1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Tire Size & Pressure
The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier tire size depends on trim: the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/70R14 90S; the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes P195/70R14 90S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T takes P195/65R15 89S; the RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 takes P195/65R15 89S; the RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 takes P195/65R15 89S; the Z24, Automatic takes P205/55R16 89H; the RS, Standard takes P195/65R15 89S; the Z24, Standard takes P205/55R16 89H, per the factory service manual.
Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
- Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/70R14 90S
- Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/70R14 90S
- Base, 2D Coupe, Standard: P195/70R14 90S
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/70R14 90S
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/70R14 90S
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: P195/70R14 90S
- LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4: P195/65R15 89S
- LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic: P195/65R15 89S
- LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard: P195/65R15 89S
- LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4: P195/65R15 89S
- LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T: P195/65R15 89S
- RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9: P195/65R15 89S
- RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4: P195/65R15 89S
- Z24, Automatic: P205/55R16 89H
- RS, Standard: P195/65R15 89S
- Z24, Standard: P205/55R16 89H
Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 2D Coupe, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
Base, 4D Sedan, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/70R14 90S | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
Z24, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P205/55R16 89H | Door Placard | — | — |
RS, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P195/65R15 89S | Door Placard | — | — |
Z24, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|
| All | P205/55R16 89H | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier take?
It depends on the trim: Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/70R14 90S; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses P195/70R14 90S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4 uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4 uses P195/65R15 89S; LS, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T uses P195/65R15 89S; RS, Automatic, 3T40/MD9 uses P195/65R15 89S; RS, Automatic, 4T40E/MN4 uses P195/65R15 89S; Z24, Automatic uses P205/55R16 89H; RS, Standard uses P195/65R15 89S; Z24, Standard uses P205/55R16 89H.
What is the tire pressure for a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?
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 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.
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