1981 Chevrolet Citation Tire Size & Pressure

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
  • 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z: P185/80R13

2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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2D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——
AllP215/60R14Door Placard——

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Retailer searches do not verify vehicle fitment. Check the driver's door placard and wheel setup before ordering.

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.

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