Ford Escort Spare Tires

The Ford Escort used 4x100 mm and 4x108 mm bolt pattern variations from 1981 to 2003 along with tire diameters ranging from 22.6" to 24.2" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Ford Escort years and options. In this case, 125/80R15, 125/80R16 and 135/70R16 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Ford Escort spare tire.

1997-2003 Ford Escort Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Escort began in 1997 and was available through 2003. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Sedan, Wagon, and ZX2 versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2003FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.7"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
2002FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.7"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
2001FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.7"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
2000FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1999FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1998FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5-23.7"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1997FordEscort
4x100 mm
23.5"
135/70R16 | 23.4"

1991-1996 Ford Escort Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Escort began in 1991 and was available through 1996. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The models include Standard Hatchback, Sedan, and Wagon versions and the GT models are listed individually.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
1996FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
23-23.5"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1995FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
23"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1994FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
23"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1993FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
22.6-23"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1992FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
22.6-23"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"
1991FordEscort
Escort GT
4x100 mm
4x100 mm
22.6"
23.7"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
135/70R16 | 23.4"

1985-1990 Ford Escort Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Escort began in 1985 and was available through 1990. There were multiple versions manufactured in this year range and have specific spare tire and wheel solutions for each one. The models include Standard Hatchback versions and the GT models are listed individually.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
1990FordEscort
Escort GT
4x108 mm
4x108 mm
23.6"
24.2"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
125/80R16 | 23.9"
1989FordEscort
Escort GT
4x108 mm
4x108 mm
23.6"
24.2"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
125/80R16 | 23.9"
1988FordEscort
Escort GT
4x108 mm
4x108 mm
23.4"
24.2"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
125/80R16 | 23.9"
1987FordEscort
Escort GT
4x108 mm
4x108 mm
23.4"
24.2"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
125/80R16 | 23.9"
1986FordEscort
Escort GT
4x108 mm
4x108 mm
23.4"
24.2"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
125/80R16 | 23.9"
1985FordEscort
4x108 mm
23.4"
125/80R15 | 22.9"

1981-1984 Ford Escort Spare Tires

This generation of the Ford Escort began in 1981 and was available through 1984. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
1984FordEscort
4x108 mm
23.4"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
1983FordEscort
4x108 mm
23.4"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
1982FordEscort
4x108 mm
23.4"
125/80R15 | 22.9"
1981FordEscort
4x108 mm
23.4"
125/80R15 | 22.9"