Ford Taunus Tyres

Ford Taunus Mk1 G73A & 10M Tyres (1948–1952)

• The Ford Taunus G73A and early Taunus 10M models originally fitted 590 - 15 crossply tyres on steel disc wheels. Longstone suggests the 590 H 15 Avon Turbospeed as the correct crossply.
• Many classic car owners prefer to fit radial tyres, as they offer better safety and performance than older crossply technology.
• The best radial alternative size for 590 - 15 crossplies is 165 R15. Owners choosing radials should fit the 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
• The 165 SR 15 Michelin XZX is also a good option for the MK1 Taunus, also available with a whitewall with the 165R15 Michelin XZX Whitewall.

Ford Taunus Mk2 12M & 15M P1 Tyres (1952–1959)

• The Taunus 12M (G13) and Taunus 15M P1 models were equipped with 560 - 13 crossply tyres. The only crossply tyre in this size is the 5.60 x 13 Camac, a budget tyre with limited performance. We suggest switching to radial tyres.
• For drivers fitting radials, the closest sizes are 155 R13 and 165 R13. Longstone's recommended 155R13 tyre is the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67, the recommended 165 R13 tyre is the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• Another great classic tyre in the 165 R13 size is the 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF.

Ford Taunus Mk3 17M P2 Tyres (1957–1960)

• The Taunus 17M P2 saloon and coupé fitted 590 - 13 crossply tyres. We have the 5.90 x 13 Camac, but we suggest switching to 165 R13 radial tyres.
• The 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 is the ideal Taunus 17M P2 radial tyre, the 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF is also excellent.
• A low profile alternative to 165R13 is 185/70 R13. In this size the tyre we recommend is the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• Michelin makes a 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX that is also a fantastic classic tyre.
• The 17M P2 Estate / Turnier fitted 640 - 13 crossply tyres. Longstone recommends the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX, premium radial tyre from Michelin that uses a crossply-style size designation, but is in fact a genuine radial tyre.
• For fashion-conscious owners Michelin also make the 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall.

Ford Taunus Mk4 17M P3 Tyres (1960–1964)

• The Taunus 17M P3 saloon and coupé originally fitted 590 - 13 crossply tyres. The only crossply tyre in this size is the 5.90 x 13 Camac. Longstone suggests a switch to radial tyres.
• The closest radial sizes are 165 R13 and 185/70 R13. The 165 R13 tyre that Longstone recommends is the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, if you wanted wider, low profile 185/70 R13 tyres we recommend the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• Michelin's 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX are also top quality and highly appropriate.
• The 17M P3 Estate / Turnier originally ran 640 - 13 crossply tyres. The ideal tyre for these models is the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX, a tyre built with crossply dimensions but with a radial construction. We also have the 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall.

Ford Taunus Mk5 12M & 15M P4 Tyres (1962–1966)

• The front-wheel-drive Taunus 12M P4 saloon and coupé fitted 560 - 13 crossply tyres. The only crossply tyre available is the 5.60 x 13 Camac. We suggest instead switching to radials.
• The ideal radial alternatives to 560 - 13 crossply are 155 R13 or 165 R13, the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 and 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 are the best classic tyres in their respective sizes.
• The Taunus 12M P4 Kombi fitted 590 - 13 crossply tyres. The only crossply tyre is the 5.90 x 13 Camac, we suggest switching to 165 R13 or 185/70 R13 radial tyres.
• The ideal 165 R13 Kombi tyre is the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, the ideal low profile Kombi 185/70 R13 tyre is the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The Taunus 12M TS fitted 560 - 13 crossply tyres. We have the 5.60 x 13 Camac, but instead recommend the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• We have the 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF, 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF, and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX are also top-quality period-correct classic tyres.

Ford Taunus Mk6 17M & 20M P5 Tyres (1964–1967)

• All Taunus 17M P5 and Taunus 20M P5 models, including saloon, coupé, Turnier, and TS, were fitted with 640 - 13 crossply tyres.
• Longstone recommends the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX as the ideal tyre for all Mk6 P5 models.
• Michelin also make the 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall for the fashion-conscious.

Ford Taunus Mk7 12M & 15M P6 Tyres (1966–1970)

• The Taunus 12M P6 and Taunus 15M P6 saloon and coupé, and Taunus 12M P6 Estate / 15M P6 Estate were fitted with 600 - 13 crossply tyres.
• The nearest crossply tyre is the 5.90 x 13 Camac, we suggest switching to 165 R13 or 185/70 R13 radial tyres.
• The ideal 165 R13 tyres are the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, and the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 is the ideal 185/70 R13 tyre.
• Michelin make the fantastic 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX which are well worth considering.

Ford Taunus Mk8 17M / 20M / 26M P7 Tyres (1967–1971)

• Most Taunus 17M P7 — including 1500 and 1700 saloons, hardtops, and Turnier — were equipped with 640 - 13 crossply tyres.
• Most Taunus 20M P7 models, including 2000, TS 2000 S, XL 2000, and Turnier variants, also used 640 - 13 crossply tyres.
• Longstone recommends the 6.40/7.00 SR 13 Michelin ZX as the correct tyre for all 640 - 13 Taunus P7 models.
• This tyre is also available with a whitewall - 6.40 x 13 Michelin ZX Whitewall.
• High-performance 17M RS 2000 S, 20M RS 2300 S, and all 26M models were fitted with 175 R14 radial tyres. The ideal radial tyre for these cars is the 175HR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67. The 175 HR 14 Michelin XAS is also a good option.
• The low profile alternative to the 175 R14 size is 195/70 R14. In this size the recommended tyre is the 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.

Ford Taunus Mk9 TC Tyres (1970–1975)

• The first-generation Taunus TC range — L, XL, GXL and most GT variants fitted 165 R13 radial tyres.
• The tyre that best suits these TC models is the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36, and the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 could be fitted as a low-profile alternative.
• Michelin's 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX are also excellent.

Ford Taunus Mk10 TC2 Tyres (1976–1979)

• Most Taunus TC2 models — L, GL, and Ghia, saloon and Turnier — fitted 165 R13 radial tyres as original equipment.
• Longstone recommends the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 as the ideal tyre for TC2 saloon and estate models.
• The 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 can be fitted to 165 R13 models for owners who want a lower-profile tyre that puts more rubber on the road.
• The 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX are also available.
• Certain Taunus TC2 S-Package models were supplied with 185 R13 tyres on wider rims.
• The best tyre for S-Package cars is the 185 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF. The low-profile alternative size is 205/70 R13, in this size the ideal classic tyre is the 205/70 VR 13 Michelin XDX.

Ford Taunus Mk11 TC3 Tyres (1979–1982)

• The Taunus TC3 Custom fitted 155 R13 tyres as original equipment. The ideal tyre for this model is the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 and the 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF is also very good.
• The low profile alternative to 155 R13 is 175/70 R13, Longstone's recommended tyre in this size is the 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The TC3 L, TC3 GL, and TC3 Ghia fitted 165 R13 tyres. Longstone recommends the 165R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 for these versions, with the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 as a low-profile alternative.
• Factory TC3 Sport-Paket cars ran 185/70 R13 tyres on wider rims. The classic tyre that performs best here is the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
• The 165 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF and 185/70 R 13 Michelin XDX are also worth considering.
• It is worth noting that in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the CN36 was a favourite road tyre for top models.

Ford Taunus Innertubes

We have insufficient data to know when the Taunus transitioned from tube-type wheels to tubeless wheels. Models originally on crossply tyres are definitely tube-type, but innertubes were still fitted to cars after radial tyres were introduced. You need to check your wheels for a safety hump to determine your model's wheel type. If in doubt, fit a tube.

We always fit Michelin's innertubes where possible, as they are made to the highest quality with thicker rubber, leading to the best performance and the least issues.

• For 590 - 15 crossply tyres, and for 165 R15 radial tyres, the correct innertube is the Michelin 15E.
• For 560 - 13 and 590 - 13 crossply tyres, and for 155 R13, 165 R13, and 175/70 R13 radial tyres, our recommended innertube is the Michelin 13D.
• For 640 - 13 and 6.40/7.00 R13 tyres, 185/70 R13 tyres, 185 R13 tyres, and 205/70 R13 tyres, the correct innertube is the Michelin 13F.
• For 175 R14 tyres, the correct innertube is the Michelin 14E.
• For 195/70 R14 tyres, the correct tube is the Michelin 14F.