Ford Taurus X Spare Tire
The Ford Taurus X, a full-size crossover utility vehicle, comes equipped with a specially designed spare tire known as a "donut” or "temporary" spare tire. The spare for the Taurus X is usually smaller than the vehicle's regular tires. Typically, the spare tire for this model is either a T155/80D17 or a T155/70D18 depending on the year and design specifications of the specific car. As it ' s a temporary spare, it ' s not meant for extended or high-speed driving and should only be used as a short-term solution to get the vehicle to a safe location or auto repair shop after a puncture or tire blowout.
Ford Taurus X models manufactured from 2008 to 2009 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 28" to 28.6", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Ford Taurus X years and trims.
Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Ford Taurus X vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 27.2" to 29.5". Some Taurus X models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Ford Taurus X spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.
| Spare Size | Spare Diameter |
|---|---|
| T155/70R19from $237.96 | 27.6" |
| T155/85D18from $185.43 | 28.4" |
| T145/80R19from $183.34 | 28.1" |
| T155/80R19from $173.33 | 28.8" |
| T165/80R17from $166.85 | 27.4" |
| T155/90D18from $163.99 | 29" |
| T145/65R20from $146.43 | 27.4" |
| T155/90R18from $134.96 | 29" |
| T165/80D17from $124.93 | 27.4" |
| T165/90R17from $119.99 | 28.7" |
| T145/85R18from $118.73 | 27.7" |
| T155/90D17from $114.99 | 28" |
| T165/90D17from $109.43 | 28.7" |
| T175/90D17 | 29.4" |
| T175/80R18 | 29" |
| T175/80D18 | 29" |
| T165/60R20 | 27.8" |
| T155/90R17 | 28" |
| T155/80R18 | 27.8" |
| T155/80D19 | 28.8" |
| T155/80D18 | 27.8" |
| T145/90R17 | 27.3" |
| T145/90D17 | 27.3" |
| T145/80R20 | 29.1" |
| T175/90R17 | 29.4" |
Spare Tire for Ford Taurus X
Discover spare tire solutions for your Ford Taurus X based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Ford Taurus X tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.
| Vehicle | Recommended Spare |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Taurus X | 25 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 27.2" to 29.5" |
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 25 compact spare tires fit the OEM tire diameter range of 27.2" to 29.5" |
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