Ford Transit Bus Tire Sizes and Rim Specifications by Year and Trim

The Ford Transit Bus offers a range of tire sizes and rim dimensions that vary depending on the model year and specific trim level. Typically, tire size markings follow standard industry formats, indicating width, aspect ratio, and rim diameter in inches.\n\nEarly model years of the Ford Transit Bus often used tire sizes such as 235/65R16 mounted on 16-inch rims, with rim widths commonly around 6.5 to 7 inches. Newer trims or models may feature larger rim diameters like 17 or 18 inches and corresponding tire sizes to match increased load capacities.\n\nWhen comparing trims, it is essential to carefully check the tire markings and rim widths, as variations affect handling, load rating, and fuel efficiency. Consult manufacturer specifications or a reputable tire catalog to ensure compatible replacements or upgrades for your Ford Transit Bus.\n\nAlways verify tire load ratings and rim fitment for safety and optimal performance. Using correctly sized tires and rims prevents uneven wear and maintains vehicle stability across different trim packages.

Year
Make / model / trim Year Tire size Wheel
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2019215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2019215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42019215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2018215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2018215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42018215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2017215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2017215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42017215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2016215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2016215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42016215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2015215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2015215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42015215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2014195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2014195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42014215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2014195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42014195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2014195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2013195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2013195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi 4x42013215/65R156.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2013195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42013195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2013195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2012195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2012195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2012195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42012195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2012195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2011195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi [RWD]2011195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2011195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42011195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2011195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2010195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2010195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42010195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2010195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2009195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2009195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42009195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2009195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2008195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2008195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42008195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 3.2 TDCi2008195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2007195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2007195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42007195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 TDCi2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.2 TDCi2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2006195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi 4x42006195/75R155.5" × 16"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2006195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 TDCi2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2005195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 TDCi2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDCi2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2004195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 TDCi2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDdi2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2003195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 TDCi2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDdi2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2002195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDdi2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDE2001195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.02000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 DI2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.3 16V [RWD]2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 DI [RWD]2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.4 TDdi2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD2000195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.01999195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1999195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1999195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1999195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.01998195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1998195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1998195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1998195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.01997195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1997195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1997195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1997195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.01996195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1996195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1996195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1996195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.01995195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1995195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1995195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1995195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.0 CNG1994195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 DI1994195/75R155.5" × 15"
Ford Transit Bus 2.5 TD1994195/75R155.5" × 15"

For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Ford Transit Bus.

FAQ

How do I find the correct tire size for my Ford Transit Bus model year?
Check the tire sidewall markings or the vehicle's placard, usually found on the driver’s door jamb, which provides manufacturer-recommended tire sizes based on model year and trim.
What does rim width × diameter mean for the Ford Transit Bus tires?
Rim width × diameter refers to the rim's width across its mounting area and the diameter in inches. This measurement ensures proper tire fitment and affects handling and load capacity.
Can I use tires from one Transit Bus trim on another trim with a different rim size?
Tires must match the rim diameter and be compatible with the rim width. Using tires not designed for the rim size can cause fitment issues and safety risks, so always confirm compatibility by trim specifications.
Tire size calculatorShow

Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.

inchmm
Size 1Size 2DiffDiff(%)
Diameter25.0"25.4"0.5"1.89%
Width7.7"8.5"0.8"10.26%
Circumference78.4"79.9"1.5"1.86%
Profile height5.0"4.2"-0.7"-15.08%
Turnover per mile80779314-1.73%
Clearance--+0.2"-
25.0"
7.7"
old tire side
25.5"
8.5"
new tire side
old tire
15"
old rim
5.0"
new tire
17"
new rim
4.2"

Speedometer Error

(First wheel OEM size)

Reading20 mph30 mph40 mph50 mph60 mph70 mph80 mph90 mph
Actual20.430.540.750.961.171.281.491.6