Best Tires For Ford Fusion: Complete Guide

8 Best Tires For Ford Fusion

The Ford Fusion was built to be driven. During its roughly decade and a half production run, nearly 3 million of them were sold in the US. if you assume just an average of 100,000 miles per Fusion, that would mean about 300 billion miles have been driven in the Ford Fusion!

You know what else that means? You guessed it, new tires. Lots of new tires. With that many miles being driven, most Ford Fusions out there have likely had their tires replaced at least once. It’s inevitable, no matter how well you maintain them.

If you’re coming up to the end of your tires’ lives on your Ford Fusion, you might’ve started looking at new options only to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options out there. We get it, and to help you, we’ve made this comprehensive guide to walk you through the best Ford Fusion tire options on the market.

Whether you want an all-season, touring, highway, summer, winter, or performance tire, we’ve gone over them all in this guide. You’ll find information on those types of tires and more as you read on. So let’s just straight in.

Here are the 8 best tires for a Ford Fusion:

Michelin Premier A/S — Best All-Season

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The Michelin Premier A/S (which stands for all-season) is our top-rated all-season tire on the market for just about any vehicle that it fits, and that includes the Ford Fusion.

As a Michelin Total Performance tire, the Premier A/S offers Fusion owners a bit of everything, including a long tread life, shorter stopping power, reliable traction in all conditions, increased fuel economy, enhanced comfort, and more.

Using Michelin’s proprietary EverGrip technology, the Premier A/S is designed to provide excellent traction year-round, no matter the weather conditions. This traction is also expected to remain throughout the life of the tire, even after it’s worn down.

The EverGrip technology also gives the Premier A/S class-leading wet-braking capabilities that help your Fusion stop faster than on other tires. This works alongside the grooves and sipes of the tire to move water away from the contact patch and further enhance traction.

Designed for passenger cars, crossovers, and small SUVs, the Premier A/S comes in all major tire sizes from 15” through 19” wheel diameters. This will include almost every tire size that comes on the Ford Fusion.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 45,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,521 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 50 psi
• Tread Depth: 10/32”
• Tire Weight: 25 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 500
• UTQG Traction: AA
• UTQG Temperature: A
• Helio+ Technology offers enhanced winter performance compared to others in its class
• EverGrip tread technology provides wet traction even when the tires are worn

FAQ

Why is it the best all-season if it has a lower mileage warranty?

When we’re rating our all-season tires, we’re looking at more than just the tread life warranty. The Michelin Premier offers extreme comfort, reliable traction in all road conditions, and even a shorter braking distance. All working in conjunction with an above-average mileage warranty of 60,000 miles.

Can this tire be driven in the wet and snow?

Yes! The Premier A/S is designed to offer excellent traction in dry and wet conditions as well as light snow. With EverGrip tread technology built-in, the Premier A/S is engineered to provide traction in all conditions even after it is worn down.

What sizes are offered?

One of the best tires on the market for all passenger cars and smaller SUVs, the Michelin Premier A/S is offered in all major tire sizes from 15” through 19” wheel diameters. This should cover every wheel and tire size that has come on the Ford Fusion over the years.

Cooper CS5 Grand Touring — Best Touring

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Ford Fusion owners in the market for a touring tire likely have two things in mind above anything else — longevity and comfort. Those are two of the things that make the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring the best touring tire on the market.

First and foremost, the CS5 Grand Touring comes with a class-leading 80,000-mile tread life warranty, meaning it’ll last for years on your Fusion before needing to be replaced. Not only that, but it’s also an all-season tire that provides reliable and consistent traction year-round.

Using Cooper’s Coupled Silica tread compound, the CS5 Grand Touring has a side-to-side rotational movement that resists uneven wear and ensures a long life, hence the 80,000-mile warranty.

A network of Micro-Gauge sipes throughout the tread blocks channel water away from the contact patch of the tire while simultaneously creating biting edges all over. These edges dig into light snow and provide traction in all weather conditions.

Designed for passenger cars and crossovers, the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring is offered in all major tire sizes from 15” through 18” wheel diameters. Perfect for the Ford Fusion!

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 80,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,709 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 44 psi
• Tread Depth: 11/32”
• Tire Weight: 27 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 780
• UTQG Traction: A
• UTQG Temperature: A
• An asymmetric tread pattern that was designed to ensure even wear
• Class-leading mileage warranty and comfort make it an ideal touring tire

FAQ

Is this better than the CS5 Ultra Touring?

For a pure touring tire, we choose the CS5 Grand Touring over the Ultra Touring because of its higher mileage warranty. The Ultra is a bit more performance-oriented than the Grand Touring is, and its mileage warranty suffers heavily because of that.

Is it comfortable to drive on these tires?

Yes, very! The CS5 Grand Touring is designed with two main things in mind — comfort and tread life. And trust us when we say it excels in both of those regards, offering the best combination of comfort and tread life on the market. The perfect touring tire.

What is the mileage warranty?

The CS5 Grand Touring from Cooper comes with a class-leading 80,000-mile tread life warranty. So you can rest assured knowing that if you get a set of these on your Fusion they will last years before you’ll need to replace them again.

Michelin Defender T+H — Best Highway

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Coming in as close second in both the overall all-season and touring tire categories is the wildly popular Michelin Defender T+H as our top-rated highway tire for the Ford Fusion.

Tying the aforementioned CS5 Grand Touring with an 80,000-mile tread life warranty, the Defender T+H was designed with a long life in mind and was truly built to be driven. The perfect quality of a top-tier highway tire.

Replacing its predecessor (the standard Michelin Defender), the new Defender T+H came with a whole new tread compound that was built with durability and longevity in mind. It was also fine-tuned to provide a comfortable and quiet ride throughout its lifetime.

Using Michelin’s proprietary IntelliSipe Technology as well as multiple circumferential grooves, the Defender T+H is able to effectively direct water away from the center of the tire to enhance wet and dry traction. It’s able to even offer traction in light snow.

A very popular tire choice among owners of cars, crossovers, and SUVs, the Michelin Defender T+H is offered in tire sizes ranging from 15” through 18” wheel diameters. These sizes include almost every tire size that comes on the Ford Fusion from the factory.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 80,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,709 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 44 psi
• Tread Depth: 10/32”
• Tire Weight: 26 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 820
• UTQG Traction: A
• UTQG Temperature: B
• IntelliSipe Technology channels water away from the tires and ensures better traction
• Long-lasting tread and a comfortable ride make it the perfect highway tire

FAQ

What’s the mileage warranty?

With an 80,000-mile tread life warranty, the Michelin Defender T+H is at the top of its class. You would struggle to find a better quality tire that offers a higher tread life warranty anywhere on the market.

What sizes are offered?

Engineered specifically for passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and crossovers, the Michelin Defender T+H comes in all the major tire sizes ranging from 14” in diameter up through 18”. This includes almost every year and model of Ford Fusion that’s been released in the past decade.

Are these as good as the Michelin Premier A/S?

The Michelin Defender is a top-tier tire that could easily have gotten the nod as our favorite overall all-season tire. It offers extreme comfort and has long-lasting tread, but the Premier just edges it out as our best all-season tire due to the additional safety features. As far as highway tires go, however, you won’t find a better option on the market.

BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2 — Best Summer

With Ford Fusions becoming more and more sporty over the years — along with many other cars on the road — drivers have started looking for ways to maximize their car’s performance and put it to the test. To do that, you’ll need a summer tire. And for the Ford Fusion, there’s no better option than the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2.

The Sport COMP-2 is an ultra-high performance summer tire that was specifically engineered to provide class-leading performance during the warm summer months including traction, grip, handling, responsiveness, and more.

COMP-2 is actually the name of the silica-enhanced tread compound that BFGoodrich used to create this tire. The compound specializes in providing unparalleled traction and grip in warm, dry conditions, although it can also be used during the wet summer months as well.

The Sport COMP-2 is one of the most popular summer tires on the road due to its performance capabilities and the number of vehicles that it fits on. Offered in most sporty tire sizes from 16” through 22” wheel diameters, the Sport COMP-2 is the perfect option to really push your Ford Fusion to its limit.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: None
• Max Load Capacity: 1,279 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 51 psi
• Tread Depth: 9/32”
• Tire Weight: 23 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 340
• UTQG Traction: AA
• UTQG Temperature: A
• Unparalleled traction, grip, and handling in dry conditions
• Class-leading acceleration and stopping distance on wet summer roads

FAQ

What is a summer tire?

Summer tires — as the name implies — are designed to provide the best possible performance out of any tires on the market during the summer and other warm temperature months. The tread is engineered specifically for the summer months to provide optimal traction on hot and sticky roads.

Is this better than a high-performance all-season?

It depends on what you’re trying to get out of your Fusion and what you think is “better”. In terms of pure performance capabilities, the Sport COMP-2 is way ahead of most high-performance all-season tires. But if you want good performance while also being able to drive on the tires year-round, then a high-performance all-season will be your best option.

How long do these last?

Although the BFGoodrich Sport COMP-2s do not come with a tread life warranty, you can expect to get at least 3 to 4 summers out of them before they need to be replaced if you maintain them properly and don’t drive on them all year.

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 — Best Winter

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The single best investment into any vehicle (including a Ford Fusion) that can be made for reliable traction and performance during the winter is a high-quality winter tire. The best winter tire on the market for a Ford Fusion is the Bridgestone Blizzak WS90.

A studless winter tire, the Blizzak WS90 is just as easy to have installed and use as any other tire. You won’t have to add any metal studs like in the old days, the tire technologies handle it all by themselves.

Bridgestone has perfect the winter tire and engineered the perfect technologies to make their tires provide unmated winter performance. With Multicell technology, the Blizzak WS90 is able to remove the top layer of water off of the ice and snow underneath to allow the biting edges to dig into the subsurface and offer immediate traction.

Those biting edges are created by the intricate network of grooves, sipes, and tread blocks as well as the hardened compound designed specifically for winter use. It’s truly an incredible tire and will allow your Ford Fusion to go right through the snow. With its 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating, the tire is certified to provide traction in the most severe weather conditions.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: None
• Max Load Capacity: 1,609 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 50 psi
• Tread Depth: 12/32”
• Tire Weight: 26 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: N/A
• UTQG Traction: N/A
• UTQG Temperature: N/A
• Industry-leading grip even in the most severe winter conditions
• Studless design requires no more effort to use and install than any other normal tire

FAQ

Why is the Bridgestone Blizzak the most popular snow tire?

Over the past decade or two, the Bridgestone Blizzak line of winter tires has become far and away the most popular winter tires on the market due to their versatility among vehicle classes and their industry-leading performance. No tire on the market performs better in the harshest conditions.

How many winters will these last me?

If used properly (i.e. only during the winter and taken off as temperatures begin to warm) these will last you at least 3-4 winters, depending on how often you use them. If you drive on them during the warm months, you won’t get much life out of them.

Are they noisy to drive on?

Compared to most other winter tires, the Bridgestone Blizzaks are relatively quiet and comfortable to drive on. But compared to a high-quality touring or all-season tire, you will hear the Blizzak a little more than you would a regular tire.

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — Best Performance Street

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When it comes to high-performance tires that can be used all year, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is the best tire available for a Ford Fusion. Though this tire offers some of the best performance capabilities in the industry, it’s actually an all-season tire, so it should provide reliable traction no matter the time of year.

With its asymmetric all-season tread design combined with 3D sipes and circumferential grooves, the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is able to keep water away from the center of the tire. This resists hydroplaning and helps to increase traction in wet conditions.

Not only can the A/S 3+ handle dry and wet conditions, but it can also even offer traction in the snow. Using its Helios+ Technology and biting edges created by the aforementioned siping patterns, the A/S 3+ is able to dig into the snow and ice and offer winter traction.

The Pilot Sport A/S 3+ uses all of the above along with an Extreme Silica+ rubber compound and Variable Control Contact Patch 3.0 technology to ensure the contact patch stays on the road and you have maximum traction in all conditions.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 45,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,521 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 50 psi
• Tread Depth: 10/32”
• Tire Weight: 25 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 500
• UTQG Traction: AA
• UTQG Temperature: A
• Helio+ Technology offers enhanced winter performance over the standard A/S 3
• Top-rated all-season performance tire on the market

FAQ

Is this a summer tire?

No, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ is actually an all-season tire! People think it’s a summer tire because of how well it performs, but it was designed for use throughout the year and in all conditions, including dry, wet, and even light snow.

What is the mileage warranty?

The Pilot Sport A/S 3+ comes with a 45,000-mile tread life warranty. You might notice that this warranty is far less than our top-rated touring tires, but it’s higher than dedicated summer tires. That’s exactly where the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ fits in. For a 45,000-mile tire, the Pilot Sport will offer incredible performance on your Fusion.

What makes this a good performance tire?

The combination of softer rubber compound, tread pattern, and all-season capabilities make the Pilot Sport A/S 3+ a top-tier performance tire. It can provide traction and grip on all road surfaces at any time during the year, enabling you to push your Fusion to the limits.

Westlake SA07 Sport — Best Temporary Spare

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Having a spare tire for your Ford Fusion can be a massive relief if you ever have a tire issue and you aren’t anywhere close to a shop that can fix it for you. And if you’re looking for a spare tire, you want two main things — affordability and reliability. That’s where the Westlake SA07 comes in.

This affordable all-season tire is the perfect option for a temporary spare tire on your Ford Fusion. The SA07 is Westlake’s more sporty tire (compared to the common RP18), meaning it will be easy to find the perfect size for just about any Fusion year and model.

The SA07 uses a symmetrical all-season tread pattern as well as circumferential grooves to maintain traction in dry conditions as well as whisk water away from the tire under wet conditions. This enables your Fusion to keep traction year-round.

Many people don’t bother getting a full-size spare tire if their vehicles have a donut (or space saver) spare, but we always recommend it. Full-size spares are far more reliable than donuts, and the Westlake SA07 is the perfect option for the Ford Fusion.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 45,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,709 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 44 psi
• Tread Depth: 10/32”
• Tire Weight: 24 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 500
• UTQG Traction: A
• UTQG Temperature: A
• Very affordable all-season tire that’s reliable and gets the job done
• Reduced chance of hydroplaning due to channels and grooves directing water away from the contact patch

FAQ

Is this the cheapest tire on the market?

You can find a couple of options on the market that are a little cheaper than the Westlake SA07. Plus, you could always consider a used tire for a temporary spare if you were

What makes this a good temporary spare?

A great temporary spare tire will be three things: full-size, reliable, and affordable. The Westlake SA07 offers all three of those things. If you’re ever in a pinch and need to put the spare on, you want to be sure it can handle the drive for as long as you need in order to get back home or get the vehicle to the shop.

Do I need a full-size spare?

We always recommend having a full-size spare tire in your vehicle. While just about necessary for AWD vehicles, it’s still the best option for any vehicle on the market, including the Ford Fusion. Relying on a space-saver spare (or donut) when you need to use it is not the ideal situation to be in.

Michelin Energy Saver A/S — OEM Tire

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For an OEM tire, Ford did a great job by providing their Fusion customers with the high-quality Michelin Energy Saver A/S.

Although we don’t have it ranked as high as the other Michelin options in this guide, the Energy Saver A/S is actually a great tire in its own right, especially for an OEM tire. In fact, the Energy Saver is touted as the most energy-efficient tire in North America.

The Energy Saver A/S was designed to be as fuel-efficient as possible. That said, it offers lower rolling resistance than many other tires on the market while simultaneously using a special rubber compound that keeps it cooler. These two features enable the Energy Saver to be far more fuel-efficient than most other options.

This tire is not only fuel-efficient, it also offers great performance. It’s an all-season tire that provides traction and control year-round. With Michelin’s Comfort Control Technology, the Energy Saver is able to reduce road noise and vibrations to keep the noise down and make everyone in the vehicle more comfortable.

Specifications

Some specifications may vary based on the exact tire size selected.

• Warranty: 65,000 miles
• Max Load Capacity: 1,709 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 44 psi
• Tread Depth: 8.5/32”
• Tire Weight: 26 lbs
• UTQG Treadwear: 480
• UTQG Traction: A
• UTQG Temperature: B
• Most fuel-efficient all-season tire offered in North America
• Michelin Comfort Control Technology optimizes comfort for drivers and occupants

FAQ

Is this a good OEM tire?

As far as OEM tires go, you could do a lot worse than the Michelin Energy Saver A/S. With its 65,000-mile tread life warranty and a slew of features that make them more comfortable to drive on and more fuel-efficient, they are a top-notch OEM tire.

What does Energy Saver really mean?

Just like the term suggests, these tires were designed with fuel-efficiency in mind. Using various technologies, these tires were engineered with low rolling resistance and the ability to stay cooler than other tires, increasing the fuel economy on your Fusion.

Should I put Energy Saver A/S tires back on my Fusion?

We do recommend going with one of our other tire options described above if you’re putting new tires on your Fusion. But if you really loved the Energy Saver A/S that came from the factory, you could do far worse. They’re a pretty good tire in their own right.

Ford Fusion Tire Sizes

It’s tough to just guess what size the tires on your Fusion are because they’ve been offered in various sizes across four different wheel diameters. Overall, the Ford Fusion has had five different OEM tire sizes over the past decade to keep in mind, depending on the year and model:

• 215/60R16
• 225/50R17
• 235/50R17
• 235/45R18
• 235/40R19

With all the different size wheels and tires that have come on the Ford Fusion in the last ten years, it can be hard to keep track of which ones you have on your car. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a table showing the tire size for every year and model (there’s a lot of them!) of the Ford Fusion since 2011.

Ford Fusion Tire Buyer’s Guide

When to Replace the Tires on Your Ford Fusion

Replacing the tires on your car is something that most people do not look forward to. Oftentimes you’re only replacing them because the tread is getting low because as far as you could tell, they were just fine. So it seems like an expensive bill that isn’t really doing much. But in reality, a new set of tires can completely change the performance of your vehicle. When do you need to replace the tires on your Ford Fusion?

It’s important to replace the tires on your Ford Fusion before they lead to an issue. Tires are one of those things that you want to do preventative maintenance on rather than wait for failure since a tire issue can lead to devastating consequences. That said, you should replace your Ford Fusion’s tires when they get down to about 4/32” worth of tread.

The sipes and grooves of most tires only go down to a depth of about 4/32”, so anything lower than that and the tires can start failing to perform as well as they were designed to. The easiest way to check this tread depth is to put an upside penny in the tread. If Lincoln’s head isn’t covered by the tread, it’s time to replace the tires!

How Much Air Goes in My Ford Fusion Tires?

Having the proper air pressure in your Ford Fusion tires is one of the easiest ways to maintain them and get the maximum amount of life out of them. If you keep the pressure too high, the center of the tire will wear out early. If the pressure is too low, the edges of the tire will carry more of the load and wear out earlier than expected. So what should the pressure be set at?

The air pressure in your Ford Fusion tires should be set to whatever the tire information placard inside the driver’s door says. The vehicle manufacturer — this case Ford — puts a placard on the inside of the door or on the door jam that tells you what the tire pressure should be set at. When it comes to the Ford Fusion, this pressure will almost always be 32 psi or 35 psi.

That said, it’s still important to check the placard. Certain models of the Ford Fusion require up to 38 psi, so you don’t want to be running around at just 32 psi. It’s important to make sure you’re looking at the placard inside the car, not at the side of the tire. Most tires that go on the Ford Fusion will say “44 psi” on the tire, but that’s just the maximum tire pressure, not what they should actually be set at.

What Size Wheels and Tires Come on the Ford Fusion?

Knowing the size of the wheels and tires that come on your vehicle is paramount when it comes to looking for new tires. But with how many different vehicles are on the road and how many years and models of each, it’s impossible to know without looking into it. What about the Ford Fusion, what size wheels and tires come on it from the factory?

The Ford Fusion has had quite a few different wheel and tire combinations over the years. During its production from 2005-2020, the Fusion has had wheels that ranged from 16” up to 20”, and everything in between. The most common wheel and tire size that comes on the Ford Fusion is a 17” wheel with either a 225/50R17 or 235/50R17 tire.

That said, there are quite a few different wheel and tire combinations that could possibly be on your Fusion. The only way to truly know what size tires you have (which will also tell you the diameter of your wheel) is to go out and look at the side of the tires that are on the car. Between that and the tire information placard inside the driver’s door, you should have everything you need!

How Much Do New Tires Cost on a Ford Fusion?

Tires are certainly one of the most expensive recurring costs of owning a vehicle. They wear out, and you buy new ones. This process repeats itself over and over until you get rid of the car or stop driving it. Over time, the cost will really add up and it’s important to know how much you’re going to be spending. So how much does a set of new tires cost on a Ford Fusion?

The cost for a set of new tires for your Ford Fusion will depend entirely on the tires that you choose to buy. Prices can vary wildly, from a set of budget tires costing you about $300 out the door, up to a set of top-tier all-season tires setting you back up to $1,500 or more. Decide what your budget early on during your search to help narrow down what you’re looking for.

Keep in mind when you’re looking for tires online, those prices are usually just for the actual tires themselves. Once you get them delivered (which might be an additional fee), you’ll also have to pay to have them installed. Then you will also want to pay to have your vehicle aligned to get the most out of your new tires. So add about $200 or so to any “total” price you see online just to be safe.