2009 Ford Escape Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 2009 Ford Escape OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 2009 Ford Escape has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 235/70R16, and a 67.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Ford Escape
2009 Ford Escape Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2009 Ford Escape
Tire geometry â 235/70R16
The 235/70R16 fitted to the 2009 Ford Escape has a section width of 235mm and an aspect ratio of 70%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 164.5mm (6.48") and an overall outside diameter of 735.4mm (28.95"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 433 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 2009 Ford Escape while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 245/62R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 225/79R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 2009 Ford Escape uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 67.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 6.5J â 7.5J, and offsets in the ET40 â ET50 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 2009 Ford Escape is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 2009 Ford Escape XLT use?
The 2009 Ford Escape XLT uses 235/70R16 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 2009 Ford Escape?
The 2009 Ford Escape has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 67.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 2009 Ford Escape?
The 2009 Ford Escape has a wheel offset of ET45.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 2009 Ford Escape, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).