2002 Ford Escape Tire Size

Your Ford was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2002 Ford Escape, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Ford Escape's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

15-Inch Rims

2002 Ford Escape

 

The original tire size for your 2002 Ford Escape is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Escape's' tire size.

Trim Options:

XLSXLT 4x2 Choice

P225/70R15 100T

Simplified Size:  225-70-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2002 Ford Escape is P225/70R15 100T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2002 Ford Escape's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

100

This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 157 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

16-Inch Rims

2002 Ford Escape

 

The original tire size for your 2002 Ford Escape is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Ford Escape's' tire size.

Trim Options:

XLT

P235/70R16 104T

Simplified Size:  235-70-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2002 Ford Escape is P235/70R16 104T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2002 Ford Escape's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
235

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

104

This tire has a load index of 104, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1980 pounds (900 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 164 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.