Breezy Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I just traded my Lincoln MKS AWD for a 2015 Escape Titanium. The MKS had 255/45R19" tires. Hard ride and useless in Canadian winters. I replaced them with All Season, 225/65R17. Much better ride and good in snow. 1 mph difference at 70 mph. Still have the All Seasons and am wondering what problems can I expect if they are put on the Escape. The All Seasons are 1.2" higher than the tires now on the Escape. There was a difference of .48" with the MKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Like the MKS, the Titanium has a 19" by default. Are you saying you'd drop down to an Escape 17" rim also? If you are putting a 17" rim on, it looks like you'd be OK. If my numbers are right, 65 would change to 67. Changing 235/45/19 to your 225/65/17 http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thanks. Would this make much of a difference in how the vehicle handles? I did notice a slight difference in the MKS on a windy day. Would Ford void the warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Since the over diameter is really close, I don't see why it would cause a problem as far as warranty goes. If you were running 22's or something way off course, maybe. But 17's are available on Escapes. So it should be fine. I've only driven my Titanium with 19's. So I can't comment on the handling differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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