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1983 Ford Mustang tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x108 on every 1983 trim.

Tires for the 1983 Ford Mustang

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/75R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/75R14
  2. 205/70R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 3
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  3. 195/75R14 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/75R14

Also listed: 205/75R14 225/60R15 205/65R15 225/55R16

Best tires for the 1983 Ford Mustang

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Trims sold in 1983
4
Generation
III
Best tires for the 1983 Ford Mustang

4 trims sold in 1983

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Ford Mustang III

1983–1986 4 trims
Mustang 2.3 89 hp · 2.3L I4 185/75SR14 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1983–1986
Power
89 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 185/75R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET28.4 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
195/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/70HR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/65HR15Rim 15x6 ET25 4x108–
225/60HR15Rim 15x7 ET22.4 4x108–
Mustang 2.3T 156 hp · 2.3L I4 205/70HR14 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1983–1986
Power
156 hp
Engine
2.3L I4, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 205/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET28.4 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/70HR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
195/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/65HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET25 4x108–
225/60HR15Rim 15x7 ET22.4 4x108–
225/55VR16Rim 16x7 ET20 4x108–
Mustang 3.8 119 hp · 3.8L V6 185/75SR14 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1983–1986
Power
119 hp
Engine
3.8L V6, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 185/75R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET28.4 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
195/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/70HR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/65HR15Rim 15x6.5 ET25 4x108–
225/60HR15Rim 15x7 ET22.4 4x108–
Mustang 5.0 174 hp · 5.0L V8 185/75SR14 6 fitments
Generation
Facelift · 1983–1986
Power
174 hp
Engine
5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore
63.4 mm
Bolt pattern
4x108
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 185/75R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET28.4 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
195/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/70HR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
205/75SR14Rim 14x5.5 ET28.4 4x108–
225/60HR15Rim 15x7 ET22.4 4x108–
225/55VR16Rim 16x7 ET20 4x108–
What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1983
4
Generation
III
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