1996 Ford Contour Tire Size & Pressure

The 1996 Ford Contour tire size depends on trim: the GL, 2.0 3, Standard takes 185/70R14; the GL, 2.0 3, Automatic takes 185/70R14; the GL, 2.0 Z takes 185/70R14; the GL, 2.5 L, Automatic takes 195/65R14; the GL, 2.5 L, Standard takes 195/65R14; the LX, 2.0 3, Automatic takes 185/70R14; the LX, 2.0 3, Standard takes 185/70R14; the LX, 2.5 L, Automatic takes 195/65R14; the LX, 2.5 L, Standard takes 195/65R14; the SE, Automatic takes 205/60R15; the SE, Standard takes 205/60R15; the Sport, 2.0 3, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the Sport, 2.0 3, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the Sport, 2.0 Z, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the Sport, 2.0 Z, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S; the Sport, 2.5 L, Automatic takes P185/70R14 87S; the Sport, 2.5 L, Standard takes P185/70R14 87S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • GL, 2.0 3, Standard: 185/70R14
  • GL, 2.0 3, Automatic: 185/70R14
  • GL, 2.0 Z: 185/70R14
  • GL, 2.5 L, Automatic: 195/65R14
  • GL, 2.5 L, Standard: 195/65R14
  • LX, 2.0 3, Automatic: 185/70R14
  • LX, 2.0 3, Standard: 185/70R14
  • LX, 2.5 L, Automatic: 195/65R14
  • LX, 2.5 L, Standard: 195/65R14
  • SE, Automatic: 205/60R15
  • SE, Standard: 205/60R15
  • Sport, 2.0 3, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • Sport, 2.0 3, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • Sport, 2.0 Z, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • Sport, 2.0 Z, Standard: P185/70R14 87S
  • Sport, 2.5 L, Automatic: P185/70R14 87S
  • Sport, 2.5 L, Standard: P185/70R14 87S

GL, 2.0 3, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70R14Door Placard

GL, 2.0 3, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70R14Door Placard

GL, 2.0 Z

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70R14Door Placard

GL, 2.5 L, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R14Door Placard

GL, 2.5 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R14Door Placard

LX, 2.0 3, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70R14Door Placard

LX, 2.0 3, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All185/70R14Door Placard

LX, 2.5 L, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R14Door Placard

LX, 2.5 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All195/65R14Door Placard

SE, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/60R15Door Placard

SE, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/60R15Door Placard

Sport, 2.0 3, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Sport, 2.0 3, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Sport, 2.0 Z, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Sport, 2.0 Z, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Sport, 2.5 L, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

Sport, 2.5 L, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP185/70R14 87SDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1996 Ford Contour take?

It depends on the trim: GL, 2.0 3, Standard uses 185/70R14; GL, 2.0 3, Automatic uses 185/70R14; GL, 2.0 Z uses 185/70R14; GL, 2.5 L, Automatic uses 195/65R14; GL, 2.5 L, Standard uses 195/65R14; LX, 2.0 3, Automatic uses 185/70R14; LX, 2.0 3, Standard uses 185/70R14; LX, 2.5 L, Automatic uses 195/65R14; LX, 2.5 L, Standard uses 195/65R14; SE, Automatic uses 205/60R15; SE, Standard uses 205/60R15; Sport, 2.0 3, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; Sport, 2.0 3, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; Sport, 2.0 Z, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; Sport, 2.0 Z, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S; Sport, 2.5 L, Automatic uses P185/70R14 87S; Sport, 2.5 L, Standard uses P185/70R14 87S.

What is the tire pressure for a 1996 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 1996 Ford Contour?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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