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.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 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

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

GS, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

GS, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

LS, 3.8 3, AOD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

LS, 3.8 3, C5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

LS, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/70R14Door Placard

XR7, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/60VR15Door Placard

XR7, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/60VR15Door 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.

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