1983 Mercury Cougar Tire Size & Pressure

The 1983 Mercury Cougar tire size depends on trim: the Base, 3.8 3 takes P195/75R14; the LS, 5.0 F takes P195/75R14; the LS, 3.8 3 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 F takes P195/75R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 3.8 3: P195/75R14
  • LS, 5.0 F: P195/75R14
  • LS, 3.8 3: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 F: P195/75R14

Base, 3.8 3

Tire Specifications

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

LS, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard

LS, 3.8 3

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard

Base, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1983 Mercury Cougar take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 3.8 3 uses P195/75R14; LS, 5.0 F uses P195/75R14; LS, 3.8 3 uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 F uses P195/75R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1983 Mercury Cougar?

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 Mercury Cougar?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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