The 1981 Chevrolet Citation tire size depends on trim: the 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z takes P185/80R13; the 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z takes P185/80R13, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z: P185/80R13
4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Chevrolet Citation take?
It depends on the trim: 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; 2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z uses P185/80R13; 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z uses P185/80R13.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Chevrolet Citation?
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 1981 Chevrolet Citation?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.