1981 Pontiac Firebird Tire Size & Pressure
The 1981 Pontiac Firebird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M63 takes P205/75R15; the Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M64 takes P205/75R15; the Base, 4.3L Eng VIN S takes P205/75R15; the Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P205/75R15; the Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P205/75R15; the Esprit takes P205/75R15; the Formula, 4.3L Eng VIN S takes P225/70R15; the Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P225/70R15; the Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 takes P225/70R15; the Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P225/70R15; the Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P225/70R15; the Formula, 5.0L Eng VIN H takes P225/70R15; the Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P225/70R15; the Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 takes P225/70R15; the Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 takes P225/70R15; the Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 takes P225/70R15; the Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H takes P225/70R15, per the factory service manual.
- Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M63: P205/75R15
- Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M64: P205/75R15
- Base, 4.3L Eng VIN S: P205/75R15
- Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P205/75R15
- Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P205/75R15
- Esprit: P205/75R15
- Formula, 4.3L Eng VIN S: P225/70R15
- Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P225/70R15
- Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33: P225/70R15
- Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P225/70R15
- Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P225/70R15
- Formula, 5.0L Eng VIN H: P225/70R15
- Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P225/70R15
- Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33: P225/70R15
- Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9: P225/70R15
- Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2: P225/70R15
- Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H: P225/70R15
Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M63
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M64
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4.3L Eng VIN S
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Esprit
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/75R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 4.3L Eng VIN S
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Formula, 5.0L Eng VIN H
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/70R15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1981 Pontiac Firebird take?
It depends on the trim: Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M63 uses P205/75R15; Base, 3.8L Eng VIN A, Trans Mfr CD M64 uses P205/75R15; Base, 4.3L Eng VIN S uses P205/75R15; Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P205/75R15; Base, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P205/75R15; Esprit uses P205/75R15; Formula, 4.3L Eng VIN S uses P225/70R15; Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P225/70R15; Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 uses P225/70R15; Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P225/70R15; Formula, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P225/70R15; Formula, 5.0L Eng VIN H uses P225/70R15; Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P225/70R15; Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN T, Trans Mfr CD CBC350/M33 uses P225/70R15; Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 200C/MV9 uses P225/70R15; Trans Am, 4.9L Eng VIN W, Trans Mfr CD 350C/MX2 uses P225/70R15; Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H uses P225/70R15.
What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Pontiac Firebird?
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 Pontiac Firebird?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.