Replacing The Tires; A Worn-Out Tire - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Replacing the Tires

Replace any tires that show wear bands. When
your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16
inch (2 mm) of tread left.

A worn-out tire

Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly,
you may need to replace them before a wear
band appears across the entire tread. Some spots
wear more heavily than others.
When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the
tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires
are the same size, speed rating, and
load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on the decal.
If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and
safely.
If you have the standard Escort 2-door
hatchback, the correct tire size for your vehicle is
P175/70R13. If you have the Escort GT, the
correct tire size for your vehicle is P185/60R15.
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