1997 Ford Escort Tire Size & Pressure
The 1997 Ford Escort tire size depends on trim: the Base, Automatic takes P185/65R14 85S; the Base, Standard takes P185/65R14 85S; the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes P175/65R14 81S; the LX, 4D Wagon, Standard takes P175/65R14 81S, per the factory service manual.
- Base, Automatic: P185/65R14 85S
- Base, Standard: P185/65R14 85S
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic: P175/65R14 81S
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard: P175/65R14 81S
- LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic: P175/65R14 81S
- LX, 4D Wagon, Standard: P175/65R14 81S
Base, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/65R14 81S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 4D Sedan, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/65R14 81S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/65R14 81S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 4D Wagon, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/65R14 81S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/65R14 85S | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1997 Ford Escort take?
It depends on the trim: Base, Automatic uses P185/65R14 85S; Base, Standard uses P185/65R14 85S; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses P175/65R14 81S; LX, 4D Wagon, Standard uses P175/65R14 81S.
What is the tire pressure for a 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.