2009 Ford Taurus Spare Tire

The Ford Taurus, a popular mid-size car, comes equipped with a compact, temporary spare tire commonly referred to as a "donut.". This spare tire is designed for emergency use only, allowing the driver to continue driving for a short distance until they can reach a repair shop. The exact size may differ based on the model year of the Ford Taurus, however, most are typically smaller than the standard tires and usually do not exceed 17 inches in diameter. For instance, for a 2013 model Ford Taurus, the spare tire size is T145/70R17, while a 2019 model Ford Taurus has a mini spare wheel size of T135/70R18 according to the Ford official website. The spare tire is usually stored in the trunk, beneath the floor covering. It's essential for owners to regularly check the condition and inflation of the spare to ensure it is ready for use when needed.

2009 Ford Taurus comes with 2 OEM tire size options. Select the original equipment the tire size installed on your vehicle to see all spare tires that have roughly the same tire diameter and can be used as a temporary replacement in the event of a flat tire. Remember that load carrying capacity of the spare tire must be the same or higher than the load carrying capacity of the original equipment tires in order to safely support the weight of your vehicle. Refer to vehicle owner's manual or contact Ford dealership to confirm the correct 2009 Ford Taurus spare tire size.

P215/60R17

P215/60R17 tire has a diameter of 27.2". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 26.4" to 28".

Spare Size Spare Diameter Diameter Differential
T145/60R20from $271.36 26.9" -1.1%
T145/80D18from $257.05 27.1" -0.4%
T155/70R19from $237.96 27.6" 1.5%
T155/70R18from $178.60 26.6" -2.2%
T165/80R17from $166.85 27.4" 0.7%
T135/90R17from $158.19 26.6" -2.2%
T135/70R19from $147.99 26.5" -2.6%
T145/65R20from $146.43 27.4" 0.7%
T135/80R18from $125.96 26.5" -2.6%
T165/80D17from $124.93 27.4" 0.7%
T145/85R18from $118.73 27.7" 1.8%
T155/80D17from $97.90 26.8" -1.5%
T155/90D16from $92.99 27" -0.7%
T165/70D18 27.1" -0.4%
T165/60R20 27.8" 2.2%
T155/90R16 27" -0.7%
T155/80R18 27.8" 2.2%
T155/80R17 26.8" -1.5%
T155/80D18 27.8" 2.2%
T155/70D18 26.6" -2.2%
T145/90R17 27.3" 0.4%
T145/90D17 27.3" 0.4%
T145/80R18 27.1" -0.4%
T135/90D17 26.6" -2.2%
T135/80D18 26.5" -2.6%
T165/70R18 27.1" -0.4%

P225/55R18

P225/55R18 tire has a diameter of 27.8". These temporary spare tires fit the acceptable tire diameter range of 27" to 28.6".

Spare Size Spare Diameter Diameter Differential
T145/80D18from $257.05 27.1" -2.5%
T155/70R19from $237.96 27.6" -0.7%
T155/85D18from $185.43 28.4" 2.2%
T145/80R19from $183.34 28.1" 1.1%
T165/80R17from $166.85 27.4" -1.4%
T145/65R20from $146.43 27.4" -1.4%
T165/80D17from $124.93 27.4" -1.4%
T145/85R18from $118.73 27.7" -0.4%
T155/90D17from $114.99 28" 0.7%
T165/70D18 27.1" -2.5%
T165/60R20 27.8" 0%
T155/90R17 28" 0.7%
T155/80R18 27.8" 0%
T155/80D18 27.8" 0%
T145/90R17 27.3" -1.8%
T145/90D17 27.3" -1.8%
T145/80R18 27.1" -2.5%
T165/70R18 27.1" -2.5%

More Ford Taurus Spare Tires

Ford

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.