1988 Ford Thunderbird Tire Size & Pressure
The 1988 Ford Thunderbird tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2.3 T, Automatic takes P215/70R14; the Base, 2.3 T, Standard takes P215/70R14; the Base, 3.8 4 takes P215/70R14; the Base, 5.0 F takes P215/70HR14; the LX, 3.8 4 takes P215/70R14; the LX, 5.0 F takes P215/70R14, per the factory service manual.
- Base, 2.3 T, Automatic: P215/70R14
- Base, 2.3 T, Standard: P215/70R14
- Base, 3.8 4: P215/70R14
- Base, 5.0 F: P215/70HR14
- LX, 3.8 4: P215/70R14
- LX, 5.0 F: P215/70R14
Base, 2.3 T, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/60VR16 | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 2.3 T, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P225/60VR16 | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 3.8 4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 5.0 F
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70HR14 | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 3.8 4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, 5.0 F
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/70R14 | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1988 Ford Thunderbird take?
It depends on the trim: Base, 2.3 T, Automatic uses P215/70R14; Base, 2.3 T, Standard uses P215/70R14; Base, 3.8 4 uses P215/70R14; Base, 5.0 F uses P215/70HR14; LX, 3.8 4 uses P215/70R14; LX, 5.0 F uses P215/70R14.
What is the tire pressure for a 1988 Ford Thunderbird?
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 1988 Ford Thunderbird?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.