What size tires fit on a Ford Edge?
The correct tire size for a Ford Edge depends on the model year, trim level and wheel choice rather than a single universal size. Most Edge configurations use wheels ranging from 17 to 20 inches in diameter, with several common sizes appearing across generations.
To ensure safety, performance and accurate speed readings, always verify the exact size specified for your vehicle by checking the door placard, the owner's manual, or Ford’s official specifications for your year and trim. This guide explains how to identify the right size and what to consider if you’re upgrading from stock.
How to confirm the right tire size for your Edge
Use the following steps to locate and verify the correct tire size for your specific Ford Edge once you know the model year and trim.
- Check the tire sidewall on your current tires for the size, which will look like 235/65R17 or 255/50R20 (example formats).
- Inspect the driver-side door jamb placard, which lists the recommended tire size, load index, and speed rating for the original equipment (OE) tires.
- Consult the owner's manual or Ford's official vehicle specification pages for your year and trim to confirm compatible sizes.
- When buying replacements, ensure the new tires have the same load index and speed rating as the OE tires, or approved alternatives by Ford.
Understanding the OE specification helps you maintain proper handling, braking performance and speedometer accuracy, and avoids clearance issues with fenders and suspension.
Representative tire sizes you may encounter by wheel diameter
Next, here are common wheel diameters offered on many Ford Edge models and the tire sizes that are often associated with them. Use this as a reference, but always verify with the placard on your vehicle or official Ford documentation for your exact year and trim.
- 17-inch wheels: commonly paired with 235/65R17 tires on many Edge models from earlier years.
- 18-inch wheels: often use 235/60R18, with some trims using 255/55R18 depending on market and year.
- 20-inch wheels: many higher trims use low-profile tires such as 245/50R20 or 255/45R20, though sizes vary by year and market.
When considering a tire upgrade, ensure the overall diameter matches the OE size within a small tolerance, and account for load capacity and speed rating to maintain performance and safety.
Upgrading or changing sizes: what to watch for
If you plan to change tire sizes from the factory specification, keep these considerations in mind to avoid issues with the vehicle’s electronics and safety systems.
- Maintain the overall diameter within about +/- 3% of the OE size to prevent speedometer error and ABS/traction control misbehavior.
- Use tires with the same or higher load index to support the vehicle’s weight and performance requirements.
- Ensure the chosen wheel width and offset will fit within the vehicle’s wheel wells without rubbing on suspension components or fenders.
- Consider recalibration of the speedometer if a significantly different tire diameter is used, especially when changing from stock to much larger or smaller tires.
In summary, tire sizing for the Ford Edge is not one-size-fits-all. Always start with the OE specification for your exact year and trim, then verify clearance and performance considerations if you go beyond stock sizes.
Summary
For most Ford Edge models, you’ll see sizes spanning 17 to 20-inch wheels, with common OE sizes including 235/65R17, 235/60R18, and 245/50R20 or 255/50R20 depending on trim. The safest approach is to reference the door placard, the owner's manual, or official Ford specifications for your exact year and trim, and to follow guidelines if you’re upgrading to non-stock sizes to preserve diameter accuracy, load capacity and clearance.
