford Escape

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

235/70R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · USA, Australia

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225/65R17 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · USA, Australia

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Best tires for the 2012 Ford Escape

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Trims sold in 2012: 4
Generations: ZD II sold in 2 market versions
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Best tires for the 2012 Ford Escape

4 trims sold in 2012

Sold in 2 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Ford Escape ZD

2008–2012 Australia 1 trim

Escape 2.3i 146 hp · I4 235/70R16 104T 2 fitments

Generation: ZD · 2008–2012
Market: Australia
Power: 146 hp
Engine: I4, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/70R16 104T	Rim 16x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	30 psi
225/65R17 100T	Rim 17x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi

How to read 104T: 104 is the load index (up to 1,984 lb / 900 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Ford Escape II

2008–2012 USA 3 trims

Escape 2.5 177 hp · I4 · Hybrid 235/70R16 104T 2 fitments

Generation: II · 2008–2012
Market: USA
Power: 177 hp
Engine: I4, Hybrid
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/70R16 104T	Rim 16x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi
225/65R17 100T	Rim 17x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	33 psi

Escape 2.5i +1 variant 171 hp · 2.5L I4 235/70R16 104T 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0i

Generation: II · 2008–2012
Market: USA
Power: 171 hp
Engine: 2.5L I4, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 235/70R16 Wheels 16x7 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
235/70R16 104T	Rim 16x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	30 psi
225/65R17 100T	Rim 17x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	30 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.