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Best tires for the Ford Bronco Sport

Top picks across four categories for the Ford Bronco Sport, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 225/65R17. Every recommendation is selected from our 22,000-tire catalog by ranking on UTQG treadwear, mileage warranty, cabin-noise rating, and season class; no commission-weighted reordering.

By Mark Bishop · Last verified 2026-10-07

Daily driver

Best all-season touring

Long warranty, low noise, balanced ride. The one-tire compromise that works for 80% of owners.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

Best price-per-warranty-mile in this size. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options, not safety.

Lowest cabin noise

Best quiet

Tread patterns engineered to break up the harmonic peaks that cause highway droning. Pick this if you commute long highway distances daily.

Cold-weather grip

Best winter

Dedicated winter or all-weather compounds that stay pliable below 7 °C. Necessary for >5 snow days a year.

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
Best budget
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
Best quiet
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Best winter
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
UTQG treadwear-820800-
Mileage warranty50,000 mi85,000 mi80,000 mi-
Cabin noise75 dB70 dB68 dB71 dB
Season classall-seasonall-seasonall-seasonwinter
Typetruck-suvtouringtouringpassenger

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the ford bronco sport use?

Recommendations on this page are anchored to the latest model-year's OEM size. Confirm yours against the driver-door placard before purchase.

YearOEM size
2021–2024225/65R17Year-specific fitment →
2025–2026235/65R17Year-specific fitment →

How we ranked these tires for the ford bronco sport

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 225/65R17; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

SUV-specific tire models (CrossClimate, CrossContact, Defender LTX) have reinforced sidewalls designed for the chassis mass and often a wider tread for better wet traction at higher curb weight. Use the side-by-side comparison above to weigh the trade-offs against your specific driving; highway-heavy, winter-state, performance-oriented, or budget-constrained.

NHTSA-reported issues for ford bronco sport

17
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (13) · TPMS (2) · Sidewall (2)

Reported across: 2021 – 2024 (4 years)

What owners described

Sidewall failure appears in 50% of these reports; about 3.4× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 8 reports covering every model year of the Ford Bronco Sport that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Sidewall failure 50% 15% 3.4×
Blowout or sudden deflation 25% 20% 1.2×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 25% 6% 4.2×
Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault 13% 2% 5.2×

Mileage at failure

5 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 8,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,500 and 37,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Ford Bronco Sport. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

At 21,000 miles on Bronco I purchased as new, I received an alert on the dash for low pressure on all 4 tires. I stopped the car and all 4 have bulges in the same place. I called Continental and they set up a file #4143053155 and told me to take it to the dealer for inspection. I took it back to Van Horn In Lomira WI for that inspection on 12/9/22. They took pictures and sent them to Continental who tells me that this is normal for tires to have bulges in the side. I am very concerned if the tires are actually safe to drive on. The tires are Continental Pro Contract tx P225/R65/17.

NHTSA complaint 1858624 · 2021 vehicle

Tires are Continental 225/65 R 17 On June 18, 2024 the right rear tire went flat in less than 200 yards at 15 mph in our driveway. The dealership said it was a non reparable puncture that split the sidewall. On July 28, 2024 the left rear tire went flat in less than 200 yards at 15 mph in our driveway. The vehicle has less than 2500 miles and never carries heavy loads. I understand that there was a recall on similar Continental Tires. Fortunately both of these incidents happened in our driveway. We live near the Blue Ridge Mountains, had this occurred at higher speed on a mountain road it could have been disastrous.

NHTSA complaint 2011381 · 2023 vehicle

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact, Tire Size: 225/65R/17, and DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle, and the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire had sustained a blowout. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the tread of the tire had separated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire was original equipment. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 8,000. The tire failure mileage was 8,000.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint 2116372 · 2024 vehicle

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after driving for a while, the TPMS warning light turned off independently. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked and running, the horn started honking unintendedly and failed to turn off. The vehicle was driven for a while, and the horn became disabled and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, it was not officially diagnosed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that there were no active recalls on the VIN for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

NHTSA complaint 2121491 · 2023 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Ford Bronco Sport?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 225/65R17 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching ford-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Ford Bronco Sport owners, the all-season touring pick is the best one-tire compromise; long warranty, low noise, reasonable cost per mile.
Should I get a cheaper tire for my Ford Bronco Sport?
The budget slate above ranks tires by cost-per-warranty-mile, ignoring brand premium. The budget pick is genuinely competitive on durability metrics; the trade-off is shorter warranty and slightly higher cabin noise, not actual safety risk. If you drive less than 15,000 miles a year, the budget pick will outlast your replacement window regardless.
Does the Ford Bronco Sport need winter tires?
If you see more than 5 snow days a year or drive at sustained temperatures below 7 °C, yes; winter compounds stay pliable in cold where all-season rubber hardens, which translates directly to shorter braking distances. The winter pick above is 3PMSF severe-snow rated and works for the 225/65R17 OEM fitment. Storage cost is real (4 extra tires somewhere), but the safety margin in winter conditions is substantial.
Can I run a different tire size on my Ford Bronco Sport?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 225/65R17 upsize options for the full categorised alternatives table with verdicts.
Where can I buy these tires?
Each tire links to its detail page with live pricing from our online retailer partners. Out-the-door cost (including mount, balance, TPMS service, and disposal) varies by state; use the install cost calculator for a realistic estimate.

Last verified 2026-10-07.