1985 Ford Tempo Tire Size & Pressure

The 1985 Ford Tempo tire size depends on trim: the GL, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 S takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 S takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic takes P185/70HR14; the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic takes P185/70HR14; the GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard takes P185/70HR14; the L, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P175/80R13; the L, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H takes P175/80R13; the L, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X takes P175/80R13; the L, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X takes P175/80R13, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 S: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 S: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic: P185/70HR14
  • GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic: P185/70HR14
  • GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard: P185/70HR14
  • L, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H: P175/80R13
  • L, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H: P175/80R13
  • L, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X: P175/80R13
  • L, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X: P175/80R13

GL, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 S

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 S

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70HR14Door Placard——

L, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/80R13Door Placard——

L, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/80R13Door Placard——

L, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/80R13Door Placard——

L, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP175/80R13Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1985 Ford Tempo take?

It depends on the trim: GL, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P185/70HR14; GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 S uses P185/70HR14; GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic uses P185/70HR14; GL, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard uses P185/70HR14; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P185/70HR14; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 S uses P185/70HR14; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic uses P185/70HR14; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Automatic uses P185/70HR14; GLX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X, Standard uses P185/70HR14; L, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P175/80R13; L, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H uses P175/80R13; L, 2D Sedan, 2.3 X uses P175/80R13; L, 4D Sedan, 2.3 X uses P175/80R13.

What is the tire pressure for a 1985 Ford Tempo?

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 1985 Ford Tempo?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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