The 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo tire size depends on trim: the 3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 takes P195/75R14; the 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 takes P195/75R14; the 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 takes P195/75R14; the 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 takes P195/75R14; the 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 takes P195/75R14; the 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 takes P195/75R14; the 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 takes P195/75R14; the 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 takes P195/75R14, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31: P195/75R14
3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4: P195/75R14
4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31: P195/75R14
4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4: P195/75R14
4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33: P195/75R14
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo take?
It depends on the trim: 3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 uses P195/75R14; 3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 uses P195/75R14; 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 uses P195/75R14; 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 uses P195/75R14; 4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 uses P195/75R14; 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31 uses P195/75R14; 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 uses P195/75R14; 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4 uses P195/75R14.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
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 Monte Carlo?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.