Kathy
You can find a list of the recommended tires and pressures on a placard affixed to the driver door / jamb. This placard will also list the weight of the vehicle, and other information too. You should be able to look at the sidewall of the existing tires to determine the size. They will likely be either 185/65-14 or 185/60-15.
I looked at
Tirerack.com and input your 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 and got these
results. Apparently, two different sizes were standard for this car. They are:
185/65-14 and
185/60-15.
The main difference is that one is mounted on a 14 inch rim and the other is mounted on a 15 inch rim (as indicated by the bold number in the size). Determine which size rim (by looking at the tire size you currently have) and replace with one of those listed above. This ONLY applies to factory rims. if they have been changed, all bets are off.
Any reputable tire shop or Automotive tire department (at Sears, etc.) should be able to get this info for you free of charge.
Good luck!
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