1981 Pontiac Phoenix Tire Size & Pressure

The 1981 Pontiac Phoenix tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P185/80R13; the Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P185/80R13; the LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R13; the LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans takes P205/70R13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P185/80R13
  • Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P185/80R13
  • LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans: P205/70R13
  • LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans: P205/70R13

Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/80R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R13Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1981 Pontiac Phoenix take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P185/80R13; Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P185/80R13; LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R13; LJ, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans uses P205/70R13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1981 Pontiac Phoenix?

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 Phoenix?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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