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Best tires for the Ford Probe

Top picks across four categories for the Ford Probe, anchored to the current-generation OEM size 225/50R16. 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.

Bridgestone

Potenza RE 71RS

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Bridgestone

Potenza RE 71RS 225/50R16

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Continental

ContiSportContact 2 225/50R16

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Continental

ExtremeContact DWS 06 plus 225/50R16

Touring-tuned all-season compound; balanced ride, grip, and tread life for everyday driving.

Lowest cost per mile

Best budget

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

Uniroyal

Tiger paw touring A/S

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 700

Falken

Ziex ZE950 A/S

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 600

Kumho

Ecsta PA51

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 500

Nexen

N priz AH8

Lowest sticker price in this size that still meets the OEM load index. Trade-off is shorter warranty vs premium options.

UTQG 500

Side-by-side

Pick the trade-off that matches your driving

All-season
Bridgestone Potenza RE 71RS		Best budget
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S
UTQG treadwear-700
Mileage warranty--
Cabin noise--
Season class--
Type--

OEM tire sizes by year

What size does the ford probe 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
1989–1992185/70R14Year-specific fitment →
1993–1997205/55R15Year-specific fitment →
1998225/50R16Year-specific fitment →

Browse Ford Probe fitment by year →

How we ranked these tires for the ford probe

We started with the latest model-year's OEM tire size; 225/50R16; and filtered our catalog of 22,000+ tires to those offered in that exact size. From there, four parallel rankings:

For sedans and compacts, the all-season touring tire below is the best default; long warranty, low cabin noise, reasonable cost per mile. Switch to the quiet pick if highway droning is a deal-breaker; switch to the winter pick if you see significant snow each year. 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 probe

20
Complaints
5
Crashes
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (13) · Tread / Belt (7)

Reported across: 1989 – 1997 (8 years)

What owners described

Tread or belt separation appears in 27% of these reports; about 2.0× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 11 reports covering every model year of the Ford Probe 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
Tread or belt separation 27% 13% 2.0×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 27% 6% 4.6×
Sidewall failure 18% 15% 1.2×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 9% 8% 1.1×

Mileage at failure

6 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 32,500 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,000 and 166,000 miles.

In owners' own words

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

THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD PROBE EQUIPPED WITH HERCULES RAPTURE (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 18570R14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BUBBLE STICKING OUT OF THE TIRE TREAD AREA. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

NHTSA complaint 1240382 · 1994 vehicle

ENTIRE YOKOHAMA TIRE TREAD AND CARCASS SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE SIDEWALL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. SIDEWALL REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE RIM. THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AT 48523 MILES ON VEHICLE WERE SOLD WITH A 40000 MI WARRANTY. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES TO THE DRIVER (SOLE OCCUPANT). VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, CRASHED INTO CONCRETE BARRIER SEVERAL TIMES, DRIVER STILL RECOVERING FROM INJURIES. THESE HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM SEARS 12/13/97, AND STILL HAD ALMOST 2,000 MILES LEFT ON THE WARRANTY.

NHTSA complaint 228718 · 1994 vehicle

TIRE SIZE 19570R14 WITH 20,000-25,000 MILES, AFTERMARKET AND WITH 65,000 RATING. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM REST OF TIRE INTO 2 PIECES, AND SIDEWALL SHREADED INTO PIECES WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN MILD WEATHER CONDITIONS.*AK GOODYEAR AQUATRED II TIRE DOT MKRW5BHRD63. *SLC

NHTSA complaint 255314 · 1989 vehicle

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE WITHOUT A WARNING. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK, P205/75R15, FORD, PROBE 1993. *AK THE TIRE DEVELOPED LARGE BUBBLE WHILE THE CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING. THE TIRE WAS FIREHAWK.

NHTSA complaint 267788 · 1993 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.

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Ford Probe →

FAQ

What's the best all-season tire for the Ford Probe?
The all-season touring slate above ranks the top options for the 225/50R16 OEM size. The leader is selected by matching ford-segment fitment, all-season compound class, and premium-brand quality bonus. For most Ford Probe 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 Probe?
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 Probe 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 225/50R16 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 Probe?
Plus-size and minus-size alternatives within ±3% overall diameter are typically safe per the ETRTO standard. See the 225/50R16 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.