1987 Ford Escort Tire Size & Pressure

The 1987 Ford Escort tire size depends on trim: the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic takes P165/80R13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII takes P165/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H takes P165/80R13; the GT takes P195/60HR15; the Pony, MTXII takes P165/80R13; the Pony, MTXIII takes P165/80R13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic: P165/80R13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII: P165/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H: P165/80R13
  • GT: P195/60HR15
  • Pony, MTXII: P165/80R13
  • Pony, MTXIII: P165/80R13

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60HR15Door Placard

Pony, MTXII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

Pony, MTXIII

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1987 Ford Escort take?

It depends on the trim: GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic uses P165/80R13; GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII uses P165/80R13; GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII uses P165/80R13; GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII uses P165/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H uses P165/80R13; GT uses P195/60HR15; Pony, MTXII uses P165/80R13; Pony, MTXIII uses P165/80R13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1987 Ford Escort?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1987 Ford Escort?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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