Ford EcoSport has been one of the favourite cars of people throughout India. The sales of this Subcompact SUV has been shining bright ever since the year 2011 when it was first introduced in India. This car has seen updates on the exterior since 2011 and suits the contemporary taste of people even though the car is almost a decade old. The Ford EcoSport comes packed with features and whats under the hood is even more interesting.
The performance of the Ford EcoSport is top-notch and the vehicle has shown its potential in long runs. All that 123 horsepower has to be placed on the tarmac and it has been made possible with its well-performing tyres. We thought of helping you out in changing those old tyres to something premium and up-to-date that can handle the performance of that 123 horses under the hood. So here is a detailed guide which will help you choose suitable tyres for your Ford EcoSport:
The Ford EcoSport comes in 3 tyre sizes ranging from 15 inches to 17 inches. In terms of choices, there are 17 tyre makers like MRF, CEAT and Goodyear that offers tyre options for the EcoSport in India. Prices for Ford EcoSport tyres start at Rs. 4,774 and popular tyre models that fit are Alnac 4G, B250 and Energy XM2.
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NOTE:The following is the tyre size guide for your reference:
| Variant Name(Tyre Size Guide) | Tyre Size | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L Petrol Ambiente | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5L Diesel Ambiente | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5L Petrol Trend | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Diesel Trend | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Petrol Titanium | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Diesel Titanium | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Petrol Titanium Plus | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Petrol Thunder | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Diesel Titanium Plus | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Diesel Thunder | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Petrol S | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Petrol Titanium Plus AT | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5l Diesel S | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT MT Ambiente BSIV | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT MT Trend BSIV | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Ambiente BSIV | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5 Diesel Ambiente BSIV | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.0 Ecoboost Petrol Trend+ BE BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.0 Ecoboost Trend Plus BSIV | 195/65 R15 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Trend BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT MT Titanium BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Diesel Trend BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT MT Signature BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Titanium BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Diesel Trend Plus BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.0 Ecoboost Petrol Titanium+ BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 TDCi Signature BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Trend Plus AT BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT AT Titanium BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Titanium Plus BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5 Ti VCT AT Signature BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L Ti-VCT Thunder Edition | 205/50 R17 | |
| 1.0 Ecoboost Petrol Platinum Edition BSIV | 205/50 R17 | |
| Signature Edition Petrol BSIV | 205/50 R17 | |
| 1.5 TDCi Platinum Edition BSIV | 205/50 R17 | |
| 1.5 Diesel Titanium Plus BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L TDCi Thunder Edition | 205/50 R17 | |
| 1.0L Ecoboost Ti-VCT Titanium S | 205/60 R16 | |
| Signature Edition Diesel BSIV | 205/50 R17 | |
| 1.5 Petrol Titanium Plus AT BSIV | 205/60 R16 | |
| 1.5L TDCi Titanium S | 205/60 R16 |
Michelin Energy XM2:
Michelin's latest generation of tyres are made to deliver the best performance on Indian roads, offering a perfect match of safety, longevity and fuel efficiency. The tyres helps in braking and stops up to 1.7 meters shorter based on external tests done by Shanghai Motor Vehicles Centre on MICHELIN Energy XM2, measuring dry road braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h.
The tread compound is more flexible. It better adapts itself to the irregularities of the road surface (Micro-Adaptive Compound). Then, the wider grooves on the tread evacuate a greater volume of water, reducing risk of aquaplaning (Wide Tread Grooves).
MICHELIN Energy XM2 is known for being environmentally friendly reducing tyre particles that cause tyre pollution. The tyres are known to increase the fuel economy thanks to its compounds and elements used while constructing the tyre. It is also suitable to be driven with since it ensures maximum smoothness and comfort even on bad section of roads that are found in the Indian terrains.
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Goodyear Assurance TripleMax:
The Goodyear Assurance triplemax is well known for providing maximum braking ability. The tyre is an original equipment which provides maximum stability. It comes as a tubeless tyre that has been designed to present excellent braking ability & improve the fuel efficiency.
The tyre has large block elements which provides increased contact area for extra security while trying to slow down the vehicle. The tyre has an Innovative polymer tread compound with improved molecular bonding which brings grip or improved traction to a whole new level. Such a practical tyre for uncertain Indian driving conditions can make a difference to you and your loved ones.
The channel created on the surface of the tyre ensures resistance to aquaplaning which means that the water which comes in contact with tyre patch is channelled through the grooves to exit from the surface so that the tyre can get more traction in wet conditions.
Bridgestone ECOPIA EP150:
The Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 tyres have advanced low-rolling resistance and fuel-saving benefits without compromising on safety. This tyre has a stance above other tyres because of its supreme resistance to aquaplaning which means that there is ample amount of traction on wet weather conditions when the tarmac becomes slippery.
The Ecopia Ep 150 series is known for being environmentally friendly reducing tyre particles that cause tyre pollution. The tyres are known to increase the fuel economy thanks to its compounds and elements used while constructing the tyre. It is also suitable to be driven with since it ensures maximum smoothness and comfort even on bad section of roads that are found in the Indian terrains.
The surface of the tyres or the contact patch has deep grooves which channels away the water from the contact patch allowing the tyres to provide maximum grip in wet weather conditions.
Michelin PRIMACY 4ST:
Michelin Primacy 4 ST Is known to produce lesser tyre noise meaning that the tyres provide good ride quality. According to the manufacturers, these tyres are said to be the most silent tyre and most comfortable comparing to other premium brands as per review provided by the professionals. The tyres provide lesser cabin noise which is a plus point.
The Michelin Primacy 4ST tyre has a Standard Manufacturer's Warranty, which covers defects in design, workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 3 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first.
The deep grooves provide channelling of water away from the contact patch which results in maximum resistance to hydroplaning and improved handling in wet weather condition. The stability and the traction are enhanced thanks to the water channelling ability.
Apollo Alnac 4G:
The Alnac 4G offers high-quality driving precision, outstanding control and improved stability while driving on the paved roads. The tyres will also provide sufficient comfort even on a rough section of road.
The tyre provides excellent comfort on highways and increases the fuel economy. The tread pattern of the tyre along with larger outer shoulder assists the driver by providing precise steering control during lane change maneuvers. The stiffer rib at the center and specially optimized contact patch provides stability as well as precise steering output.
The robust tyre construction ensures high puncture resistance and performance consistency throughout the tyre’s life expectancy mentioned by the manufacturer. Apollo also believes that these tyres perform well even on bad road conditions. The tyre is suitable for the Indian road conditions and the manufacturer has focused on increasing the average fuel economy.
