--- title: "2012 Ford Fusion Tire Size: 215/60R16" description: "Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012 Ford Fusion, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/tires" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012 Ford Fusion Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012 Ford Fusion, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft. **Quick answer**: The 2012 Ford Fusion came with 3 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 215/60R16 (S, SE (16-in)) up. Check the table for your trim. ## 2012 Ford Fusion factory tire sizes (Check your manual) | Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | S, SE (16-in) | 215/60R16 | 32 psi | 95H | | SEL, Hybrid, V6 (17-in) | 225/50R17 | 33 psi | 93V | | Sport (18-in, optional) | 225/45R18 | 35 psi | 91V | ## 2012 Ford Fusion bolt pattern and lug nut torque | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x108 | | Lug nut torque | 100 lb-ft | | Spare tire | Compact temporary spare (check trim) | Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ## Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover? These tire sizes specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2012 through 2012, the First generation (final model year), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) ## What changed during the 2012 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Final model year of the original 2006-body Fusion before the all-new CD4 redesign for 2013. | ## 2012 Ford Fusion tire sizes: common questions ### What size tires does a 2012 Ford Fusion take? It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 215/60R16 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with. ### What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Ford Fusion? 5x108. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately. ### What should the tire pressure be on a 2012 Ford Fusion? 32 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it. ### What is the lug nut torque for a 2012 Ford Fusion? 100 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs. ### Does the 2012 Ford Fusion come with a spare tire? Compact temporary spare (check trim). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), first-generation 2010 refresh engine table](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)](https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) - [Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2012/features-specs/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/ford/fusion/) - [NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V340-7526.PDF) - [AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/ford/fusion/2012) - [OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)](https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-motorcraft-cabin-air-filter-fp67) - [AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/fusion/2012) ## Other Ford Fusion generations - [2013-2020 Ford Fusion tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/tires) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/tires). ## More for the 2012 Ford Fusion - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.