1986 Mercury Cougar Tire Size & Pressure
The 1986 Mercury Cougar tire size depends on trim: the GS, 3.8 3, AOD takes P215/70R14; the GS, 3.8 3, C5 takes P215/70R14; the GS, 5.0 F takes P215/70R14; the LS, 3.8 3, AOD takes P215/70R14; the LS, 3.8 3, C5 takes P215/70R14; the LS, 5.0 F takes P215/70R14; the XR7, Automatic takes P225/60VR15; the XR7, Standard takes P225/60VR15, per the factory service manual.
- GS, 3.8 3, AOD: P215/70R14
- GS, 3.8 3, C5: P215/70R14
- GS, 5.0 F: P215/70R14
- LS, 3.8 3, AOD: P215/70R14
- LS, 3.8 3, C5: P215/70R14
- LS, 5.0 F: P215/70R14
- XR7, Automatic: P225/60VR15
- XR7, Standard: P225/60VR15
GS, 3.8 3, AOD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
GS, 3.8 3, C5
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
GS, 5.0 F
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 3.8 3, AOD
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 3.8 3, C5
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 5.0 F
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
XR7, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/60VR15 | Door Placard | — | — |
XR7, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P225/60VR15 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1986 Mercury Cougar take?
It depends on the trim: GS, 3.8 3, AOD uses P215/70R14; GS, 3.8 3, C5 uses P215/70R14; GS, 5.0 F uses P215/70R14; LS, 3.8 3, AOD uses P215/70R14; LS, 3.8 3, C5 uses P215/70R14; LS, 5.0 F uses P215/70R14; XR7, Automatic uses P225/60VR15; XR7, Standard uses P225/60VR15.
What is the tire pressure for a 1986 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 1986 Mercury Cougar?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.