1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Tire Size & Pressure

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
  • 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
  • 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31: P195/75R14
  • 5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4: P195/75R14
  • 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
  • 5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4: P195/75R14

3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN 3, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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3.8L Eng VIN K, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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4.4L Eng VIN J, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 250C/M31

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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5.0L Eng VIN H, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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5.7L Eng VIN L, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MV4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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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.

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