Ford Maverick Tires

Unveiled back in 2021, the Maverick is Ford’s smallest pickup truck and is based on the FWD platform shared by the Bronco Sport and Ford Escape. The Maverick is available only in 4-door and short-bed body styles, with a choice of a 2.5L Duratec 4-cylinder engine that puts out 155 horsepower or a 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder with 250 horsepower. Both engine choices are hybrid drivetrains with CVT transmission; the 2.0L can also be configured with AWD. The Maverick is nicely appointed with a slew of cubbies and storage space and XL, XLT, or Lariat trim levels (like other Ford trucks). Starting in model year ‘23, EcoBoost-equipped Mavericks can also be ordered with the Tremor package for off-road capability, which includes a ruggedized suspension, extra ride height, reworked front fascia, and a twin-clutch rear drive unit with differential lock feature.

Here at FORTLUFT, our team has gone through the catalog and determined some great tire options for a Ford Maverick, including all-season, all-terrain, and winter tires, and put them in Best-Great-Good rankings. We then used our SimpleScore system to look at reviews and other data points and assign a numerical value for traction, handling, and longevity for each one. Ready? Let’s go in for a closer look:
1. Nokian Nordman 9 SUV: Best Winter tire
You’d naturally associate Finland with rough winter weather, and you’d naturally expect any tire manufacturer that’s based there to have some expertise in developing tires that can handle the demands of Scandinavian winters. You probably don’t live in Finland yourself, but if you have to get through rough winter driving conditions every year you should think about the Nokian Nordman 9 SUV. Nokian is a Finland-based tire maker (yes, the same parent company that makes Nokia phones) and they have extensive experience in what a tire needs to be able to safely navigate snow-covered roads. The Nordman 9 SUV is a tire that can safely handle the most difficult conditions that winter weath