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Ford Focus generations and tyre sizes

Focus

I

1998 – 2001
Diesel, Petrol55–96 kW (75–131 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R14185/65 R14195/55 R15195/60 R15205/50 R16215/40 R17
Focus Focus I (1. Facelift)

Focus I (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2005
Diesel, Petrol, CNG55–158 kW (75–215 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/65 R14195/60 R15215/40 R17215/45 R17225/40 R18
Focus Focus II

Focus II

2004 – 2008
Petrol, Diesel, Ethanol, CNG59–166 kW (80–226 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16205/50 R17225/40 R18
Focus Focus II (1. Facelift)

Focus II (1. Facelift)

2008 – 2011
Petrol, Diesel, Ethanol, CNG, LPG59–257 kW (80–349 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/65 R15205/55 R16205/50 R17225/40 R18235/35 R19
Focus Focus III

Focus III

2011 – 2014
Petrol, Diesel, LPG, Ethanol63–184 kW (86–250 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16215/55 R16235/40 R18
Focus Focus III (1. Facelift)

Focus III (1. Facelift)Electric

2013 – 2018
Petrol, Diesel, LPG, Electric63–257 kW (86–349 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/55 R16215/55 R16215/50 R17215/55 R17235/40 R18235/35 R19
Focus Focus IV

Focus IV

2018 – 2022
Petrol, Diesel63–206 kW (86–280 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/60 R16215/50 R17215/55 R17235/40 R18235/35 R19
Focus Focus IV (1. Facelift)

Focus IV (1. Facelift)

2022 – 2025
Petrol, Diesel74–206 kW (101–280 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/60 R16215/50 R17215/55 R17215/50 R18235/40 R18235/35 R19

EV tyres

For electric cars we recommend EV-specific tyres with low rolling resistance and reinforced load rating to protect range and handle instant torque.

Michelin

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Winter
10.0Continental

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Winter
9.9Continental

Continental UltraContact NXT

Summer
9.9Hankook

Hankook ION FlexClimate

All Season
9.8Continental

Continental PremiumContact 7

Summer
9.8Pirelli

Pirelli P Zero R

Summer
9.8
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For the Ford Focus in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (rated 9.1/10) and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10). The Ford Focus uses 18 tyre sizes across 8 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for Ford Focus - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Ford Focus

Best tyres for Ford Focus by category

Best for dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
9.1/10

Tyre comparison for Ford Focus

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium94%
2Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium177%
3Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium122%
4GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium100%
5Dunlop Winter Sport 58.98.18.17.97.8Premium188%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Ford Focus?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Ford Focus are: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10), Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Ford Focus?
The Ford Focus uses the following tyre sizes: 175/70 R14, 185/65 R14, 195/55 R15, 195/60 R15, 205/50 R16, 215/40 R17, 215/45 R17, 225/40 R18, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 235/35 R19, 215/55 R16, 235/40 R18, 215/50 R17, 215/55 R17, 205/60 R16, 215/50 R18.
How many generations does the Ford Focus have?
The Ford Focus has 8 generations, from 1998 to 2022.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Ford Focus?
For wet road performance on Ford Focus, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P good for Ford Focus?
Yes, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P is the top-rated tyre for Ford Focus with a rating of 9.1/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 94% of Ford Focus tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Ford Focus?
To choose the right tyres for Ford Focus: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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