1982 Pontiac Firebird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1982 Pontiac Firebird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.5L Eng VIN 2 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0L Eng VIN H takes P195/75R14; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Standard Trans takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans takes P205/70R14; the SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans takes P205/70R14; the SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN 7 takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H takes P205/70R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.5L Eng VIN 2: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0L Eng VIN H: P195/75R14
  • SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Automatic Trans: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Standard Trans: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans: P205/70R14
  • SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans: P205/70R14
  • SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN 7: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H: P205/70R14

Base, 2.5L Eng VIN 2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0L Eng VIN H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN 7

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——
AllP215/65R15Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1982 Pontiac Firebird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.5L Eng VIN 2 uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0L Eng VIN H uses P195/75R14; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.5L Eng VIN 2, Standard Trans uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.8L Eng VIN 1, Standard Trans uses P205/70R14; SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans uses P205/70R14; SE, 5.0L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN 7 uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0L Eng VIN H uses P205/70R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1982 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 1982 Pontiac Firebird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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