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
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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—
Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
Position
Tire Size
Pressure
Load Index
Speed Rating
All
P185/80R13
Door Placard
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Base, 4D Hatchback, 2.8L Eng VIN X, Standard Trans
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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.