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.
- 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
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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Base, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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GL, 2.0 3, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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GL, 2.0 3, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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GL, 2.0 Z
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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GL, 2.5 L, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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GL, 2.5 L, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, 2.0 3, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, 2.0 3, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, 2.5 L, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, 2.5 L, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
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SE, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/60R15 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
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SE, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/70R14 87S | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P205/60R15 90S | Door 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.