1985 Mercury Cougar Tire Size & Pressure

The 1985 Mercury Cougar tire size depends on trim: the Base, 3.8 3 takes P205/70R14; the Base, 5.0 F takes P205/70R14; the LS, 3.8 3 takes P205/70R14; the LS, 5.0 F takes P205/70R14; the XR7, Automatic takes P225/60VR15; the XR7, Standard takes P225/60VR15, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 3.8 3: P205/70R14
  • Base, 5.0 F: P205/70R14
  • LS, 3.8 3: P205/70R14
  • LS, 5.0 F: P205/70R14
  • XR7, Automatic: P225/60VR15
  • XR7, Standard: P225/60VR15

Base, 3.8 3

Tire Specifications

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

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Base, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

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

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LS, 3.8 3

Tire Specifications

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

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LS, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

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

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XR7, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/60VR15Door Placard——

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XR7, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/60VR15Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1985 Mercury Cougar take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 3.8 3 uses P205/70R14; Base, 5.0 F uses P205/70R14; LS, 3.8 3 uses P205/70R14; LS, 5.0 F uses P205/70R14; XR7, Automatic uses P225/60VR15; XR7, Standard uses P225/60VR15.

What is the tire pressure for a 1985 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 1985 Mercury Cougar?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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