Quick-reference: Ford Everest tyre and wheel specifications

This guide covers the current (next-generation) Ford Everest sold in Australia. Figures below are a 2026 buying guide drawn from live manufacturer and specification sources. The tyre placard on your driver’s door jamb and your owner’s handbook are the final word for your exact build, so confirm against those before you buy.

Grade	Tyre size	Wheel	Type
Ambiente	255/70R17	17×7.5 alloy	Highway/all-season
Trend	255/65R18	18×7.5 alloy	Highway/all-season
Sport	255/55R20	20×8.0 alloy	Highway/all-season
Tremor	265/70R17	17×8.0 alloy	All-terrain
Platinum	275/45R21	21×8.5 alloy	Highway/all-season

Shared fitment data: bolt pattern 6×139.7, centre bore 93.1mm, offset around ET+55, wheel-nut torque about 135Nm (confirm the torque figure in your handbook). Spare: full-size, underslung at the rear.

What tyre size does my Ford Everest use?

Your Everest’s tyre size is driven by its grade and wheel diameter, and it climbs as you move up the range. The entry Ambiente wears 255/70R17 on a 17×7.5-inch alloy — the tallest-sidewall, most comfortable and cheapest tyre in the line-up. The Trend steps to 255/65R18 on an 18×7.5-inch wheel. The Sport moves to 255/55R20 on a 20×8.0-inch alloy, and the flagship Platinum runs a low-profile 275/45R21 on a 21×8.5-inch wheel.

The off-road-focused Tremor is the odd one out: it drops back to a 17-inch wheel (17×8.0) but fits a wider, chunkier 265/70R17 all-terrain tyre for extra sidewall and bite on dirt. That taller, softer-sidewall tyre is a big part of why the Tremor feels more capable away from the bitumen than the 20- and 21-inch grades.

Every size above is a factory fitment. If you’re unsure which your car left the factory with, read the number off the sidewall or the door placard — our guide on how to read a tyre sidewall walks you through every digit, and how to read your car’s tyre placard explains the sticker in the door jamb.

What tyre pressure should a Ford Everest run?

Set the cold pressure printed on your Everest’s door placard. That figure is matched to your exact tyre size, load rating and the vehicle’s weight, and it is the only number that is correct for your car. As a general guide, next-gen Everest grades sit around the low-to-mid 30s psi for unladen highway running, with a higher rear figure specified when you’re loaded up or towing — but the placard is authoritative and sources will differ by grade and tyre size.

Three rules matter more than any single number. First, check pressures cold, before you’ve driven more than a kilometre or two, because heat raises pressure — see cold vs hot tyre pressure. Second, raise the rears to the placard’s “laden” figure when the boot is full or you’ve got a van on the back; our tyre pressures for towing a caravan guide covers the towing case in detail. Third, drop pressures for sand and corrugations off-road, then reinflate for the blacktop — the correct pressures for sand driving and four-pounds rule explain how far.

The Everest has a tyre pressure monitoring system; if a warning lights up in cold weather it’s often just temperature, not a leak — our explainer on why your pressure light comes on in cold weather covers it, and how TPMS works and when it lies goes deeper.

What wheels fit a Ford Everest? Bolt pattern, offset and bore

The next-gen Everest uses a 6×139.7 bolt pattern (six studs, 139.7mm pitch-circle diameter) — the same pattern as the Ford Ranger it shares a platform with, and the same as the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and most dual-cab 4WD utes. That makes a huge aftermarket of 4WD wheels available to Everest owners.

Three numbers still have to match even when the stud pattern does:

• Centre bore: 93.1mm. The wheel must seat on the hub, not hang off the studs. A wheel with a larger bore needs hub-centric rings — see hub-centric vs lug-centric fitment and centre bore explained.
• Offset: factory offset is around ET+55. Going to a much lower offset pushes the wheel out, adds strain to bearings and can foul guards or fail an inspection — our guide to wheel offset and backspacing explains how to measure it.
• Load rating: never fit a wheel or tyre below the placard load index, especially on a 3.5-tonne tow vehicle. Bolt pattern and PCD explained covers how to confirm your pattern.

Because the Everest shares its 6×139.7 pattern and platform with the ute range, a lot of touring owners cross-shop wheels and tyres with the Ford Ranger. The guards, clearances and offsets differ, so confirm the exact combination before buying.

Can you fit bigger tyres or go all-terrain on an Everest?

Yes, within limits. Many Everest owners move to an all-terrain tyre for touring — the Tremor’s factory 265/70R17 shows Ford’s own view of a sensible dirt-biased size. Dropping from the 20- or 21-inch grades to a 17- or 18-inch wheel with a taller all-terrain is a popular move because it adds sidewall for dirt roads and makes tyres cheaper to replace.

Before you upsize, three things matter in Australia:

• Rolling diameter and the law. Each state caps how far you can increase overall tyre diameter from standard (commonly around 15mm, with more allowed under some rules if the vehicle is engineered). Go too big and your speedo reads wrong and you may need certification. See rolling diameter, speedo recalibration after upsizing and whether you need an engineer’s certificate.
• Tyre type. Decide honestly how much dirt you do. All-terrain vs highway-terrain vs mud-terrain and the best tyres for 80% road, 20% dirt are the two to read for a family 4WD wagon.
• Construction and load. For heavy touring and towing, LT-construction tyres carry more — but weigh the trade-offs in do you need LT-construction tyres.

If you’ve done a lift, budget for a wheel alignment afterwards — here’s why.

Does the Ford Everest have a full-size spare?

Yes. Every next-gen Everest grade carries a full-size spare slung under the rear of the vehicle — a genuine advantage for touring and a key reason the Everest is popular with remote travellers. That means a puncture a long way from help is a wheel change, not a limp home on a space-saver.

Two things to keep on top of. The underslung spare lives in the weather, so check its pressure and condition regularly — our note on spare tyre pressure covers the number everyone forgets, and how old is too old for a spare explains ageing. And if you move the four road tyres to all-terrains, think about whether your spare should match — do you need a matching all-terrain spare weighs it up. For genuinely remote trips, some owners carry two spares; see do you need two spares for the Simpson or Cape York.

How much do Ford Everest tyres and wheels cost?

Cost scales steeply with wheel size, which is the single biggest reason the grade you buy matters for running costs. A 17-inch Ambiente tyre is far cheaper to replace than a 21-inch Platinum tyre, and the gap over four tyres plus a spare is significant. Treat the figures below as 2026 ballpark ranges — get a live quote for your exact size.

Fitment	Typical quality tyre, per corner (guide)
255/70R17 (Ambiente)	Lower — widest choice, cheapest to replace
265/70R17 A/T (Tremor)	Moderate — all-terrain premium
255/65R18 (Trend)	Moderate
255/55R20 (Sport)	Higher
275/45R21 (Platinum)	Highest — low-profile, limited choice

To compare quotes properly, work in cost per kilometre, not sticker price — a dearer long-wearing tyre can be cheaper over its life. Our guides on cost per kilometre, how much 4WD tyres cost vs passenger tyres and how to spot an overpriced quote will save you money. For where to buy, see Bob Jane T-Marts and Tyrepower reviews, or buying online via Tyroola.

What are the best replacement tyres for a Ford Everest?

The right tyre depends on how you use the car, not on badge prestige. A city-and-school-run Everest on 20s is best served by a quiet, fuel-friendly highway tyre. A Trend or Ambiente that sees gravel and the occasional beach wants a quality all-terrain. A Tremor owner is already set up for dirt and should stick with a reputable A/T.

Match the tyre to the job with our use-case guides: best fuel-efficient tyres for a large seven-seat SUV, best towing tyres for a large seven-seat SUV, and for dirt-road touring, the best tyres for outback corrugations. If you tow, load rating is non-negotiable — read tyre rules for towing alongside the brand research in BFGoodrich KO3 vs Toyo Open Country A/T III.

Everest vs the Ranger and the ute pack

The Everest shares its ladder-frame platform, 6×139.7 bolt pattern and much of its running gear with the Ford Ranger, so wheel and tyre knowledge crosses over directly — though guard clearances differ between a wagon and a ute tray. Grey-nomad and touring buyers often compare it with the other full-size-spare 4WD wagons and utes. See the sibling guides for the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max, and for the lighter SUV end of the market, the Toyota RAV4.

Frequently asked questions

What size tyres does a Ford Everest take?

By grade: Ambiente 255/70R17, Trend 255/65R18, Sport 255/55R20, Tremor 265/70R17 (all-terrain) and Platinum 275/45R21. All share a 6×139.7 bolt pattern. Confirm your exact size on the door placard.

What is the Ford Everest bolt pattern?

6×139.7 (six studs on a 139.7mm pitch-circle diameter), with a 93.1mm centre bore and roughly ET+55 offset — the same pattern as the Ford Ranger and most dual-cab utes.

Does the Ford Everest come with a full-size spare?

Yes. Every next-gen Everest grade carries a full-size spare mounted underneath the rear of the vehicle, which is a real plus for remote touring.

Can I put all-terrain tyres on my Everest?

Yes, and many owners do, especially dropping to a 17- or 18-inch wheel for taller sidewalls. Stay within your state’s rolling-diameter limit, keep the load rating at or above placard, and get an alignment if you’ve lifted the car.

What tyre pressure should I run?

Use the cold pressure on your driver’s-door placard. Raise the rears to the laden figure when loaded or towing, and check pressures cold for an accurate reading.

Bottom line

Bottom line: The Ford Everest spans 17- to 21-inch wheels across its grades, but every one shares a 6×139.7 bolt pattern, a 93.1mm bore and — crucially for Australian touring — a full-size spare. Buy the wheel size that suits your driving, not the biggest; set pressures off the placard; and if you head off the bitumen, a quality all-terrain on a 17- or 18-inch wheel is the smart, affordable upgrade.

Sources & further reading: CarExpert — Ford Everest grade specifications; carsales — Ford Everest pricing & specifications. Tyre sizes, pressures and prices are a 2026 guide only; always confirm against your vehicle’s tyre placard, owner’s handbook and a live quote from your fitter.