The 1981 Dodge Ram Van tire size depends on trim: the B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans takes P195/75R15; the B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans takes P195/75R15; the B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans takes P195/75R15; the B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans takes P195/75R15; the B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans takes P195/75R15; the B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans takes P195/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans takes P225/75R15; the B250, Van Cargo, 5.9L Eng VIN T takes P225/75R15, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans: P195/75R15
B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans: P195/75R15
B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans: P195/75R15
B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans: P195/75R15
B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans: P195/75R15
B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans: P195/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans: P225/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans: P225/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans: P225/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans: P225/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans: P225/75R15
B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans: P225/75R15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Dodge Ram Van take?
It depends on the trim: B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans uses P195/75R15; B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans uses P195/75R15; B150, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans uses P195/75R15; B150, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans uses P195/75R15; B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans uses P195/75R15; B150, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans uses P195/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Automatic Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 3.7L Eng VIN E, Standard Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Automatic Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN P, Standard Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 5.2L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans uses P225/75R15; B250, Van Cargo, 5.9L Eng VIN T uses P225/75R15.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Dodge Ram Van?
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 Dodge Ram Van?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.