1980 Ford Thunderbird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1980 Ford Thunderbird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 3.3L Eng VIN B takes P185/75R14; the Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT takes P185/75R14; the Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14; the Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT takes P185/75R14; the Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14; the Town Landau, 3.3L Eng VIN B takes P205/60R390; the Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT takes P205/60R390; the Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P205/60R390; the Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT takes P205/60R390; the Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P205/60R390, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 3.3L Eng VIN B: P185/75R14
  • Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT: P185/75R14
  • Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
  • Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT: P185/75R14
  • Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
  • Town Landau, 3.3L Eng VIN B: P205/60R390
  • Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT: P205/60R390
  • Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P205/60R390
  • Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT: P205/60R390
  • Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4: P205/60R390

Base, 3.3L Eng VIN B

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Town Landau, 3.3L Eng VIN B

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R390Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1980 Ford Thunderbird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 3.3L Eng VIN B uses P185/75R14; Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT uses P185/75R14; Base, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14; Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT uses P185/75R14; Base, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14; Town Landau, 3.3L Eng VIN B uses P205/60R390; Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOT uses P205/60R390; Town Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P205/60R390; Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOT uses P205/60R390; Town Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P205/60R390.

What is the tire pressure for a 1980 Ford Thunderbird?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1980 Ford Thunderbird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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