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.
- 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
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
GT
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P195/60HR15 | Door Placard | — | — |
Pony, MTXII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door Placard | — | — |
Pony, MTXIII
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P165/80R13 | Door 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.