1981 Ford Escort Tire Size & Pressure

The 1981 Ford Escort tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Hatchback takes P155/80R13; the Base, 4D Wagon takes P155/80R13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes P155/80R13; the GL, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes P155/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans takes P155/80R13; the GL, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes P155/80R13; the GLX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes P165/80R13; the GLX, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes P165/80R13; the GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans takes P165/80R13; the GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes P165/80R13; the L, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes P155/80R13; the L, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans takes P155/80R13; the L, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes P155/80R13; the L, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes P155/80R13; the SS, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans takes P165/80R13; the SS, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans takes P165/80R13; the SS, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans takes P165/80R13; the SS, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans takes P165/80R13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Hatchback: P155/80R13
  • Base, 4D Wagon: P155/80R13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: P155/80R13
  • GL, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: P155/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans: P155/80R13
  • GL, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: P155/80R13
  • GLX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: P165/80R13
  • GLX, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: P165/80R13
  • GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans: P165/80R13
  • GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: P165/80R13
  • L, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: P155/80R13
  • L, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans: P155/80R13
  • L, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: P155/80R13
  • L, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: P155/80R13
  • SS, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans: P165/80R13
  • SS, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans: P165/80R13
  • SS, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans: P165/80R13
  • SS, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans: P165/80R13

Base, 2D Hatchback

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

Base, 4D Wagon

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

GL, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

GL, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

GLX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GLX, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

L, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

L, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

L, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

L, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP155/80R13Door Placard

SS, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

SS, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

SS, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

SS, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP165/80R13Door Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1981 Ford Escort take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Hatchback uses P155/80R13; Base, 4D Wagon uses P155/80R13; GL, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses P155/80R13; GL, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses P155/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans uses P155/80R13; GL, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses P155/80R13; GLX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses P165/80R13; GLX, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses P165/80R13; GLX, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans uses P165/80R13; GLX, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses P165/80R13; L, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses P155/80R13; L, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans uses P155/80R13; L, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses P155/80R13; L, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses P155/80R13; SS, 2D Hatchback, Automatic Trans uses P165/80R13; SS, 2D Hatchback, Standard Trans uses P165/80R13; SS, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans uses P165/80R13; SS, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans uses P165/80R13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Ford Escort?

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 Ford Escort?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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