1983 Ford Ranger Tire Size & Pressure

The 1983 Ford Ranger tire size depends on trim: the 2.0 C takes P185/75R14; the 2.3 A, 4WD takes P195/75R15; the 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C3 takes P185/75R14; the 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C5 takes P185/75R14; the 2.3 A, RWD, Standard takes P185/75R14; the 2.8 S, 4WD, Automatic takes P195/75R15; the 2.8 S, 4WD, Standard takes P195/75R15; the 2.8 S, RWD, Automatic takes P185/75R14; the 2.8 S, RWD, Standard takes P185/75R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 2.0 C: P185/75R14
  • 2.3 A, 4WD: P195/75R15
  • 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C3: P185/75R14
  • 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C5: P185/75R14
  • 2.3 A, RWD, Standard: P185/75R14
  • 2.8 S, 4WD, Automatic: P195/75R15
  • 2.8 S, 4WD, Standard: P195/75R15
  • 2.8 S, RWD, Automatic: P185/75R14
  • 2.8 S, RWD, Standard: P185/75R14

2.0 C

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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2.3 A, 4WD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R15Door Placard——

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2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C3

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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2.3 A, RWD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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2.8 S, 4WD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R15Door Placard——

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2.8 S, 4WD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R15Door Placard——

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2.8 S, RWD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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2.8 S, RWD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/75R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/75R14 XLDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1983 Ford Ranger take?

It depends on the trim: 2.0 C uses P185/75R14; 2.3 A, 4WD uses P195/75R15; 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C3 uses P185/75R14; 2.3 A, RWD, Automatic, C5 uses P185/75R14; 2.3 A, RWD, Standard uses P185/75R14; 2.8 S, 4WD, Automatic uses P195/75R15; 2.8 S, 4WD, Standard uses P195/75R15; 2.8 S, RWD, Automatic uses P185/75R14; 2.8 S, RWD, Standard uses P185/75R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1983 Ford Ranger?

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 1983 Ford Ranger?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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