1981 Mercury Cougar Tire Size & Pressure
The 1981 Mercury Cougar tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Automatic Trans takes P175/75R14; the Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans takes P175/75R14; the Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A takes P175/75R14; the Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P175/75R14; the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P175/75R14; the GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P185/75R14; the GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14; the GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P185/75R14; the GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14; the LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P185/75R14; the LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14; the LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 takes P185/75R14; the LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 takes P185/75R14, per the factory service manual.
- Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Automatic Trans: P175/75R14
- Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans: P175/75R14
- Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3: P175/75R14
- Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4: P175/75R14
- Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P175/75R14
- Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P175/75R14
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A: P175/75R14
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3: P175/75R14
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4: P175/75R14
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P175/75R14
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P175/75R14
- GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P185/75R14
- GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
- GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P185/75R14
- GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
- LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P185/75R14
- LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
- LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3: P185/75R14
- LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4: P185/75R14
Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P195/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/75R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Mercury Cougar take?
It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Automatic Trans uses P175/75R14; Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A, Standard Trans uses P175/75R14; Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P175/75R14; Base, 2D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P175/75R14; Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P175/75R14; Base, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P175/75R14; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3L Eng VIN A uses P175/75R14; Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P175/75R14; Base, 4D Sedan, 3.3L Eng VIN B, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P175/75R14; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P175/75R14; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P175/75R14; GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P185/75R14; GS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14; GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P185/75R14; GS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14; LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P185/75R14; LS, 2D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14; LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C3 uses P185/75R14; LS, 4D Sedan, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4 uses P185/75R14.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Mercury Cougar?
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 Mercury Cougar?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.