Ford Freestyle Tires

Sold from 2005 to 2009, the Ford Freestyle crossover SUV was intended as a replacement for the Taurus wagon; in fact, it was renamed “Taurus X” for its final year. The Freestyle had a lot in common with the short-lived Ford Five Hundred model and was somewhere between a crossover SUV and station wagon in its design and styling. The Freestyle was powered by a 203 hp Duratec V6 engine and was available in front- or all-wheel drive drivetrains, and in SE, SEL, or Limited trim levels. Unlike the Taurus wagon, the Freestyle had a third-row seat and featured taller ride height and ground clearance with “command seating,” putting the front seats up a bit higher like in an SUV. After being rebranded as the Taurus X wagon, the model was upgraded to a 253 hp Duratec V6. Unlike many Ford models, the Freestyle was mated to a CVT transmission, which had a payoff in fuel economy at 20 mpg city-27 mpg highway. Through all model years, the Freestyle was also available with an AWD drivetrain. The Freestyle was replaced in the lineup by the Ford Flex.

Here at FORTLUFT, we’ve gone through and rounded up some of the best tire options for your Ford Freestyle, including all-season, all-weather, and winter tires. We then ranked them as Best-Great-Good and gave them numerical scores for traction, longevity, and handling according to SimpleScore. Ready? Let’s go in for a closer look:
1. Goodyear Assurance MaxLife: Best All-Season tire
Goodyear got the name right with the MaxLife; it’s a durable, capable all-season tire that we’ve consistently been impressed by. It’s a tire that you can rely on for both year-round grip and inspiring, confident performance for drivers. For over a century, Goodyear has been one of the most respected and well-known names in the tire business, with a heritage of quality and innovation, and the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is a tire that delivers on everything you’d expect from a Goodyear product. The Goodyear Assurance MaxLife is designed around an advanced tre