Ford Sierra Tyres

Ford Sierra 1982–1993

Ford Sierra Ghia Advert

Ford Sierra Saloons

Basic Sierra Models

• The 1.3, 1.6, and 2.3 Diesel models were fitted with 165 R13 tyres on 4.5J-13 wheels until June 1983, and 165R13 or 185/70 R13 tyres on 5.5J-13 wheels after June 1983.
• Our suggested 165 R13 tyre is the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 and our suggested 185/70 R13 tyre is the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The 1.6 LX and GLX models used 195/65 R14 tyres from 1989 to 1992. All 1.8 models (Diesel 1989-1991, LX and GLX 1989–1992, 1.8TD, TD LX, and GLX) also fitted with 195/65 R14 tyres.
• The only tyre we would suggest in this size is the 195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A.

Ford Sierra 2.0 Models

• The 2.0 GL and Ghia models fitted 165 R13 or 185/70 R13 tyres; we suggest the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 and 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, respectively.
• The 2.0 LX and GLX models from 1990 to 1991 were fitted with 185/65 R14 tyres. The 2.0i GLX, Ghia, and 2000E models also used 195/65 R14 tyres. (195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)
• The 2.0i GLS models from 1989 to 1991 and the 2.0i XR4i, Ghia 4x4, and XR 4x4 models from 1988 to 1991 were equipped with 195/60 R14 tyres. Our suggested 195/60 R14 tyre is the 195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A.
• The 2.0 EFI LX and GLX from 1990 to 1991 featured 185/65 R14 tyres, as did the 1990–1993 2.0 CLX models.


1985 Ford Sierra 2.0iS and XR4x4 Magazine Advert

• The 2.0EFI GLS from mid-1991 to 1992 used 195/60 R14 tyres (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A), while the Ghia used 195/65 R14 tyres. We suggest the 195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A as the best 195/65 R14 tyre.
• The 2.0EFI XR4x4 and Ghia 4x4 from mid-1991 to 1992 were upgraded to 195/55 R15 tyres. In this size, we suggest a set of 195/55 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 tyres.

Ford Sierra Performance and Cosworth Models

• The XR4i (up to 1985) and the 2.8i XR 4x4 Saloon (from 1985) were fitted with 195/60 R14 tyres. (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)
• The RS Cosworth, RS500, RS Cosworth Sapphire, 2.0i RS Cosworth (1987–1991), 2.0i Cosworth 4x4 16V (1990–1991), and 2.0 RS Cosworth 4x4 (mid-1991–1992) models fitted 205/50 R15 tyres. The ideal Ford Sierra 205/50 R15 tyre is the 205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
• The 2.9EFi XR4x4 fitted 195/55 R15 tyres. (195/55 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2)

1983 Ford Sierra Estate Advert

Ford Sierra Estates

Basic and Mid-Range Sierra Estate Models

• The 1.6 Basic, 1.6L, 1.6 G, 1.6 Ghia, 2.3 Diesel Basic, L, and GL models were fitted with 175 R13 tyres on 4.5J-13 wheels up to end 1984, and 175R13 or 195/70 R13 tyres on 5.5J-13 wheels post-June 1983.
• There is not currently a quality classic tire made in the 195/70 R13 size, so we would suggest sticking to a 175 R13 tyre; we suggest the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX.
• The 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX has its dimensions written as a crossply, but it is actually a radial tyre that should be written as 175 R13 Michelin ZX (as it would be called today).
• The 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 & 2.3 D Base, L & GL models from 1985 continued with 175R13 or 195/70 R13 on 5.5J-13 wheels. (6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX)
• The 1.6, 1.8, & 2.0 Ghia models from 1985–1986 used 195/60 R14 tyres. (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)
• The 1.6 (1990–1992), 1.8 Petrol, Diesel (1990–1991), 1.8 LX, GLX (1992), and 1.8TD, TD LX, TD GLX (1992) models were fitted with 185/65 R14 tyres.

2.0 Sierra Estate Models

• All 2.0 models (1990–1991) were standard with 185/65 R14 tyres.
• The 2.0i LX, GLX, and Ghia models from 1990 to 1991 featured 195/65 R14 tyres. (195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A) The 2.0i Ghia 4x4 from 1990 to 1991 used 195/60 R14 tyres, and the 2.0 Ghia 4x4 from 1992 upgraded to 195/55 R15 tyres. In this size, we suggest the 195/55 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
• The 2.0EFI LX and GLX from 1992 wore 185/65 R14 tyres, while the 2.0EFI Ghia from 1992 fitted 195/65 R14 tyres. (195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)

Ford Sierra MK1 RS Cosworth

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth and Special Editions

• The Hatchback/Sierra, Sapphire Laser, Classic, LX, GLX, TD, LX, TD, & GLX fitted 185/65 R14 tyres.
• The Hatchback/Sierra, Sapphire Chasseur, GLS, Ghia 4x4, XR4i & XR4x4 had an option for 195/60 R14 (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A) or 195/55 R15 tyres. (195/55 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2)
• The Hatchback/Sierra Sapphire Ghia & 2000E models wore 195/65 R14 tyres. (195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)
• The Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4X4 used high-performance 205/50 R15 tyres. (205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7)

Sierra Estate Versions

• The Estate Laser, LX, GLX, TD Laser, TD LX & TD GLX were fitted with 185/65 R14 tyres.
• The Estate Ghia was standard with 195/65 R14 tyres. (195/65 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)
• The Estate Ghia 4x4 had an option for 195/60 R14 (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A) or 195/55 R15 tyres. (195/55 VR 15 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2)
• The 4x4 Ghia Estate from 1986 onwards wore 195/60 R14 tyres. (195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A)