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2020 Ford Escape tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x108 on every 2020 trim.

Tires for the 2020 Ford Escape

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

  1. 225/60R18 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · optional on 5 · USA, Australia, China
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18
  2. 225/65R17 Best-rated standard on 5 trims · USA, China
    Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17
  3. 225/55R19 Best-rated optional on 10 trims · USA, Australia, China
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R19

Also listed: 245/45R20 245/50R19

Best tires for the 2020 Ford Escape

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Trims sold in 2020
10
Generation
IV (CX482) sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2020 Ford Escape

10 trims sold in 2020

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 IV (CX482)

2020–2024 10 trims

USA

6 trims
Escape 1.5 EcoBoost +1 variant 181 hp · 1.5L I3 225/65R17 102H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.5 H

Generation
IV · 2020–2023
Market
USA
Power
181 hp
Engine
1.5L I3, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 102HRim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
225/55R19 99HRim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
245/45R20 99VRim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Escape 2.0 EcoBoost 250 hp · 2.0L I4 225/60R18 100H 4 fitments
Generation
IV · 2020–2023
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
225/55R19 99HRim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
245/50R19 101VRim 19x7.5 ET50 5x10836 psi
245/45R20 99VRim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

How to read 100H: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escape 1.5 EcoBoost (SUV, 5d) 181 hp · 1.5 L I3 Petrol 1.5 L I3 225/65R17 4 fitments
Generation
CX482 · 2020–2024
Market
USA
Power
181 hp
Engine
1.5 L I3 Petrol 1.5 L I3, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/65R17Rim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt225/60R18Rim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt225/55R19Rim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
Escape 2.0 EcoBoost (SUV, 5d) 250 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 225/60R18 4 fitments
Generation
CX482 · 2020–2024
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R18Rim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
OE225/55R19Rim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt245/50R19Rim 19x7.5 ET50 5x10836 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
Escape 2.5 (SUV, 5d) 200 hp · 2.5 L YTMA I4 Petrol 2.5 L YTMA I4 225/65R17 4 fitments
Generation
CX482 · 2020–2024
Market
USA
Power
200 hp
Engine
2.5 L YTMA I4 Petrol 2.5 L YTMA I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/65R17Rim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
OE225/60R18Rim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt225/55R19Rim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

Australia

3 trims
Escape 2.0 EcoBoost +1 variant 245 hp · 2.0L I4 225/60R18 100H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.5 PHEV

Generation
IV · 2020–2023
Market
Australia
Power
245 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
225/55R19 99HRim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
245/45R20 99VRim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

How to read 100H: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escape 2.5 (SUV, 5d) 224 hp · 2.5 L YTMA I4 Petrol 2.5 L YTMA I4 225/60R18 4 fitments
Generation
CX482 · 2020–2024
Market
Australia
Power
224 hp
Engine
2.5 L YTMA I4 Petrol 2.5 L YTMA I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R18Rim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt225/55R19Rim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi

China

1 trim
Escape 2.0 EcoBoost (SUV, 5d) 244 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 225/65R17 4 fitments
Generation
CX482 · 2020–2024
Market
China
Power
244 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
5x108
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/65R17Rim 17x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
OE225/60R18Rim 18x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
OE225/55R19Rim 19x7 ET50 5x10833 psi
Alt245/45R20Rim 20x8 ET50 5x10836 psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Trims sold in 2020
10
Generation
IV (CX482) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2001–2027)
Best tires for the 2020 Ford Escape

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