1986 Ford Thunderbird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1986 Ford Thunderbird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.3 W, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the Base, 2.3 W, Standard takes P205/70R14; the Base, 3.8 3, AOD takes P205/70R14; the Base, 3.8 3, C5 takes P205/70R14; the Base, 5.0 F takes P205/70R14; the Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, AOD takes P205/70R14; the Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, C5 takes P205/70R14; the Elan Coupe, 5.0 F takes P205/70R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.3 W, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • Base, 2.3 W, Standard: P205/70R14
  • Base, 3.8 3, AOD: P205/70R14
  • Base, 3.8 3, C5: P205/70R14
  • Base, 5.0 F: P205/70R14
  • Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, AOD: P205/70R14
  • Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, C5: P205/70R14
  • Elan Coupe, 5.0 F: P205/70R14

Base, 2.3 W, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP225/60VR15Door Placard——

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Base, 2.3 W, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP225/60VR15Door Placard——

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Base, 3.8 3, AOD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Base, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, AOD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Elan Coupe, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1986 Ford Thunderbird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.3 W, Automatic uses P205/70R14; Base, 2.3 W, Standard uses P205/70R14; Base, 3.8 3, AOD uses P205/70R14; Base, 3.8 3, C5 uses P205/70R14; Base, 5.0 F uses P205/70R14; Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, AOD uses P205/70R14; Elan Coupe, 3.8 3, C5 uses P205/70R14; Elan Coupe, 5.0 F uses P205/70R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1986 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 1986 Ford Thunderbird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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