Ford Escort Tyres

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1972 Ford Escort Mark I XL 4-Door Sedan

Ford Escort 1968–2002

Longstone Tyres can happily provide excellent tyres for the whole Escort range including the Ford Escort MK I, Ford Escort MK II, Ford Escort MK I Mexico, GT & RS2000.

Ford Escort Series 1 Tyres 1967–1975

155 R 12 Nankang for a Ford MK1 Escort 110 & 1300 base models and Mk1 Escort GT. (we would like to have a better tyre in the size 155R12 really).
The tube for this tyre is the Michelin 12D innertube.
We recommend the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF for a Ford Escort MK II. With the option of 175/70VR13 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 on 4.5" or 5" wheels. (Michelin 13D)
Some of the MK1 Ford Escort models fitted 165 R13 Michelin ZX, we currently suggest 165 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
The first 1968 Escort GT fitted Pirelli radials as original equipment, as shown in the article below, sadly Pirelli does not currently make classic tyres in this size.

Ford Escort MKII

Ford Escort Series 2 Tyres 1974–1980

Some MK2 Escorts still had 12” wheels, being best fit by a 155 R 12 Nankang.
In the spring of 1968, with an aim to improve road safety, Ford started to offer PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ radial tyres.
175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™; CN36 for a Ford Escort MK I Mexico, GT, RS1600, RS1800 & RS2000.

The right tube for 165 R13 and 175/70 R13 tyres is the Michelin 13E.

Ford Escort RS2000 With PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 Tyres

Ford Escort Series 3 Tyres 1980–1986

Some of the base model MK3 Escorts want a 145HR13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 (Michelin 13CG) or 155 HR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF (Michelin 13D).
Our period Innertube Guides inform which models were released with tube-type wheels and which were released tubeless. See below to find your model and your wheel's tube status.
For the majority of MK3 Ford Escorts, including XR3 and XR3i 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
Tyres with a profile below 70% (e.g. 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2) do not fit innertubes.

1981 Ford Escort RS

Escort RS Turbo Tyres

The Escort RS Turbo from 1989, RS2000 16V from 1991 and RS2000 4X4 would suit the 195/50 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
The Michelin Pilot Sport PE2 is a perfect match for many of the MK3 Escorts as it provides sporty handling and brilliant grip, allowing for high performance with high safety.
Pirelli have re-made the original 225/45 R 16 Pirelli P700-Z tyres that were designed as original equipment for the Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Follow the link for more detail about Ford Escort tyre pressure.

Ford Escort Recommended Tyres

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175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £166.80 £139.00
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145R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £123.60 £103.00
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155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £123.60 £103.00
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155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF

Starting at £243.60 £203.00
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165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £150.00 £125.00
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165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF

Starting at £248.40 £207.00
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185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
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195/50 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2

Starting at £24.00 £20.00
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155 R 12 Nankang

Starting at £62.40 £52.00
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225/45 R 16 Pirelli P700-Z
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Michelin 12D Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £31.20 £26.00
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Michelin 13CG Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £27.60 £23.00
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Michelin 13D Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £33.60 £28.00
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Michelin 13E Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £14.40 £12.00

Other Options for Ford Escort Tyres

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145HR13 Michelin XAS FF

Starting at £201.60 £168.00
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185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £176.40 £147.00
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155HR13 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet
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165 R 13 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet
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175/70R13 Dunlop SP Sport AquaJet

Starting at £202.80 £169.00
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185/70R13 Dunlop SP Sport AquaJet
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225/45 R 13 PIRELLI P7 CORSA CLASSIC WET

Starting at £310.80 £259.00
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225/45 HR 13 PIRELLI P7 CORSA CLASSIC D3

Starting at £310.80 £259.00
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225/45 R 13 PIRELLI P7 CORSA CLASSIC D5

Starting at £310.80 £259.00
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225/45HR13 PIRELLI P7 CORSA CLASSIC D7

Starting at £310.80 £259.00
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175/70 HR 13 Avon CR6ZZ

Starting at £308.40 £257.00
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185/60 HR 14 Avon CR28 Sport
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Set of 4 off 145 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £480.00 £400.00
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Set of 5 off 145 R 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £588.00 £490.00
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Set of 4 off 155 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £475.20 £396.00
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Set of 5 off 155 R 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £583.20 £486.00
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Set of 4 off 175/70 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £643.20 £536.00
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Set of 5 off 175/70 R 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £787.20 £656.00
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Set of 4 off 165VR13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £574.80 £479.00
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Set of 5 off 165 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £706.80 £589.00
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Set of 4 off 185/70 R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £679.20 £566.00
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Set of 5 off 185/70R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36

Starting at £826.80 £689.00
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Set of 4 off 225/45 ZR 16 Pirelli P700-Z
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Set of 5 off 225/45 VR 16 Pirelli P700-Z

Ford Escort Pirelli Tyres

The article below confirms the use of Pirelli radials as the original equipment tyre from on the 1968 Ford Escort GT, as well as highlighting the advantages of Pirelli radials as an upgrade for a wide range of classics (Click to Enlarge).

Ford Escort PIRELLI CINTURATO Tyres Magazine Article

Ford Escort Specification Sheet

Independent Tyre Test - The Results

In the world of modern tyres it is commonplace to come across a tyre test. However in the world of classic tyres, the investment never seems to be there to do a proper modern tyre test. However, a German magazine in July 2016 conducted this modern tyre test using classic tyres. This classic tyre test has been translated from German to English. What is remarkable in this tyre test is quite how well the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™; CN36 classic tyre performed in the table at the end. The scores in this table are not scored in relation to the other tyres in the test, so when a score of 1 is recorded, then that is a perfect score for a classic tyre or a modern tyre. It is wonderful to see that these classic PIRELLI CINTURATO ™; CN36 tyres can give such exemplary results.

Ford Escort Collection

History of the Ford Escort

Built as a replacement to the Anglia in 1967 across factories in Germany and Britain, the Mark One Escort would go on to be one of Ford's most popular cars outside the USA. There would later be versions available for rallying where it made a name for itself, in particular winning the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally being driven by Hannu Mikkola. This would lead to the creation for the Ford Mexico in honour of this achievement: a special edition 1.6 L road version of the rally car.

The Mark Two Escort would take over in 1975, where it would also enjoy a successful rally career as well as popularity as a road car with L, GL, Sport, RS Mexico, RS2000, and Ghia versions all being produced.

Ford Escort Build Sheet

Ford Escort RS 2000

Ford Escort FAQ

Q: What tyres did a Dog Bone Escort fit?

A: The mk1 Escort, also known as the Dog Bone Escort because of the shape of its radiator grille, fitted 12” wheels, with 155 R12 tyres. PIRELLI CINTURATO radial tyres were offered for these cars. Some of these very early cars may also have fitted 5.50-12 crossply tyres. The more sporting Dog Bone Escorts came fitted with 175/70R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

Q: What tyres did the Ford Escort Mexico fit?

A: Early on the Ford Escort started offering PIRELLI CINTURATO radial tyres, and the Escort Mexico fitted 175/70VR13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

Q: What tyre size did the MK3 Escort fit?

A: Most of the MK3 for Escort fitted 185/60R14. However, top-of-the range cars sporting models like the RS2000 16V and the RS2000 4X4 fitted 15” wheels with 195/50R15 Pilot Exalto tyres.