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1981 Ford Escort tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1981 Ford Escort.

1981 Ford Escort tire sizes

175/70R13185/60R14195/50R15
Bolt pattern

2 generations were sold in 1981. Check your chassis code before ordering wheels.

Other years
19771978197919801981198219831984 All 1968–2024
Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 1981

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear. More than one generation was on sale this year — check the chassis code against your VIN before ordering.

Ford Escort III

1997 – 2002 USA market 5 trims

Escort 1.1

54 hp · GLB GMA I4 145x R13 74S 5 fitments
GenerationIII 1997–2002
Power54 hp
EngineGLB GMA I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
145x R13 74S13x5 ET41 4x10823TiresRims
155x R13 78S13x5 ET41 4x10828TiresRims
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET41 4x1081.9TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x5.5 ET41 4x10829TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET36 4x10826TiresRims

Escort 1.1

58 hp · GPA I4 145x R13 74S 5 fitments
GenerationIII 1997–2002
Power58 hp
EngineGPA I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
145x R13 74S13x5 ET41 4x10823TiresRims
155x R13 78S13x5 ET41 4x10828TiresRims
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET41 4x1081.9TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x5.5 ET41 4x10829TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET36 4x10826TiresRims

Escort 1.3

68 hp · JPA I4 155x R13 78S 5 fitments
GenerationIII 1997–2002
Power68 hp
EngineJPA I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
155x R13 78S13x5 ET41 4x10828TiresRims
145x R13 74S13x5 ET41 4x10826TiresRims
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET41 4x1081.9TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x5.5 ET41 4x10829TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET36 4x10826TiresRims

Escort 1.6

95 hp · LUA I4 175/70 R13 82S 5 fitments
GenerationIII 1997–2002
Power95 hp
EngineLUA I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET41 4x1081.9TiresRims
145x R13 74S13x5 ET41 4x10826TiresRims
155x R13 78S13x5 ET41 4x10828TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x5.5 ET41 4x10829TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET36 4x10826TiresRims

Escort 1.6

78 hp · LP1 LPA I4 175/70 R13 82S 5 fitments
GenerationIII 1997–2002
Power78 hp
EngineLP1 LPA I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET41 4x1081.9TiresRims
145x R13 74S13x5 ET41 4x10826TiresRims
155x R13 78S13x5 ET41 4x10828TiresRims
185/60 R14 82H14x5.5 ET41 4x10829TiresRims
195/50 R15 82V15x6 ET36 4x10826TiresRims

Ford Escort II Facelift

1977 – 1981 Europe market 1 trim

Escort 1.3

54 hp · J1F I4 155x R13 73S 2 fitments
GenerationII Facelift 1977–1981
Power54 hp
EngineJ1F I4, Petrol
Center bore63.4 mm
PCD4x108
ThreadM12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
155x R13 73S13x5 ET29 4x10828TiresRims
175/70 R13 82S13x5.5 ET29 4x1081.9TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

Open the size calculator
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