1997 Pontiac Firebird Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird tire size depends on trim: the Formula, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes P235/55R16 96T; the Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes P215/60R16 94T; the Base, 2D Convertible, Standard takes P215/60R16 94T; the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes P215/60R16 94T; the Base, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P215/60R16 94T; the Formula, 2D Convertible, Standard takes P235/55R16 96T; the Formula, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes P235/55R16 96T; the Formula, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P235/55R16 96T; the Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes P235/55R16 96T; the Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Standard takes P235/55R16 96T; the Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes P235/55R16 96T; the Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P235/55R16 96T, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Formula, 2D Convertible, Automatic: P235/55R16 96T
  • Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic: P215/60R16 94T
  • Base, 2D Convertible, Standard: P215/60R16 94T
  • Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic: P215/60R16 94T
  • Base, 2D Coupe, Standard: P215/60R16 94T
  • Formula, 2D Convertible, Standard: P235/55R16 96T
  • Formula, 2D Coupe, Automatic: P235/55R16 96T
  • Formula, 2D Coupe, Standard: P235/55R16 96T
  • Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Automatic: P235/55R16 96T
  • Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Standard: P235/55R16 96T
  • Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Automatic: P235/55R16 96T
  • Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Standard: P235/55R16 96T

Formula, 2D Convertible, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/60R16 94TDoor Placard——

Base, 2D Convertible, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/60R16 94TDoor Placard——

Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/60R16 94TDoor Placard——

Base, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP215/60R16 94TDoor Placard——

Formula, 2D Convertible, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Formula, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Formula, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R16 96TDoor Placard——
AllP245/50ZR16Door Placard——
AllP275/40ZR17Door Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Pontiac Firebird take?

It depends on the trim: Formula, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses P235/55R16 96T; Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses P215/60R16 94T; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard uses P215/60R16 94T; Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses P215/60R16 94T; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P215/60R16 94T; Formula, 2D Convertible, Standard uses P235/55R16 96T; Formula, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses P235/55R16 96T; Formula, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P235/55R16 96T; Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses P235/55R16 96T; Trans Am, 2D Convertible, Standard uses P235/55R16 96T; Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses P235/55R16 96T; Trans Am, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P235/55R16 96T.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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