1996 Chevrolet Corvette Tire Size & Pressure

The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 takes P255/45ZR17; the Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P takes P255/45ZR17; the Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5 takes P255/45ZR17; the Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P takes P255/45ZR17; the Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 takes P275/40ZR17; the Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P takes P275/40ZR17; the Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5 takes P275/40ZR17; the Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P takes P275/40ZR17; the Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 takes P275/40ZR17; the Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P takes P275/40ZR17; the Grand Sport, 2D Coupe takes P275/40ZR17, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5: P255/45ZR17
  • Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P: P255/45ZR17
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5: P255/45ZR17
  • Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P: P255/45ZR17
  • Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5: P275/40ZR17
  • Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P: P275/40ZR17
  • Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5: P275/40ZR17
  • Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P: P275/40ZR17
  • Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5: P275/40ZR17
  • Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P: P275/40ZR17
  • Grand Sport, 2D Coupe: P275/40ZR17

Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/45ZR17Door Placard——
AllP285/40ZR17Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/45ZR17Door Placard——
AllP285/40ZR17Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/45ZR17Door Placard——
AllP285/40ZR17Door Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP255/45ZR17Door Placard——
AllP285/40ZR17Door Placard——

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Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Grand Sport, 2D Coupe

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——
AllP315/35ZR17Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 uses P255/45ZR17; Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P uses P255/45ZR17; Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5 uses P255/45ZR17; Base, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P uses P255/45ZR17; Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 uses P275/40ZR17; Collector Edition, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P uses P275/40ZR17; Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 5 uses P275/40ZR17; Collector Edition, 2D Coupe, 5.7 P uses P275/40ZR17; Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 5 uses P275/40ZR17; Grand Sport, 2D Convertible, 5.7 P uses P275/40ZR17; Grand Sport, 2D Coupe uses P275/40ZR17.

What is the tire pressure for a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette?

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 1996 Chevrolet Corvette?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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