2014 Ford transit tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2014 Ford Transit, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R16 OEM | R16 | 5x160 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 215/50R17 OEM | R17 | 5x160 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2014 Ford transit wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x160 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x2.0 |
| Center bore | 65.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Ford Transit, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Ford Transit →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Ford Transit factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 215/55R16
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
205/70R14 |
-0.05% | alternative | Safe |
235/45R17 |
0.06% | plus 1 | Safe |
185/50R18 |
-0.11% | plus 2 | Safe |
205/45R18 |
-0.19% | plus 2 | Safe |
235/50R16 |
-0.23% | wider | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/55R16 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 215/55R16 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 235/45R17; one rim size up, 0.06% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 185/50R18; two rim sizes up, -0.11% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2014 ford transit
The 2014 Ford Transit ships from the factory on 215/55R16 tires mounted on R16 wheels. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Ford Transit comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2014 Ford Transit owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2014 Ford Transit, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2014 ford transit
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (24) · Tread / Belt (6) · Sidewall (2)
Reported across: 2015 – 2024 (8 years)
What owners described
Tread or belt separation appears in 21% of these reports; about 1.6× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 19 reports covering every model year of the Ford Transit that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tread or belt separation | 21% | 13% | 1.6× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 21% | 20% | 1.0× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 11% | 9% | 1.1× |
| Sidewall failure | 5% | 15% | 0.4× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 5% | 6% | 0.9× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 5% | 8% | 0.6× |
Mileage at failure
5 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 26,800 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 10,000 and 38,068 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Ford Transit. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD TRANSIT 350XLT EQUIPPED WITH FOUR CONTINENTAL VANCO FOURSEASON TIRES, SIZE: 285/65/R16C (NA). WHILE DRIVING, ALL FOUR TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND CHIPPING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT RUBBER TREAD PIECES WERE VISIBLY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER (NORM REEVES FORD, 18900 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA) WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
While driving on the freeway at about 75 mph, the rear passenger tire exploded causing our driver to almost lose control of the vehicle before coming to a stop on the side of the road. No lamps or warnings were given. No inspections have been completed but I have retained the tire if needed.
The contact owns a 2017 Winnebago Fuse RV built on a 2016 Ford Transit chassis and equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire Size: 195/75/R16, DOT Number: T7W7HUH. The contact stated that while inspecting the RV it was discovered that all four tires had developed cracks that extended around the outer walls of the tires. The cause of the cracks was not yet determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,068.
The belts were shifting/separating from the trade of my tire. I noticed an increasing vibration in the steering which lead me to take it to a tire shop to check it out. Fortunately I had read about this issue on a forum and caught the problem before a catastrophic failure, I took the van to a Ford dealership to replace the two front tyres, and the remaining four tyres are on order in due to be replaced in the next few days. Unfortunately, I did not think to keep the tire or take any photographs. But he wasn't noticeable bulge in the tire. The tire was manufactured in the 44th week of 2000. The van was delivered to Forest River and built out as an RV in 2002.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2014 Ford Transit?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2014 Ford Transit?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2014 Ford Transit?
Where can I buy tires for my 2014 Ford Transit?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2014 Ford Transit?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2014 Ford Transit?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2014 Ford Transit?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Ford Transit is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2014 Ford Transit.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.