1983 Pontiac Firebird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1983 Pontiac Firebird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.5 2, Automatic takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.5 2, Standard, M08 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8 1, Standard takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 200C/MV9 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Standard takes P195/75R14; the SE, 2.5 2, Standard, M08 takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.5 2, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5 takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 200C/MV9 takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes P205/70R14; the SE, 2.8 L, Standard takes P205/70R14; the SE, 5.0 H, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the SE, 5.0 H, Standard takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 S, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 S, Standard takes P205/70R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.5 2, Automatic: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.5 2, Standard, M08: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8 1, Standard: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 200C/MV9: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Standard: P195/75R14
  • SE, 2.5 2, Standard, M08: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.5 2, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 200C/MV9: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: P205/70R14
  • SE, 2.8 L, Standard: P205/70R14
  • SE, 5.0 H, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • SE, 5.0 H, Standard: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 S, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 S, Standard: P205/70R14

Base, 2.5 2, Automatic

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, 2.5 2, Standard, M08

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, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5

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, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 700R4/MD8

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 2.8 1, Standard

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 200C/MV9

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, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8

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, 5.0 H, Standard

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, 2.5 2, Standard, M08

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 2.5 2, Automatic

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 200C/MV9

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 700R4/MD8

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 2.8 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 5.0 H, Automatic

Tire Specifications

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

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SE, 5.0 H, Standard

Tire Specifications

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

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Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic

Tire Specifications

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

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Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard

Tire Specifications

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

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Trans Am, 5.0 S, Automatic

Tire Specifications

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

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Trans Am, 5.0 S, Standard

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 1983 Pontiac Firebird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.5 2, Automatic uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.5 2, Standard, M08 uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5 uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8 1, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8 1, Standard uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 200C/MV9 uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Standard uses P195/75R14; SE, 2.5 2, Standard, M08 uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.5 2, Automatic uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.5 2, Standard, MK5 uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 200C/MV9 uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.8 L, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses P205/70R14; SE, 2.8 L, Standard uses P205/70R14; SE, 5.0 H, Automatic uses P205/70R14; SE, 5.0 H, Standard uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 S, Automatic uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 S, Standard uses P205/70R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1983 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 1983 Pontiac Firebird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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