1987 Pontiac Firebird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1987 Pontiac Firebird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.8 S, Automatic takes P195/75R14; the Base, 2.8 S, Standard takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Automatic takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Standard, M39 takes P195/75R14; the Base, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4 takes P195/75R14; the Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F takes P235/60VR15; the Trans Am GTA, 5.7 8 takes P235/60VR15; the Trans Am, 5.0 F takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, M39 takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4 takes P205/70R14; the Trans Am, 5.7 8 takes P205/70R14, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2.8 S, Automatic: P195/75R14
  • Base, 2.8 S, Standard: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Automatic: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Standard, M39: P195/75R14
  • Base, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4: P195/75R14
  • Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F: P235/60VR15
  • Trans Am GTA, 5.7 8: P235/60VR15
  • Trans Am, 5.0 F: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, M39: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4: P205/70R14
  • Trans Am, 5.7 8: P205/70R14

Base, 2.8 S, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 2.8 S, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0 H, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0 H, Standard, M39

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Base, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP195/75R14Door Placard——

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Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——

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Trans Am GTA, 5.7 8

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0 F

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, M39

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Trans Am, 5.7 8

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP245/50VR16Door Placard——
AllP235/60VR15Door Placard——
AllP205/70R14Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1987 Pontiac Firebird take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2.8 S, Automatic uses P195/75R14; Base, 2.8 S, Standard uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Automatic uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Standard, M39 uses P195/75R14; Base, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4 uses P195/75R14; Trans Am GTA, 5.0 F uses P235/60VR15; Trans Am GTA, 5.7 8 uses P235/60VR15; Trans Am, 5.0 F uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, M39 uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 H, Automatic uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.0 H, Standard, MC4 uses P205/70R14; Trans Am, 5.7 8 uses P205/70R14.

What is the tire pressure for a 1987 Pontiac Firebird?

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 1987 Pontiac Firebird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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