P205/60R39

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P205/60R39 tire size features an overall diameter of 48.69 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches (205mm), and rotates 414 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 8+ vehicle models including Ford Thunderbird.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

48.69"

1236.7 mm

Section Width

205 mm

8.07" wide

Sidewall Height

4.84"

122.9 mm (60% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

414

Circumference: 152.95"

Rim Diameter

39"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.1" - 7.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P205/60R39 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/60R39
Overall Height:48.7"
Sidewall:4.8"
Revs/Mile:414
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 148.7" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

-39.3%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 36.4 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph12.1 mph-7.9 mph
30 mph18.2 mph-11.8 mph
45 mph27.3 mph-17.7 mph
60 mph36.4 mph-23.6 mph
75 mph45.6 mph-29.4 mph
90 mph54.7 mph-35.3 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:-9.56" lower ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P205/60R39 (8+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P205/60R39 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1980Ford ThunderbirdBase, 3.3L Eng VIN BView 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdBase, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOTView 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdBase, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4View 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdTown Landau, 3.3L Eng VIN BView 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdTown Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD AOTView 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdTown Landau, 4.2L Eng VIN D, Trans Mfr CD C4View 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdTown Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD AOTView 1980 Thunderbird ›
1980Ford ThunderbirdTown Landau, 5.0L Eng VIN F, Trans Mfr CD C4View 1980 Thunderbird ›