1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes P195/70R14 90S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes P195/65R15 89S; the RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/65R15 89S; the RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the Z24, Automatic takes P205/55R16 89H; the RS, Standard takes P195/65R15 89S; the Z24, Standard takes P205/55R16 89H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/70R14 90S
  • Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/70R14 90S
  • Base, 2D Coupe, Standard: P195/70R14 90S
  • Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/70R14 90S
  • Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/70R14 90S
  • Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: P195/70R14 90S
  • LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4: P195/65R15 89S
  • LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic: P195/65R15 89S
  • LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard: P195/65R15 89S
  • LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4: P195/65R15 89S
  • LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: P195/65R15 89S
  • RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/65R15 89S
  • RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/65R15 89S
  • Z24, Automatic: P205/55R16 89H
  • RS, Standard: P195/65R15 89S
  • Z24, Standard: P205/55R16 89H

Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/70R14 90SDoor Placard——

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Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4

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Base, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4

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AllP195/70R14 90SDoor Placard——

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Base, 4D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/70R14 90SDoor Placard——

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LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/65R15 89SDoor Placard——

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LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/65R15 89SDoor Placard——

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LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4

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LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/65R15 89SDoor Placard——

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RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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Z24, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/55R16 89HDoor Placard——

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RS, Standard

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PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
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Z24, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/55R16 89HDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier take?

It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses P195/70R14 90S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4 uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses P195/65R15 89S; RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/65R15 89S; RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/65R15 89S; Z24, Automatic uses P205/55R16 89H; RS, Standard uses P195/65R15 89S; Z24, Standard uses P205/55R16 89H.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?

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 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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