Tyres for the Ford Transit Custom
The Ford Transit Custom is built to work, and it shows in the demands it places on its tyres. High mileage, heavy loads and frequent stops in city traffic wear harder than most people think. Whether you drive a panel van, a kombi or a double cab, the tyre choice affects safety, fuel consumption and how long the tyres last.
What should you consider when choosing tyres for the Ford Transit Custom?
The Ford Transit Custom needs tyres with the right load index for the vehicle's gross weight, and that is by far the most important thing to check. A tyre with too low a load index cannot take the load weight, which affects safety and can cause tyre damage. The Transit Custom needs C-rated tyres, or tyres with a high enough load index. Passenger car tyres are not approved even if the dimension looks correct. The most common dimensions on the Transit Custom are 215/65R16C and 235/65R16C, but it varies with the variant and model year. Enter your registration number and we will show the right options straight away.
Summer tyres for the Ford Transit Custom
A fully loaded Transit Custom in summer places high demands on braking distance and road grip. The right summer tyres make a difference to both safety and fuel consumption on a vehicle that is driven hard every day. Low rolling resistance shows clearly in fuel consumption on a vehicle covering high mileage. High durability is decisive: frequent stops and starts in city traffic wear harder than motorway driving. The right load index is always priority number one; never go lower than the original.
Winter tyres for the Ford Transit Custom
A heavy Transit Custom takes longer to stop on a slippery surface, and that is when the tyres decide the braking distance. The right winter tyres are an investment in safety that shows every day through the winter half of the year. Studded tyres give maximum grip on ice and suit anyone who drives a lot on slippery open roads or in northern Sweden. Friction tyres are quieter and suit city driving on ploughed ice and snow better. Remember that the load index matters just as much on winter tyres as on summer tyres; never compromise on load capacity.
Which tyre dimensions fit the Ford Transit Custom?
The original dimensions vary with the variant and model year. The most common are 215/65R16C and 235/65R16C. Remember that load capacity always has to come first: never choose tyres with a lower load index than the original, whatever the dimension.
Complete wheel packages for the Ford Transit Custom
Want everything sorted in one go? At Statusfälgar we build complete wheel packages for the Ford Transit Custom with the rim and tyre assembled, balanced and ready to fit. Choose your rim, add it to the basket and suitable tyres are shown automatically. We offer complete packages in 16, 17 and 18 inches with C-rated tyres that meet the vehicle's load requirements. Everything is delivered straight to your door. Read more about complete wheels for the Ford Transit Custom →