1997 Ford Contour Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Ford Contour tire size depends on trim: the Base, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the Base, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the GL, 2.0 3, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the GL, 2.0 3, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the GL, 2.0 Z takes P185/70R14 87S; the GL, 2.5 L, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the GL, 2.5 L, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the LX, 2.0 3, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the LX, 2.0 3, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the LX, 2.5 L, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the LX, 2.5 L, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the SE, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the SE, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • Base, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • GL, 2.0 3, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • GL, 2.0 3, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • GL, 2.0 Z: P185/70R14 87S
  • GL, 2.5 L, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • GL, 2.5 L, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • LX, 2.0 3, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • LX, 2.0 3, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • LX, 2.5 L, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • LX, 2.5 L, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • SE, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • SE, Standard: P185/70R14 87S

Base, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Base, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 3, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 3, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

GL, 2.0 Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

GL, 2.5 L, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

GL, 2.5 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

LX, 2.0 3, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

LX, 2.0 3, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

LX, 2.5 L, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

LX, 2.5 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

SE, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard
AllP205/60R15 90SDoor Placard

SE, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard
AllP205/60R15 90SDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Ford Contour take?

It depends on the trim: Base, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; Base, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; GL, 2.0 3, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; GL, 2.0 3, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; GL, 2.0 Z uses P185/70R14 87S; GL, 2.5 L, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; GL, 2.5 L, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; LX, 2.0 3, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; LX, 2.0 3, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; LX, 2.5 L, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; LX, 2.5 L, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; SE, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; SE, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 Ford Contour?

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 Ford Contour?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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