1983 Ford Thunderbird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1983 Ford Thunderbird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.3 W takes P195/75R14; the Base, 3.8 3, AOD takes P195/75R14; the Base, 3.8 3, C5 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 F, Automatic takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 F, Standard takes P195/75R14; the Heritage, 3.8 3, AOD takes P195/75R14; the Heritage, 3.8 3, C5 takes P195/75R14; the Heritage, 5.0 F, Automatic takes P195/75R14; the Heritage, 5.0 F, Standard takes P195/75R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.3 W: P195/75R14
  • Base, 3.8 3, AOD: P195/75R14
  • Base, 3.8 3, C5: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 F, Automatic: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 F, Standard: P195/75R14
  • Heritage, 3.8 3, AOD: P195/75R14
  • Heritage, 3.8 3, C5: P195/75R14
  • Heritage, 5.0 F, Automatic: P195/75R14
  • Heritage, 5.0 F, Standard: P195/75R14

Base, 2.3 W

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70HR14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Base, 3.8 3, AOD

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 5.0 F, Automatic

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 5.0 F, Standard

Tire Specifications

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

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Heritage, 3.8 3, AOD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Heritage, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Heritage, 5.0 F, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Heritage, 5.0 F, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1983 Ford Thunderbird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.3 W uses P195/75R14; Base, 3.8 3, AOD uses P195/75R14; Base, 3.8 3, C5 uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 F, Automatic uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 F, Standard uses P195/75R14; Heritage, 3.8 3, AOD uses P195/75R14; Heritage, 3.8 3, C5 uses P195/75R14; Heritage, 5.0 F, Automatic uses P195/75R14; Heritage, 5.0 F, Standard uses P195/75R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1983 Ford Thunderbird?

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 Thunderbird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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